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The Strange Case of
Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
By Joe Edkin and Stan Barber
Adapted from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson
Directed by Joe Edkin
May 11, 12, 18, and 19, 2007 at 8pm
May 12, 2007 at 2pm
The Park Church

Based on the world-famous horror novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, this gothic melodrama tells the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, an obsessed doctor who creates "...two elixirs. One brings out the evil side of the human brain and the other, an antidote which sends it back so that all inclination toward violence is completely submerged." He longs to create a a world without violence; a world without crime. But, when no reputable hospital will allow him to test his elixers on humans, Dr. Jekyll feels he has no choice but to use himself as his test subject, unleashing the violent and evil Mr. Hyde on the streets of London.

This interpretation of Stevenson's classic story remains true to the source material while exploring new twists to speak to a modern audience. The script is by local author Joe Edkin (who will also be directing the production) and Stan Barber (who directed the world premiere in 1997 at the Pax Amicus Theatre in Budd Lake, NJ).

Parents are cautioned that this production is not suitable for young children.

CAST (in order of appearance)
Mike Lavarnway	as	Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde
David A. Scott	...	Oliver
Amy Lange	...	Annie Miller
Mike Carson	...	Mr. Poole
Ellen Boyd	...	Miss Frieda
Barb Griswold	...	Lady Lena Place
Graham Howard	...	John Utterson
Jim Wellington	...	Inspector Carlton
Debbie Troia	...	Sarah Lanyon
John Olcott	...	Father Daniel
Jerry Holleran	...	Dr. Hastie Lanyon
Christine Gill	...	Emily
Steven Hovis	...	Peter
CREW
Director	...	Joe Edkin
Producer	...	Marty King
Stage Managers	...	Roy Reed Cindy Clark
Set	...	Marty King
Sound Design	...	Bart Curtiss
Props	...	Judy & Doug Born
Costumes	...	Debbie Troia
Photography, Publicity, and Program Book	...	ELT Marketing Committee