"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" Teen Audition for the Theater
Looking for teen performers ages 17+ for "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" Show. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 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 Hunchback of Notre Dame features many Romani characters and frequently uses the word “Gypsy” to refer to these people. In both modern and historical contexts, this word is considered a slur against Romani people. While actors will use this word on stage, it is imperative that everyone involved in production understands the context of its usage both on stage and off stage. Additional info: Performances will be held on May 1st through May 11th, 2025. – Dance Audition: There will be a short dance combination that will be taught to all auditioners in small groups. Please plan to wear clothes and shoes that you can easily move in. (If you are only auditioning for the choir, you do not need to participate in the dance audition.) – What to Expect: Please plan for the whole of your audition to take approximately 60-90 minutes. You will sing and read first, then you will be placed in a small group to learn the dance combination. Once the dance portion is over, your audition is complete. Callbacks will be determined on the 15th and those invited will be notified via email. A final cast list will be provided once all roles have been accepted. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
20 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
Archdeacon of Notre Dame Cathedral and the most powerful cleric in Paris, he is the reluctant caretaker of Quasimodo. He is calculating and manipulative and will do whatever it takes to rid the city of the Roma “vermin,” even as he obsesses over Esmeralda. Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: E2
A beautiful and free-spirited Romani woman 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
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
The clever and charismatic Leader 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, they are witty and playful, but boasts a darker, serious nature when not performing for the crowd. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3
Claude’s reckless younger brother. He is wild, passionate, and strong-willed. He is Quasimodo’s father. Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: G#2
A Romani woman and Quasimodo’s mother. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C#4
The Gargoyles are Quasimodo’s friends -- statues who he brings to life with his own imagination and serve as his conscience, inner monologue, and confidants. Vocal ranges vary.
A stained-glass image that comes to life, giving Quasimodo guidance to find Esmeralda when she’s in hiding. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: B2
This role is a dance feature, who will embody Frollo’s vision of Esmerelda during ‘Hellfire.’
Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus.
King of France, nicknamed the Prudent.
A judicial officer. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G2
Owner of a brothel and safe haven for the Roma.
A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C4
As a member of the choir, you will be an integral part of the production by providing the additional voices needed to produce the grand, full sound the show deserves. The choral parts (most in Latin) add a sense of holiness and grandeur which will elevate the audience’s viewing experience. Our choir will be placed on stage vs. being off to the side so that more than your voices can shine. The rehearsal schedule for the choir will be on a reduced scale compared to the main cast.
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