(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- interACT Theatre Productions presents Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde weekends from October 10-25, 2025 Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, this is a new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of depravity, lust, love and horror featuring the many faces of Mr. Hyde.
On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll's experiments with exotic "powders and tinctures" have brought forth his other self—Edward Hyde, a sensualist and villain free to commit the sins Jekyll is too civilized to comprehend. When Hyde meets a woman who stirs his interest, Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experiments. Hyde, however, has other ideas, and so the two sides battle each other in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to determine who shall be truly good and who is truly evil.
Directed by Nicholas J. Clarey, the production is Produced by Serena Marie Smith & Erica Vieira with Stage Managers Charles Penszynski & Katie Claire Harrigan.
Performances take place October 10,11,17,18,24,25 at 7:30pm; October 12, 19 at 3:00pm. Tickets: Adult: $25-$28 / Student Senior: $20-$25. At the door: All tickets: $30 (no exceptions). Tickets are available for purchase online. The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts is located at 10 Durand Road in Maplewood, New Jersey.
CONTENT WARNING: Includes adult language and themes, including violence, death, psychological terror, and mention of sexual assault. Suggested audience 16+
The cast includes Steven Strickland (Dr. Henry Jekyll), Ginny S. Crooks (Edward Hyde and others), Nat Gennace (Edward Hyde), Jessica Jones (Elizabeth Jelkes), Anant Joshi (Poole and others), Karen Koronkiewicz (Inspector and others), Michael McBride (Edward Hyde, O.F Sanderson, and others), Amy Metroka (Edward Hyde and others), Sean Nicholson (Dr. H.K. Lanyon and others), Joel Redmount (Sir Danvers Carew), Sigmund Shen (Richard Enfield and others), Rosemary Wall (Gabriel Utterson), and Katie Claire Harrigan (Young Girl and others).
This production is brought to you in part through the generosity of Dawilla Madsen.
interACT Theatre Productions is a theatre of the community in South Orange, New Jersey. Founded in 2009, interACT is committed to building strong ties within the community by producing thought-provoking plays and musicals that challenge stereotypes and prejudices.
Their mission is to create a community theatre that is both inclusive and accessible to its participants and audiences while maintaining high quality productions. Their mission of inclusivity and accessibility is a cornerstone of each and every activity in which they engage. They draw people together from different towns, different backgrounds, and different ages to be part of this exciting endeavor. On the productions side, they reach out to the broadest possible array of performers, and strive to create as many opportunities as possible for community members to take part in live theater.
