Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Jeffrey Hatcher (adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson)
Opening Date:
February 15, 2019
Closing Date:
March 9, 2019
Jeffrey Hatcher reimagines Stevenson’s Victorian thriller with one Dr. Jekyll and five performers embodying the destructive Edward Hyde, revealing the many faces of a divided self.
Cast & Crew
Dr. Henry Jekyll — Rick Lockett
Elizabeth Jelkes — Christine Lanning
Mr. Utterson / Edward Hyde / Other Roles — Albert Bostick
Doctor / Investigator / Edward Hyde / Other Roles — Rob May
Scottish Doctor / Edward Hyde / Other Roles — David Burkhart
Poole / Prostitute / Edward Hyde / Other Roles — Kaylan Ferrell
Young Girl / Surgical Student / Edward Hyde / Other Roles — Ford Filson
CREW
Director / Costume Designer — Rhonda Clark
Stage Manager — Laurie Blankenship
Set Design and Execution — Ben Hall
Lighting Designer — Jay C. Schardt
Production Notes
Production History
Presented during CST’s 35th-anniversary season at its 800 W. Main theatre. Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella was directed by Rhonda Clark, who also designed costumes.
Production Details
The seven-person cast featured five performers sharing Edward Hyde, appearing individually and together to embody different aspects of the character while also portraying supporting roles.
Content Advisory
Rated PG-13.
Educational Outreach
CST offered 10 a.m. matinees for area high-school students on February 22 and March 8, 2019, accompanied by school workshops.
CST Connections
Rhonda Clark previously directed Hatcher’s Compleat Female Stage Beauty. David Burkhart’s earlier CST roles included Dad in Distracted and Charles Babbage in Ada and the Engine.
Lobby Gallery
Artwork by cast members Albert Bostick and David Burkhart was exhibited during the run.
Press Coverage
“Review: ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ Is Wonderful Rare Treat” — The Oklahoman, February 20, 2019
Production feature — The Oklahoman, February 16, 2019
Cast Sponsors
Henry and Carol Asin.
Ticket Sponsor
John Schenberg.
Season Sponsors
Ed and Janet Bucknell; Mel and Cindy Ables.
Institutional Support
Oklahoma Arts Council; National Endowment for the Arts; Allied Arts.
Licensing
Currently licensed through Concord Theatricals.