Singers Needed for "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" Show
Casting singers for "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 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 people – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all. Additional info: -Please prepare 32 bars of a classical music piece that best highlights your vocal range. -ACTOR MUSIC: Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show. You may audition with a song from the show. A pianist and Bluetooth speaker will be provided. Please bring music in the correct key and no tracks with backing/guided vocals or acapella auditions. -COLD READ: from the Script. Sides will be provided when you arrive. -DANCE: Dancing will be done at the callbacks on Saturday, invitation only, If you have any skills like stilt walking, juggling, tumbling, etc, please be prepared to showcase these abilities at the dance call and bring any gear/items that may assist you in doing so. -Please see the attachment for details. -Begin Monday, August 14th at 7:00 PM. -Rehearsals generally run Mondays - Thursdays, 7:00-10:00 PM. Saturdays /Sundays as needed. If you are interested, please apply.
16 roles
(Vocal range E2 - D4) # * - 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.
(Vocal Range G#2 - Eb4) * - Claude’s reckless younger. brother. With Florika, he fathers Quasimodo, who he leaves in his brother’s care. Wild, passionate, and strong-willed.
* - A Romani woman and Quasimodo’s mother.
(Vocal Range C4 - A4) - A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian.
(Vocal Range Bb2 - Bb4) # - The disfigured 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 C3 - G4) - The clever, eccentric, 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. (We are seeking BIPOC performers for this role).
(Vocal Range Ab2 - 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.
# - Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus.
(Vocal Range Eb3 - Db5) * #- 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. This actress must be able to convey a range of emotions from sarcastic to seductive and perform a dramatic death scene. (We are seeking BIPOC performers for this role)
King of France, nicknamed the Prudent and the Spider King due to his tendency to weave webs of lies and conspiracies.
(Vocal Range G2 - E4) - A judicial officer.
Owner of a brothel and safe haven for the Roma.
Ensemble Role.
Ensemble Role.
Ensemble Role.
Seeking all vocal types to join the full traditional choir that will be stationed in the orchestra pit during the show.
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