Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Set Design by Andrew Stuart Photo Courtesy Winnipesaukee Playhouse |
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a
fascinating play by David Edgar adapted from the novel by Robert Louis
Stevenson. Set in Victorian London this play is filled with beautiful poetic
language and is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally poignant.
Walking
into the intimate theatre for the opening night performance of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde my eyes were immediately
drawn to the substantially dark set. Designed by Andrew Stuart, the set was
perfectly complimented by the lighting, designed by Graham Edmondon. The
eeriness established by the set and the lights was exemplified even more
through sound and musical additions. Neil Pankhurst expertly designed the sound
in a way that kept the audience engaged and often times on the edge of their
seats. It is clear that Nick Saldivar, who magnificently directed the show, worked
very hard with everyone involved to ensure all elements of the show blended
together seamlessly to create a beautiful and hauntingly intriguing production.
Nicholas Wilder (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) Photo Courtesy Winnipesaukee Playhouse |
Helen
McMillan, as Annie Loder, and Elizabeth Swan, as Katherine Urquart, were
wonderful to watch. These two women heightened the emotional aspects of the
show and allowed the audience the opportunity to see the man behind Dr. Jekyll -
the scientist and before the madness of Mr. Hyde took over. Their kindness
towards him near the end of the play opened a door for the audience to feel
sympathy towards this dark and violent character.
The
cast also includes Winnipesaukee Playhouse veterans Richard Brundage (Gabriel
John Utterson) and A.J. Ditty (Richard Enfield/Parson), Jason Plourde (Poole),
Ray Dudley (Dr. Lanyon/Sir Danvers Carew), Sophie Pankhurst (Lucy
Urquart/Matchgirl), and Tyler Browne (Charles Urquart).
This
production is thoroughly captivating from start to finish; and for anyone who
is familiar with the classic story it is not to be missed. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde plays at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse until
September 5th. For additional information and tickets to visit www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org
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