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"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" Musical Needs Actors

Baton Rouge, LA, United States
ID: 273338Exp: 12/6/2024
Description:

Auditions for "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" show. Looking for performers. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: SUMMARY: 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. Additional info: You will need to provide your own accompaniment track for your vocal audition. All auditioners are required to attend Dance Call. Please feel free to bring water and snacks with you to the dance call. The production team would like to see any acrobatic abilities from auditioners if they have them and are comfortable showing them, as directors would like to incorporate some acrobatic moves into this production. Callbacks will be held Monday, December 9th 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. If you have a conflict with any of these dates and times, please indicate it on the audition form and the production team will discuss an alternative solution with you. The first table read will take place on January 5th at 6:30pm. Rehearsals are scheduled to run January 6th through March 13th on Mondays - Thursdays, 6:30 PM-9:30PM, and Sundays from 3PM-7PM. Potential Saturday rehearsals may be added (subject to change). Tech week begins Saturday, March 8th, and tech week rehearsals will run through Thursday, March 13th. Performances will run from March 14th–23rd. Performances will be at 7:30PM Thurs-Saturdays and at 2:00 PM on Sundays. Possible additional performances/extension dates are: Saturday, March 15th at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 16th at 7:30 PM Saturday, March 22nd at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 23rd at 7:30 PM Additional Weekend: Thursday, March 27th at 7:30PM Friday, March 28th at 7:30PM Saturday, March 29th at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 29th at 7:30PM Sunday, March 30th at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 30th at 7:30PM If you are interested, please apply.

18 roles

CLAUDE FROLLOBoth genders40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Male-presenting. Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: E2

QUASIMODOBoth genders20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Male-presenting Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2

ESMERALDABoth genders20-30 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

A beautiful and free-spirited woman of color 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. Female-presenting Vocal range top: Db5 Vocal range bottom: Eb3

JEHAN FROLLOBoth genders20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Claude’s reckless younger brother. With Florika, he fathers Quasimodo, who he leaves in his brother’s care. Wild, passionate, and strong-willed. Male-presenting. Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: G#2

CLOPIN TROUILLEFOUBoth genders30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Male-presenting. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3

CAPTAIN PHOEBUS DE MARTINBoth genders25-40 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Male-presenting Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2

LIEUTENANT FREDERIC CHARLUSBoth genders20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus. Male-presenting. Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2

SAINT APHRODISIUSBoth genders30-50 y.o.All ethnicities

A stained-glass image that comes to life. Male-presenting. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: B2

FLORIKABoth genders20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

A Romani woman and Quasimodo’s mother. Female-presenting. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C#4

FATHER DUPINBoth genders40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian. Male-presenting. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C4

KING LOUIS XIBoth genders40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

King of France, nicknamed the Prudent. Male-presenting.

TRIBUNALBoth genders20-50 y.o.All ethnicities

A judicial officer. Male-presenting. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G2

MADAMBoth genders35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Owner of a brothel and safe haven for the Roma. Female-presenting.

RomaBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CONGREGATION.

GargoylesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CONGREGATION.

SoldiersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CONGREGATION.

Citizens of ParisBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CONGREGATION.

CHOIRBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The choral ensemble is presented as a cathedral choir and is always present throughout the show.