DIRECTED BY DR. SAM GERMANY
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.
Looking for:
The Hunchback of Notre Dame will require a LARGE cast of strong singer/actors, with some featured movers of moderate dance ability. A powerful, a highly involved ensemble is an essential feature. There are no roles for children. The fact that this production will not be geared to children's interest will not lessen our commitment to our mission of family safe entertainment.
Auditions are August 17th-18th 7:00-9:00pm. Callbacks are August 19th at 9:00am. Both auditions and callbacks will be at New Vida Center.
Audition Requirements:
Sing best 16 bars (or approximately 1 min) of Broadway song. Accompanist provided. Please bring sheet music. No soundtracks. A capella not preferred.
In addition, each auditionee will prepare selected vocal excerpt from the Hunchback Entr’acte. Music score and audio rehearsal aids for each vocal part will be posted online.
Script sides and vocal excerpts for major leads to be used for callbacks will be posted online at
familymusictheatre.com by August 1. A general dance audition will be required for all. A more specific combination will be taught at callbacks for those to be considered for Esmeralda.
Auditionees will be required to fill out an audition form upon arrival including previous theatre experience, conflicts during the rehearsal period, and contact information.
Auditionees must guarantee no conflicts in final rehearsal period (October 2-12) and all performances.
Rehearsals will begin at New Vida Center on Monday, August 28th at 7:00 PM. Rehearsals generally run Mondays - Fridays, 7:00-10:00 PM. Saturdays mornings as needed.
A rehearsal calendar will be available at first rehearsal.
FMT is a community theatre and does need help from the community to produce our shows. While we do not ask for a monetary fee to be a part of our productions, we do require actors to assist in production work such as building sets, marketing, etc. We do understand this is not a typical practice but as we grow we hope to add staff to fill in the gaps.
ALL ROLES AVAILABLE:
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 Roma “vermin,” even as he lusts after Esmeralda. Calculating, manipulative, and obsessive.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: E2
Jehan Frollo
Claude’s reckless younger brother. With Florika, he fathers Quasimodo, who he leaves in his brother’s care. Wild, passionate, and strong-willed.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: G#2
Florika
A Romani woman and Quasimodo’s mother.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C#4
Father Dupin
A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C4
Quasimodo
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Clopin Trouillefou
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Lieutenant Frederic Charlus
Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30
Esmeralda
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
King Louis XI
King of France, nicknamed the Prudent.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 50
Tribunal
A judicial officer.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 50
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Madam
Owner of a brothel and safe haven for the Roma.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 50
Saint Aphrodisius
A stained-glass image that comes to life.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Congregation/Choir
Roma, gargoyles, soldiers, and citizens of Paris.
Gender: Any
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