Synopsis

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a sweeping and powerful musical inspired by Victor Hugo’s classic novel, featuring a rich score and haunting storytelling that explores themes of love, acceptance, and humanity.  Quasimodo is the kind-hearted bell-ringer of Notre Dame who has lived hidden away his entire life and dreams of friendship, acceptance, and experiencing the world beyond the cathedral. Dom Claude Frollo, the Archdeacon of Notre Dame and Quasimodo’s guardian, is strict, intelligent, and deeply religious, yet struggles with inner conflict that leads him toward fear and obsession. Esmeralda is a brave and compassionate Romani dancer who stands up for the oppressed, showing kindness to Quasimodo while challenging injustice wherever she encounters it. Captain Phoebus de Martin is the charming captain of the guard who learns to follow his conscience over authority, becoming a courageous ally to Esmeralda and a force for justice. Clopin Trouillefou, the lively leader of the Romani people and narrator, is playful and theatrical, guiding the audience through the story while reminding us of its deeper lessons. The Ensemble/Congregation represents the people of Paris — townsfolk, soldiers, festival crowds, and the cathedral choir — helping tell the story through powerful movement and music while serving as the voice of society throughout the musical.

Please note that rehearsals will take place throughout the summer. For auditions, prepare ONE of the following selections and one song of your choosing: Females — Someday or God Help the Outcasts; Males — Heaven’s Light or Out There. If you would like to audition for ensemble only, please prepare one musical theatre song of your choosing. If you are primarily interested in dancing, please still come and audition, as we are looking to form a dedicated dance troupe as part of the production.

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Important Information

Please note that we will have to have rehearsals throughout the summer.

Cast Required

• Cast Size: Medium (11 to 20 performers)
• Speaking Roles:  13 roles of various sizes (6 Principals)
• ‍Ages: 12+
• Point Dancers required

‍Principal Characters

• Quasimodo (M) – The kind-hearted bell-ringer of Notre Dame who has lived hidden away his entire life. Though isolated because of his appearance, he dreams of friendship, acceptance, and experiencing the world beyond the cathedral.
• Dom Claude Frollo (M) – The Archdeacon of Notre Dame and Quasimodo’s guardian. Strict, intelligent, and deeply religious, Frollo struggles with control and inner conflict, ultimately allowing fear and obsession to guide his actions.
• Esmeralda (F)– A brave and compassionate Romani dancer who stands up for the oppressed. Independent and strong-willed, she shows kindness to Quasimodo and challenges injustice wherever she sees it.
• Captain Phoebus de Martin (M) – The charming captain of the guard who learns to follow his conscience rather than authority. Courageous and honorable, he becomes an ally to Esmeralda and a force for justice.
• Clopin Trouillefou (M)– The lively leader of the Romani people and narrator of the story. Playful and theatrical, Clopin guides the audience through the events while reminding us of the story’s deeper lessons.
• Ensemble / Congregation – The people of Paris who serve as townsfolk, soldiers, festival crowds, and the cathedral choir. The ensemble helps tell the story through powerful movement and music, representing society’s voice throughout the musical.

Audition Requirements

Prepare ONE of the following and ONE song of your choosing.  You will only need to learn the chorus or a single verse of the song.  Click on the song to hear and practice along.

• Females: "Someday" (SONG or VOCAL FREE TRACK) OR God Help The Outcast (SONG or VOCAL FREE TRACK)
• Males: Heavens Light (SONG or VOCAL FREE TRACK) OR Out There (SONG or VOCAL FREE TRACK)

**If you want to only audition for ensemble please bring one musical song of your choosing*