JEKYLL & HYDE

MAINSTAGE - HORROR AND SUSPENSE

Directed by Topher Warren, Music Directed by Tine Buran, Choreographed by Katelyn Geri // September 19 - October 5, 2025

Darkness and desire collide in Jekyll & Hyde, the epic gothic musical thriller. When the brilliant Dr. Henry Jekyll's bold experiment unleashes his violent alter ego, Edward Hyde, a chilling game of dual identities unfolds. With a sweeping score featuring showstoppers like "This Is the Moment" and "Someone Like You," this gothic tale of good versus evil explores the razor-thin line between man and monster.

*Jekyll & Hyde contains violence, mature themes, and language that may not be suitable for young audiences.

NO VIDEO OR PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED DURING THE PERFORMANCE.

Jekyll & Hyde is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), New York

crew

DIRECTOR - TOPHER WARREN
MUSIC DIRECTOR - TINA BURAN
CHOREOGRAPHER - KATELYN GERI
ASSIST. DIRECTORS - JUSTIN GAYLARD AND LINDSAY RIDDLE
ASSIST. CHOREOGRAPHER - LINDSAY RIDDLE
STAGE MANAGER - ADDIE QUINA
ASSIST. STAGE MANAGER -
LIGHTING DESIGN - CORY TUCKER
SET DESIGN - KAYLA STEPHENSON
COSTUMER - TIFFANY NICHOLS
PROPS - STEPHANIE HEWLETT & HAILEY CLARK
LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR - ERIC CASEY
SPOTLIGHT OPERATORS - DEANNA SMITH AND EMJ JENKINS
SOUND ENGINEER - TOM BAROCO AND CHUCK KIMBALL
BACKSTAGE CREW - OLAF IDEA, TYLER DUNNING, JAMES JENKINS, JONATHAN CASICO, VICKI SYLTE, DELANEY DEAN, DELANEY KEETON
SET CONSTRUCTION - BARRY BOYD, TYLER DUNNING, HAILEY CLARK
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - CRISTINA FENGER
PLT MARKETING DIRECTOR - ASHLEY SIMMONS
SHOP SUPERVISOR - BRYAN CHAPMAN
PLT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - KAYLA STEPHENSON
PLT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - KATHY HOLSWORTH

Cast

Dr. Henry Jekyll/ Edward Hyde

Gavin is thrilled to be back home at PLT, playing a role that his 14-year-old self would have freaked out knowing had become a reality. A multi-hyphenate artist, you can also find him behind the production table, directing or costuming. A few of his favorite onstage credits include Gomez (The Addams Family), Fairy Godmother (Cinderella), Wadsworth (Clue: On Stage), Shakespeare (Something Rotten), Shrek (Shrek the Musical), Dennis/Perkins (The Play that Goes Wrong), and Bob Crewe (Jersey Boys). Gavin also directed the hit Studio 400 production of Alabama Story in 2023. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory.

Destiny Howard as Lucy Harris

Destiny Howard is a private voice teacher from Pensacola who enjoys reading, spending time with her husband and dogs, and imitating interesting sounds. Her most recent role was Alice Russell in Lizzie The Musical at PenArts, Inc. Oddly enough, she has been cast yet again as the love interest of a murderer. She is not so sure what that is supposed to imply... But she's thrilled to be helping to tell this story and sharing the stage with such wonderful and talented people.

Meg Mays as Emma Carew

Meg is beyond excited to be in her third show at PLT and to perform a musical she has adored for years. Recent roles have included Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Sandra in The Play That Goes Wrong, and Guinevere in Camelot.

Jannon Starratt as Gabriel John Utterson

Jannon is very excited to be performing in his 6th show at PLT. He was last seen as Sir Sagramore in Camelot and Chris in The Play that Goes Wrong.

Chris Heaney as Sir Danvers Carew

Chris is thrilled to be a part of the J&H cast. He was last scene in PLT’s production of Disney’s Descendants. The family, comprising PLT volunteers, staff, and board members, continues to inspire members of this community to support and enjoy the arts. This cast is comprised of the finest examples of the diversity that is fully represented at PLT. Their talent and dedication to making incredible art are what bring Chris back every time. Chris is also happy to be a member of the PLT board.

