Jekyll & Hyde at Western Reserve Playhouse
Dates: (8/11/2023 - 8/26/2023 )
Western Reserve Playhouse |
The Western Reserve Playhouse
3326 Everett Road
Bath,OH 44286
Phone: 3306207314
"Jekyll & Hyde" is a captivating musical drama based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." The musical, with book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and music by Frank Wildhorn, first premiered in 1990. It explores themes of duality, identity, and the nature of evil, offering a rich tapestry for audiences to interpret. The story's possible symbolism, such as the struggle between reason and desire or the societal repression of the Victorian era, adds depth to the narrative.
"Jekyll & Hyde" is a thrilling exploration of the battle between good and evil within one man. Audiences can expect a riveting journey as Dr. Jekyll, a dedicated scientist, seeks to separate man's good and evil natures, only to create Mr. Hyde, his malevolent alter ego. As Jekyll loses control over Hyde, the line between right and wrong blurs, leading to a gripping and tragic climax.
Our amazing cast includes a few returnees, but mostly brand new actors to the WRP stage! Mason Stewart leads the show as Jekyll/Hyde, Jennie Nasser as the love interest Emma, Braelin Andrzejewski returns to the stage as Lucy, and Robert Kowalewski returns as the narrator Utterson. Also involved are returnees and newcomers alike; Dennis Runkle, Jacob Lang, Justin Andrews, Jonathon Clarke, Jessica Pringle, TJ Hayes, Michael Rajko, Kelly Schikowski, Tomas W. Greene, Nathan Zadzilka, Claire Oliver, Caitlin Krauss, Sarah McVaney, Belle Issa, Christina Katsaras, Rebecca Riffle, Jessica Edwards, and John Rohr. We are excited to work with all of them!
“Jekyll & Hyde - The Musical” by Leslie Bricusse and Frank Wildhorn. Shows run from August 11 to August 26, 2023. Tickets are $25. Tickets can be purchased online at https://thewrp.org/jekyll/ or at the door.
Jekyll & Hyde - The Musical
Conceived for the stage by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn
Runs: August 11-26, 2023 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 2PM)
Where: The Western Reserve Playhouse
3326 Everett Road
Bath, Ohio 44286
Tickets: $25.00 - Can be purchased online at https://thewrp.org/jekyll/ or at the door
Rating: PG13
Show Sponsored by The Akron Community Fund, PEGS Foundation & Darwin Steele & Jessie Obert
Cast and Creative team for Jekyll & Hyde at Western Reserve Playhouse
Cast
Calvin Zanetti
Anthony
Calvin Zanetti (he/him)(Anthony): based in Mineola, New York and received his AA in Acting at Nassau Community College. Made his Off Broadway debut as Peter Pan in the world premiere of Pandemonium: A Sequel to Peter Pan and Jimmy in Frankinatra. Other notable works include Buddy Layman (The Diviners), Buddy the Elf (Elf The Musical), Aaron Shultz (Legally Blonde), Chip Tolentino (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Jason Dean (Heathers The Musical), Orin Dennis (Children of a Lesser God), Amos Hart (Chicago), Jekyll/Hyde (Jekyll and Hyde The Musical), Alan Dangle (One Man, Two Guvnors), Aaron (First Date), Ensemble (Sweet Charity, Cinderella, Hello, Dolly!, Mean Girls), Pitman/Fleet (Titanic The Musical), Caldwell B. Cladwell (Urinetown), Dennis (All Shook Up), Shrek (Shrek The Musical), Otis (Suite Surrender).
JK Larkin
Milo
JK is absolutely thrilled to be working alongside such a wonderful group of new and familiar faces alike! Recent credits include Something Rotten! (Herrick’s Players), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown! (Royal Star Theatre), Romeo & Juliet (Richmond Hill Park Players)
Justin Cimmino
Scott
Justin Cimmino (Scott) is ecstatic to be back on stage in this thrilling production. Justin has been in a wide variety of productions over the past 17 years. Some favorite credits include, The Wild Party (Oscar), Beauty and the Beast (Lefou), Phantom (Young Erik), Ascension Day (Randy), Wizard of Oz (Nikko), Mary Poppins (Neleus Swing), A Christmas Carol (Featured Dancer) and many more.
Jeff Pangburn
Ray
Regional Credits: Nice Work If You Can Get It (Chief Berry), Bullets Over Broadway (Long Island Premiere, Warner Purcell), Curtains (Oscar Shapiro), Ragtime (Henry Ford), Memphis (Mr. Simmons), A New Brain (The Minister), Falsettos (Mendel), Little Shop of Horrors (Mushnik), Hairspray (Wilbur Turnblad), Company (David), Into the Woods (Narrator/Mysterious Man), The Secret Garden (Albert Lennox).
GIUSEPPE BARSALLO
Lee
Sonder, is really something special, and I feel that my fellow cast members and myself have had chills ever since reading the script for the first time. I definitely had to be a part of it as I really do believe this show needs to be seen by a wider audience, I hope you all can come out and see this magnificent production.
Hayden Walsh
Nick
Hayden Walsh joins our cast in the role of Nick.
Jordan Alexander
Steve
Creative Team
Joe Marshall
Playwright/Director
Joe is a proud member of the New York Dramatist Guild. After studying at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, Joe obtained his F.C.C. License in broadcast communication from the Arizona Technical Institute. Joe founded the Alternative Theatre Company while living in Phoenix, where he was also the Director of Children's Programming at Theatre Works, winning five People's Choice awards.
Joe's Off-Broadway plays include THE GAYEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!, A NIGHT IN VEGAS, A WANING GIBBOUS MOON! and DIRTY SECRETS. A Night in Vegas received multiple AriZoni awards for Best Original Script, Best Overall Production, and Best Director. Throughout his theatre career, Joe has directed and choreographed more than thirty award-winning productions in Arizona, California, New York City, and Long Island.
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