AUDITIONS- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Peter Parnell
Director: Shay Prosperie
Director/Choreographer: Teagan Dominique
Music Director: Nicole Melancon
Stage Manager: Zaine Landry
Assistant Stage Manager: EJ Lataxes
VOCAL AUDITIONS: Saturday September 5 (by appointment; 10am- 5:00pm)
DANCE CALL: Saturday September 5, 2026 (7:00pm; mandatory for ALL Esmeralda auditionees; highly suggested for anyone wishing to be considered for Clopin or any featured dance roles; optional for all others.)
CALLBACKS: Sunday September 6, 2026 (2pm-6pm)
REHEARSALS: September 2026 - December 2026
PERFORMANCES: December 4 - 13, 2026
TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION, PLEASE FILL OUT THE AUDITION FORM. THE LINK IS BELOW.
https://forms.gle/NeTP1Vgv2QAYk1aVA
**Once you have filled out the audition form, you will receive audition times and any other information you may need via email.**
Please prepare a song NOT from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Choose a piece between 2 and 5 minutes from one of Disney’s theatrical productions (ie: Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, etc.) or from one of the following musicals: Wicked, Children of Eden, The Baker’s Wife, The Prince of Egypt, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, or other classic musicals with a similar music style. (Meaning: please no pop/rock musicals and avoid any selections from Grease, Jersey Boys, and Pippin) Please come with an INSTRUMENTAL track that will be hooked up to the sound system.
SYNOPSIS:
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.
CASTING NOTES:
- Casting 25-35 performers, ages 17 and up
- Actors of any disability, race, and gender expression encouraged to audition.
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: Late teens to 30
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
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. BIPOC*
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
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: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: E2
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
Clopin Trouillefou:
The clever and charismatic King or Queen 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, they are witty and playful, but they boast a darker, serious nature when not performing for the crowd. BIPOC*
Gender: any
Age: 20s to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3
**Strong mover (acrobatics and dancing preferred)
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. BIPOC*
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C#4
Saint Aphrodisius:
A stained-glass image that comes to life.
Gender: male / female
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Featured Ensemble roles include:
Lieutenant Frederic Charlus, King Louis XI, Tribunal, Madam, gargoyles, Roma people, soldiers, and citizens of Paris.
We hope to see you there! If you have any questions regarding auditions, please contact Kristen Rodrigue at [email protected]
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Peter Parnell
Director: Shay Prosperie
Director/Choreographer: Teagan Dominique
Music Director: Nicole Melancon
Stage Manager: Zaine Landry
Assistant Stage Manager: EJ Lataxes
VOCAL AUDITIONS: Saturday September 5 (by appointment; 10am- 5:00pm)
DANCE CALL: Saturday September 5, 2026 (7:00pm; mandatory for ALL Esmeralda auditionees; highly suggested for anyone wishing to be considered for Clopin or any featured dance roles; optional for all others.)
CALLBACKS: Sunday September 6, 2026 (2pm-6pm)
REHEARSALS: September 2026 - December 2026
PERFORMANCES: December 4 - 13, 2026
TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION, PLEASE FILL OUT THE AUDITION FORM. THE LINK IS BELOW.
https://forms.gle/NeTP1Vgv2QAYk1aVA
**Once you have filled out the audition form, you will receive audition times and any other information you may need via email.**
Please prepare a song NOT from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Choose a piece between 2 and 5 minutes from one of Disney’s theatrical productions (ie: Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, etc.) or from one of the following musicals: Wicked, Children of Eden, The Baker’s Wife, The Prince of Egypt, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, or other classic musicals with a similar music style. (Meaning: please no pop/rock musicals and avoid any selections from Grease, Jersey Boys, and Pippin) Please come with an INSTRUMENTAL track that will be hooked up to the sound system.
SYNOPSIS:
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.
CASTING NOTES:
- Casting 25-35 performers, ages 17 and up
- Actors of any disability, race, and gender expression encouraged to audition.
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: Late teens to 30
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
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. BIPOC*
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
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: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: E2
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
Clopin Trouillefou:
The clever and charismatic King or Queen 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, they are witty and playful, but they boast a darker, serious nature when not performing for the crowd. BIPOC*
Gender: any
Age: 20s to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3
**Strong mover (acrobatics and dancing preferred)
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. BIPOC*
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C#4
Saint Aphrodisius:
A stained-glass image that comes to life.
Gender: male / female
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Featured Ensemble roles include:
Lieutenant Frederic Charlus, King Louis XI, Tribunal, Madam, gargoyles, Roma people, soldiers, and citizens of Paris.
We hope to see you there! If you have any questions regarding auditions, please contact Kristen Rodrigue at [email protected]
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