ShenanArts will be relaunching their production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in October. Auditions will be held on Saturday, July 31st for all roles needing to be filled. This is an in-person audition. Wearing a mask is recommended but not required.
Auditions for principal roles will be held from 9:00-12:00. Auditions for supporting roles and the ensemble will be held from 1:00-3:00. Those auditioning only need to attend one session. Those auditioning for principal roles will be considered for supporting and ensemble roles as well without needing to be present for the afternoon audition. If you have questions please email
The following applies to all auditions: All auditions include a vocal and dance audition. All those auditioning should prepare a vocal piece to sing, not longer than one minute in length. Please provide your own music, karaoke version, by means of a digital recording (on a mobile phone or other device) or CD. This prepared piece cannot be a piece from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Those auditioning are also asked to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow for movement for the dance portion of the audition.
We will be holding auditions for the following principal roles: Those auditioning should be prepared to do a vocal and dance audition, as well as a cold reading. Some may be taught music selections from the show as part of their audition. All should be prepared to stay for the entire time. Those coming for this audition do not need to come for the audition starting at 1:00 also.
Character Breakdown 9:00-12:00
Claude Frollo Archdeacon of Notre Dame Cathedral and the most powerful cleric in Paris, he is the reluctant caretaker of Quasimodo. He will do whatever it takes to rid the city of the gypsy “vermin,” even as he lusts after Esmeralda. Calculating, manipulative, and obsessive. Gender: Male Age: Appears 40 to 50 Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: E2
Captain Phoebus de Martin 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. Gender: Male Age: Appears 25 to 40 Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Clopin Trouillefou The clever and charismatic King of the Gypsies. 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. Gender: Male Age: Appears 30 to 40 Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: D3
Jehan Frollo Claude’s reckless younger brother. With the gypsy Florika, he fathers Quasimodo, who he leaves in his brother’s care. Wild, passionate, and strong-willed. Gender: Male Age: Appears 20 to 30 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: F3
We will be holding auditions for the following supporting and ensemble roles: Those auditioning should be prepared to do a vocal and dance audition. Some may be asked to do a cold reading. All should be prepared to stay for the entire time.
Character Breakdown 1:00-3:00
Father Dupin A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian. Gender: Male Age: Appears 40 to 60 Vocal range top: A3 Vocal range bottom: C3
Madam Owner of a brothel and safe haven for gypsies. Gender: Female Age: Appears 35 to 50
Gargoyles and Statues. Gender: Any
Congregation Gypsies, soldiers, and citizens of Paris. Gender: Any
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