Casting Teenagers for "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" Play
Auditions for "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" show. Auditioners must be at least 16 years old to audition. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: SUMMARY: Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel. The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all. A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. Additional info: Not all roles are appropriate for younger actors. Anyone under the age of 18 will need parental permission to participate in this production. You will need to provide your own accompaniment track for your vocal audition. All auditioners are required to attend Dance Call. Please feel free to bring water and snacks with you to the dance call. The production team would like to see any acrobatic abilities from auditioners if they have them and are comfortable showing them, as directors would like to incorporate some acrobatic moves into this production. Callbacks will be held Monday, December 9th 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. If you have a conflict with any of these dates and times, please indicate it on the audition form and the production team will discuss an alternative solution with you. The first table read will take place on January 5th at 6:30pm. Rehearsals are scheduled to run January 6th through March 13th on Mondays - Thursdays, 6:30 PM-9:30PM, and Sundays from 3PM-7PM. Potential Saturday rehearsals may be added (subject to change). Tech week begins Saturday, March 8th, and tech week rehearsals will run through Thursday, March 13th. Performances will run from March 14th–23rd. Performances will be at 7:30PM Thurs-Saturdays and at 2:00 PM on Sundays. Possible additional performances/extension dates are: Saturday, March 15th at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 16th at 7:30 PM Saturday, March 22nd at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 23rd at 7:30 PM Additional Weekend: Thursday, March 27th at 7:30PM Friday, March 28th at 7:30PM Saturday, March 29th at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 29th at 7:30PM Sunday, March 30th at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 30th at 7:30PM If you are interested, please apply.
10 roles
The deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame and Claude Frollo’s charge. Lonely and staunchly obedient to Frollo, he possesses a vivid imagination that brings to life the bells and gargoyles of the cathedral. Despite his shyness and uncertainty, he quickly befriends Esmeralda. Big-hearted, and brave when need be. Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
A beautiful and free-spirited woman of color who possesses the strong sense of justice and morality that Frollo lacks. Compassionate, she frees Quasimodo from the frenzied mob at the Feast of Fools and, against her better judgment, falls for the cocky Phoebus. Vocal range top: Db5 Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Claude’s reckless younger brother. With Florika, he fathers Quasimodo, who he leaves in his brother’s care. Wild, passionate, and strong-willed. Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: G#2
The clever and charismatic King of the Roma. An air of mystery surrounds Clopin, who often leaves the scene in a puff of smoke. As the master of ceremonies for the Feast of Fools, he is witty and playful, but he boasts a darker, serious nature when not performing for the crowd. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3
Returning to Paris after serving in the war, Phoebus takes up his new position as Captain of the Cathedral Guard. Overconfident yet charming, this handsome, strong soldier makes the ladies swoon, yet his moral compass is also strong, and he openly defies the corrupted Frollo. Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus. Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
A Romani woman and Quasimodo’s mother. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C#4
A judicial officer. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G2
Roma, gargoyles, soldiers, and citizens of Paris.
The choral ensemble is presented as a cathedral choir and is always present throughout the show.
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