Tucker O'Connor as Bishop/Ensemble

Tucker has been involved with Pensacola Little Theatre since 2010, volunteering on and off stage. At 15, he became the youngest member of the Pensacola Opera Chorus, performing for three seasons. He studied vocal performance at Pensacola State College under Trudie Sherwood, later continuing training at the University of Washington with Thomas Harper. Returning to PSC, he earned scholarships from PSC and the Pensacola Choral Society and was named Student of Excellence for Leadership and Service. Now back in Pensacola, Tucker owns Events with T LLC. and supports local charities including UWF Historic Trust, Gulf Coast Kids House, Habitat for Humanity, My Chain Reaction, and the Pensacola Museum of Art, where he serves on the board. His love for the arts remains central to all he does.

Davis Bare as Sir Archibald Proops

Davis Bare is a student at the University of West Florida, double-majoring in Musical Theatre and Arts Administration. While this is his PLT acting debut, he's worked on the production side of Little Red Robin Hood (2023) and Gooney Bird Greene (2025). Outside of PLT, he's very involved in the local theatre community, and he's currently playing Pilate in a production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the University of West Florida. He's very excited to be a part of Jekyll and Hyde and looks forward to performing alongside such a stellar cast and crew!

Trudy Jenkins as Lady Beaconsfield

Last seen as the Evil Queen Grimhilde in Disney's Descendants, Trudy is delighted to be playing the role of Lady Beaconsfield alongside this fabulously talented cast and production team. She is so grateful to her husband, Eric, for his unconditional love and support, and is happy to have her kids working on the backstage crew for this production. Trudy hopes that you are entranced by the hauntingly beautiful music of this show.

Nathan Myers as General Glossop

Nathan has been a part of Pensacola Little Theatre since 2022, performing in the ensemble of Cinderella and The Addams Family (2023). Since then, he has volunteered behind the scenes, serving as stage manager for Seussical Jr. and running lights for Puffs.

ANTHONY BROUGHTON AS Stride

Anthony has performed with PLT since 2012, and he's happy to be back once again on the stage he calls home. He was last seen as Sir Lionel in the musical Camelot. Other notable roles over the years include Collins (Rent), William Barfee (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and Fester (The Addams Family).

Sean McGrarh as Lord Savage / Ensemble

Sean is very excited to be back on stage at PLT. This is his second show and first musical here. Sean grew up with a love for acting and studied it in college. Previous roles include Dennis/Perkins (The Play that Goes Wrong), Inspector Lord (A Spider's Web), and Brutus (Julius Caesar).

Anna "AJ" Johnson as Ensemble

AJ is an award-winning playwright. When she's not writing, she works as a dance teacher and theatre educator. She has previously appeared at PLT in Legally Blonde (Kiki/Ensemble), The Addams Family (Ophelia Frump), and A Chorus Line (Tricia). Her writing has been produced locally at Pensacola Little Theatre (SAST 2025 and 24 Hour Theater) and The Gordon (Evidence! and Love isn't Real). @ajrosewrites

ROBBIE GONZALEZ - ENSEMBLE

Robbie is thrilled to be a part of another show at the Little Theatre. This is his 11th time on the PLT stage. He was last seen performing in RENT at PLT and Xanadu at UWF as part of the local Foo-Foo Festival back in the fall. Theatre has become a fun hobby that keeps his creativity and inspiration going.

Hayley Earle as Ensemble

Hayley is excited to be performing in her fourth production here at Pensacola Little Theatre! She has been dancing for over twenty years and has loved the opportunity to continue her passion as an adult. Thank you to everyone who supports the arts! Enjoy the show:)

Michael Anthony Butler as Bisset/Ensemble

Michael is thrilled to return to the Pensacola Little Theatre stage after last appearing as Policeman/Ensemble in our 2018 production of Mary Poppins! Michael has a powerful passion for Theatre and has performed in many productions in Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from the University of West Florida and a Master of Science degree in Information Technology from Florida State University. Previous favorite roles include Stooie in (Hairspray), Drunk Willie/Principal Milton Welch (Akeelah and the Bee), Scotty (Ripcord), Audrey II I(Little Shop of Horrors), Snake (The School for Scandal), Chef Louis (The Little Mermaid), and All Good Gifts soloist (Godspell). Thank you for coming to support live Theatre and enjoying the show! @MABACTS or MichaelAnthonyButler.com for more info!

