Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Note
Also available: DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE (2 ACTOR VERSION)This title may also be purchased in the following bundle at 20% off the regular price: 19TH CENTURY BRITISH NOVELS
Description
Based on the classic novella, this darkly comic adaptation takes you to the dismal streets of London in the 1860s, where societal pressures silence a gentle doctor’s questions about the nature of morality. As the pressure intensifies, Dr Jekyll takes matters into his own hands. However, things take an eerie turn when his experiment takes on a life of its own. Will his efforts save the world, or will they destroy all that he holds dear? After all, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Production Info
Full Length Dark Comedy (about 80 minutes)
Minimal Set Requirements
Period Costumes
Press Quotes
“The battle of good vs. evil has rarely been so entertaining.” —John Staton, Star News
“As a piece of theatre, it is fascinating, invigorating and challenging to the deepest parts of our very sense of self.” —Gwenyfar Rohler, Encore Magazine
“This is my favorite kind of theater — physical, inventive, ingenious and funny. Burt Grinstead and Anna Stromberg’s comedic adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is theatrical catnip — you just can’t get enough of it.” —Jacquelyn Claire, StageBiz.com
“If you are a fan of the book (you know which book I mean) then this is the comedy you’ve been waiting for. Two madcap theater artists have come up with an 80-minute retelling of the horrors unleashed by imprudent, self-indulgent science that leads to murderous, anti-social schizophrenia. All done with wit and style that had me laughing from the opening minutes to the very end.” —Larry Littany Litt, NYTheatre-Wire.com
“As playwrights, they have also infused the story with contemporary relevance: heightening the social commentary and playing up the frustrations associated with Victorian era repression by providing Jekyll with a feminist love interest. It all works to tell a tale that is at once familiar and completely fresh.” —Cathy Hammer, TheUnforgettableLine.com
Author
Burt GrinsteadBurt Grinstead is an actor, writer, producer, and director. As an actor, he has appeared on television in numerous network, cable and internet programs, starred in many films, and continues to make appearances on stages around the world. As a director, producer, and writer, Grinstead has teamed up with the talented Anna Stromberg to create Blanket Fort Entertainment, a multi-media production company focused of developing fast-paced, fun, and compelling work. Check out BurtGrinstead.com for more information on Grinstead's acting career. Go to BlanketFortEntertaiment.com and become a part of the stories Grinstead and Stromberg are telling
Anna StrombergAnna Stromberg is a writer, actor, director, and producer based in Los Angeles. She lived and worked in NYC for ten years, appearing in many Off-Broadway shows, and originating roles in works by Lyle Kessler and Derek Ahonen. A decade of workshopping plays with the likes of Broadway director Daniel Aukin has given her a unique perspective on the art of shaping a story. As a writer, she imbues each story with the kind of fierce intensity and quick pacing she learned to love as an actor. Her award-winning feature film, THE LOST FOOTAGE OF LEAH SULLIVAN, which she co-wrote with husband Burt Grinstead, is set to hit theaters in 2019. The pair are always writing. His propensity for plot-driven stories, combined with her love of the written word create a dynamic team. She is now working on a young adult fantasy story.
Robert Louis StevensonRobert Louis Stevenson (born Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson; 13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped and A Child's Garden of Verses.
Book Information
| Publisher | BPPI |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | 1/23/2020 |
| Pages | 70 |
| ISBN | 9780881458534 |
Special Notes
by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc, NYC
www.broadwayplaypublishing.com
