Overview
Character Name
Dr Ludwig Schön / Jack the Ripper
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult, Mature Adult
Role Size
Lead
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Baritone
Vocal Range
High Note: A4
Low Note: E2
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
19th century, Vienna, Paris, London, Victorian Era
Analysis
Dr Schön is a newspaper editor (German: Chefredakteur) and one of the few characters who has a name in this opera. In German, ‘schön’ translates to ‘beautiful’. He is wealthy, and important in society.
Dr Schön has been in a relationship with Lulu since she was 12 years
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