Description:

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME - A family friendly musical

Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

and book by Peter Parnell

Directed by John Neuman

Produced by Victoria Schultheis

Music Director: Mindy Rubinlicht

Choreographer: Kathryn Skelly

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Evenings at 8:00PM

Sept. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22

Matinees at 2:00PM

Sept. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22

Scheduled Benefit:

Wednesday, Sept 12 at 8:00PM

(Additional midweek benefit dates may be added up to 30 days before opening night)



*Actors in The Hunchback of Notre Dame are unpaid.

This is a non-Equity Production

ROLES:

(All roles are available. There are five principle roles and fourteen ensemble/congregant roles. Roles maarked with an (*) will be portrayed by members of the ensemble/congregation. Listed ages are approximate.)

Quasimodo (M) 18-30 Vocal range: Bb2 - Bb5

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. A very physical role. Actor must be comfortable with heights and will be expected to feign physical deformity and a speech impediment.

Claude Frollo (M) 40-60 Vocal range:E2 to Bb4

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. Actor must be comfortable with heights.

Esmeralda (F) 18-30 Vocal range: E3 to D5

A beautiful and free-spirited gypsy 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. Dance heavy role. Actress must be comfortable with heights.

Captain Phoebus de Martin (M) 25-35 Vocal range: A2 to Ab4

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.

Clopin Trouillefou (M) 25-40 Vocal range: D3 to F#5

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.

*Lieutenant Frederic Charlus (M) 20-30

Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus

*Jehan Frollo (M) 20-30 Vocal range: F3 to Eb5

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.

*Florika (F) 20-30Vocal range: E4 to F#5 A gypsy and Quasimodo's mother.

*Father Dupin (M) 40-60 Vocal range: C3 to A3

A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan's guardian.

*King Louis XI (M) 40-50

King of France, nicknamed the Prudent.

*Saint Aphrodisius (M) 30-50 Vocal Range: B3 to E4

A statue of a saint that comes to life

*Madam (F) 30-50

Owner of a brothel and safe haven for gypsies.

*Official (M) 20 to 50 Vocal Range: G2 to E4

A judicial officer.

*Congregation (12-14 members)

Gypsies, gargoyles, soldiers, and citizens of Paris.

Choir (16 members)

An on stage choir of male and female voices.

All shows will be performed at TOWN & COUNTRY PLAYERS THEATRE

4158 York Rd, Buckingham, PA



AUDITION DATES and TIMES:

Thursday, May 17th from 6:00 - 9:00PM

Saturday, May 19th from 10:00AM to 4:00PM

CALLBACKS:
(By invitation only)

Tuesday, May 22 from 7:00PM - 10:PM

Email tandc.hunchback@gmail.com to schedule your audition. Time slots available every fifteen minutes

Audition & Callback Location:

Buckingham Township Building

4613Hughesian Dr.

Buckingham, PA 18912

(Located by the Police Station)

WHAT TO PREPARE:

SONG SELECTIONS: Prepare one or two of the songs in the provided packets that fit your vocal range and the role you are interested in.

Auditioners are also encouraged to prepare an additional song of their own choice.

ACTING SIDES: Review the side or sides that best fit the role you are interested in. Additional readings may be provided at auditions.

Vocal packets and sides will be sent upon confirmation of your audition.