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Title details for The Confession of Henry Jekyll, M.D.  by David Rambo - Available

The Confession of Henry Jekyll, M.D. 

by David Rambo
Laila Ayad
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On the last night of his life, Henry Jekyll records the harrowing story of his years-long struggle to maintain his reputation as a physician and philanthropist—while secretly suppressing the voracious beast he had long felt lurking within. Playwright David Rambo drew on The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson for inspiration to create this original L.A. Theatre Works commission. Includes a conversation with playwright David Rambo and horror expert Leslie S. Klinger.

Recorded before an audience at the UCLA James Bridges Theater in April 2023.

Directed by Anna Lyse Erikson

Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast production starring:

  • Laila Ayad as Iris Bravo and others
  • Edita Brychta as Dr. Semerenko and others
  • Seamus Dever as Dr. Henry Jekyll and Robert Hyde
  • Matthew Hancock as Nick Underwood
  • Venk Potula as Tyler Poole and others
  • André Sogliuzzo as the Priest, Bouncer, Rookie Cop and others

    Senior Producer: Anna Lyse Erikson

    Prepared for Audio by Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood

    Recording Engineer and Sound Designer: Mark Holden

    Editor and Mixing Engineer: Charles Carroll

    Senior Radio Producer: Ronn Lipkin

    Foley Artist: Brian Wallace

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    • Release date

      August 15, 2023

    • Formats

      • OverDrive Listen audiobook

        • ISBN: 9781682661772
        • File size: 45917 KB
        • Duration: 01:35:39

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Library Journal

        Starred review from December 1, 2023

        Rambo (God's Man in Texas), writer of popular productions for screen and stage, presents his fresh, fast-paced take on the harrowing tale of Henry Jekyll, staged as a self-recorded confession. Jekyll takes listeners back to where his battle with his alter ego, Robert Hyde, began. Struggling to conceal his inner demons, Jekyll sacrifices love, friendship, and eventually his humanity. Following the production, a conversation between Rambo and Leslie S. Klinger, a historian of horror fiction, delves into the fascination that has kept Robert Louis Stevenson's story alive for over a century. Lead performers Seamus Dever, as Jekyll/Hyde, and Matthew Hancock, as Nick, are a dramatic and compelling duo. They portray every emotional facet imaginable, from mournful to monstrous. Four other narrators voice minor characters, rounding out the engrossing listen. Background music, sound effects, and audience laughter and applause create an immersive theatrical experience. VERDICT This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a classic creepy tale with a contemporary spin, presented as an intense and engaging dramatic production. Recommended for fans of horror both old and new, from Stevenson to Stephen King.--Lauren Hackert

        Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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    • English

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