Monday, October 23, 2023

Theater Review: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

                 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Wow, here’s a story to keep you guessing. Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella about those strange guys working in that lab and what does and doesn’t happen to them just keeps the suspense and excitement mounting until finally all hell breaks loose. Or maybe doesn’t, but you’ll be riveted the whole way.


Especially by one particular woman named Elizabeth Jelkes, played by Ciara Stroud and fascinating to all. Who is she really?


Director Shana Wride keeps the science and curiosity mounting, and NCRT’s resident set designer Marty Burnett keeps everyone’s interest with a succession of red doors here and there, another source of curiosity.


Never mind what does and doesn’t happen in the plot. Is Jekyll the problem, or is it his brother Hyde? Or neither? You can be the judge, and it won’t even matter whether you’re right or wrong. It’s getting there that’s all the fun.


The sterling cast includes Jacob Bruce*, Katie MacNichol*, Conner Marx*, Ciara Stroud*, Bruce Turk* and Christopher M. Williams*.


So sit back, relax and prepare for one of the most fascinating journeys of your theatrical lifetime.


The details


“Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” has been extended and now plays through November 19, 2023 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. in Solana Beach. 


Shows Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m; Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. Seven new shows have been added on Wed., Nov. 15 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Thurs. Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.; Friday Nov. 17 at 8 p.m.; Saturday Nov. 18 at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m.


Box office: (858) 481-1055 or boxoffice@northcoastrep.org

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