Erin Quinlan as Ensemble

Erin was a 10-year member of the Pensacola Children's Chorus from 2004 to 2014. She has been delighted to perform in the PLT productions of A Chorus Line (Connie Mackenzie), Cinderella (Ensemble), The Addams Family (Addams Le Fay), Legally Blonde (Ensemble), and The Play That Goes Wrong (Ensemble). Erin is thrilled to be performing in Jekyll and Hyde!

Lindsay Durtschi - Ensemble

Lindsay Durtschi is thrilled to return to the stage after a 15-year intermission. As a proud patron of Pensacola Little Theatre, she's honored to step out from the audience and into the spotlight. Optometrist by day, recovering theatre kid by night, she's embracing the chaos, community, and choreography she's missed for years. Some of her favorite past performances include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Footloose, and Marvin's Room. Endless thanks to Nate for his encouragement (and patience), and to Hazel and Margo for generously loaning Mom to the Theatre each night.

Coral Larson as Poole/Ensemble

Coral is a Pensacola native. This is her first show at PLT. She is excited to return to Theatre after thirteen years.

Amanda Brown - Nellie/ENSEMBLE

Amanda “Mandy” Brown is a Northwest Florida native and is thrilled to perform as Nellie in Jekyll and Hyde. Other favorite credits include Anne (A Little Night Music) and Alice/Mrs. Winthrop (The Secret Garden). She studied music education with an emphasis in voice at the University of West Florida, followed by a teaching career with Escambia County and later as the Director of Education at Pensacola Opera. Offstage, Amanda enjoys spending time with family, friends, and fur babies as well as volunteering with non-profit organizations such as Sunday’s Child and Pensacola Opera. She thanks her family and castmates for their endless encouragement.

Lauren Lewis as Ensemble

Lauren Lewis is thrilled to be back on the Pensacola Little Theatre stage for her second production! She was most recently seen as Greta Ohlsson in Murder on the Orient Express at Santa Rosa Community Theatre. After spending time in Atlanta pursuing music production and songwriting, Lauren is excited to be back home in Pensacola and part of the Jekyll & Hyde cast.

KATIE OLSON as Ensemble

As a former elementary music teacher, assistant director of Pensacola Children’s Chorus, and Director of Worship Arts at Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, music has always been at the forefront of Katie’s life. Previously, she was seen as Maleficent in Disney’s Descendants, a stepsister in Cinderella, and an ensemble member in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

FROM THE DIRECTOR

Each night in the theatre is unique because each night brings new voices, new energy, and a new audience. In a world where so much pulls at our attention, your choice to be here to gather together and share in the telling of a story means more than words can fully express. Theatre lives only in this moment, between artists and audience, and it cannot exist without you. Thank you for being part of this performance and for making it possible.

Jekyll and Hyde asks us to wrestle with one of the oldest truths of humanity: that within each of us lies both light and shadow, good and evil. Every day we make choices that tilt the balance. Sometimes the world feels like it is drowning in its darker half, chaotic, uncertain, and heavy. But I believe, and this production strives to remind us, that even when the night seems longest, goodness remains. Light endures. And it is always worth choosing.

As you watch these characters struggle with who they are and what they become, I invite you to reflect on the same question for yourself: Who do I choose to be? May tonight’s performance be both a cautionary tale and a spark of hope.

Thank you for joining us in this journey. May you leave the theatre carrying with you the reminder that no matter how dark the world feels, there is always light to be found—and shared.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

A native of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Topher has been performing for over 20 years. After graduating from Pensacola State College and receiving his BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of West Florida, Topher worked for numerous professional theatre companies, including touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre, performing and teaching children across the United States and Canada. He then relocated to Atlanta, GA, where he worked as an Actor and Director before returning to the Sunshine State.

Some of his favorite performance credits include Charlie Brown (Snoopy the Musical), Mr. Hart (9-5), Lancelot (Spamalot), The Cowardly Lion (The Wizard of Oz), Nick Bottom (Something Rotten), Mal Beineke (The Addams Family), and last seen on stage as Tevye (Fiddler on the Roof).

Directing credits include the musical [Title of Show] (yes, that is the name of the show), the People’s Choice Award winner for Studio 400 in 2014, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr, and the musical 13, the People's Choice Award winner for Treehouse in 2024, and winner of Inweekly’s Best of the Coast for Best Theatre Production in 2024.