JEKYLL AND HYDE

[Joe Mike]

Posted: 12/14/05 at 12:57am

I am directing a production of "Jekyll and Hyde." Can anyone who has done the show give me some info about what kind of wig is needed for the title character and where I could get one?

[TheatreDiva612]

Posted: 12/14/05 at 1:13am

Our Jekyll/Hyde grew out his hair for the show...It was already pretty long... Not sure what you could do if that isn't the case...Sorry!

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 12/14/05 at 1:13am

No wig is needed, IMO. The show was written to be performed without any hair or makeup changes between the two characters--it was only when Robert Cuccioli came on board that the creators looked at his long hair and were like, "Hey, let's use that." I did the show a few years ago and the guy playing Jekyll/Hyde did not use a wig and it was fine. The "Confrontation" had to be staged slightly differently, but other than that, it really doesn't matter. Also, if you make the mistake of getting a fake-looking wig, it will only be ridiculous.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 12/14/05 at 1:31am

I agree that a wig is not entirely necessary. good wigs are expensive and a crappy one will only look cheesy, and since the show often borders on melodramatic cheese puff (and I say this adoringly) it's a risk to take it further with a clown wig. if you want one definitely look around, but if you can't find a decent wig then just don't worry about it...

maybe look for a discount theatrical supply or wig store in the good ol' yellow pages?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 12/14/05 at 9:16am

IF you use a wig be sure and get a very good waterproof adhesive and get a wig that has "lace" edging...its called lace but its really a flesh toned very fine mesh that adheres to the face just below the hairline...that keeps the wig from slipping with all of the action and perspiration...
i also don't see that a wig is necessary...although i do LOVE Henry's ponytail...if you really want long hair perhaps the actor would consider getting extentions for the run of the show...GOOD extentions! i saw a high school do it (it was amazing) and the kid playing JH...just gelled his hair for Henry and messed it up for Hyde..it worked just fine...
Where is your production??

[Hanna from Hamburg]

Posted: 12/14/05 at 9:22am

Contact the director of The Piedmont Players in NC. He directed it a couple of years ago and is REALLY into effects. He might be able to shed some light on things to try.


http://www.piedmontplayers.com/contact_us.htm

I did some shows for that theatre and they won top awards for the state for their accomplishments in community theatre.