Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The

Full-Lengths

By: Doug Goheen
Cast: 6 M, 4 F, 1 flexible (With doubling: 5 M, 3 F) (Ensemble actors: 3 M, 3 F)
Performance Time: Approximately 60-75 minutes, 64 pgs.

CLASSIC HORROR/MYSTERY. Adapted from the novella by Robert Louis Stevenson. The respectable Dr. Henry Jekyll creates a serum that transforms him into the sinister, depraved Mr. Hyde, who sets about committing a series of heinous crimes. As time goes on, Dr. Jekyll begins to spontaneously transform into Mr. Hyde against his will and finds that he needs to drink more of his serum in order to keep Mr. Hyde at bay. Then when an ingredient for the serum runs low and new batches fail to work, Dr. Jekyll realizes to his horror that he will soon become Mr. Hyde…permanently. This smart adaptation is true to Stevenson’s original story and will captivate audiences with its stunning, innovative staging.

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Doug Goheen has published several plays for children and adults and has taught English and theatre for more than 35 years. Mr. Goheen and his wife, Diane, live in Topeka, KS. They have two sons, Jacob and Nathan.