The Hunchback of Notre Dame Auditions
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Auditions
WHEN: Saturday, November 7 at 3 pm and Sunday, November 8 at 7 pm
Callbacks: Date TBD. Callbacks are invitation only.
WHERE: Cottingham Theatre on the campus of Columbia College (1301 Columbia College Dr)
‼️Please fill out the online audition form on our website before attending the auditions. The link is below.‼️
Production Team
Director – Julian Deleon
Music Director – Amanda Hines Wrona
Choreographer – Crystal E. Aldamuy
CASTING: All roles are available. Ages 15 and up. All genders and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition.
Vocal Audition: Please prepare 16 bars or :30 to :60 seconds of a musical theatre song in a similar dramatic style. Please bring a karaoke track (with no vocals). No sheet music and no a capella auditions please.
Dance Audition: Please come dressed and be prepared to move. Please wear appropriate footwear to dance.
*Choir Options: Auditioners who are interested in singing in the separate Choir only, do not need to dance or read at auditions.
Rehearsal Schedule: March 7 - May 13, 2027 (NO CONFLICTS AFTER MAY 1) Please list ALL conflicts for this time frame.
Monday-Thursday evenings: 7:00 -9:30/10:00 pm
Sunday evenings: 6:00 – 9:00/9:30 pm
Two week before opening night: 6:30-10:30 pm
Performance Schedule: May 14, 15, 20,21,22,27,28,29 at 8 pm and May 16 and 23 at 3 pm
In-person auditions are preferred. However, if you are unavailable to attend in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition. Please email Jeni at [email protected] by November 5 for video audition details.
Show synopsis
The story 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 Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, 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.
For a full character breakdown:
Quasimodo – Plays Male 18-30
The deformed bellringer 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. Must sing well. Although Quasimodo does not dance, the role requires physicality. (Bb4-Bb2).
Esmeralda – Plays Female 18-30
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. Must dance well. (Db5-Eb3)
Claude Frollo – Plays Male 40-60
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. Must sing well. Does not dance. (D4-E2)
Jehan Frollo – Plays Male 18-25
Claude’s reckless younger brother. With Florika, he fathers Quasimodo, who he leaves in his brother’s care. Wild, passionate, and strong-willed. Will also play a Congregant. (Eb4-G#2)
Florika – Plays Female 18-25
A Romani woman and Quasimodo’s mother. Will also play a Congregant. (F5-C#4)
Father Dupin – Plays Male over 40
A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian. Will also play a Congregant. (A4-C4)
Clopin Trouillefou – any Gender 25-40
The clever and charismatic Leader 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, Clopin is witty and playful, but boasts a darker, serious nature when not performing for the crowd. (G4-C3)
Captain Phoebus de Martin – Plays Male 25-40
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. (Ab4-Ab2)
Lieutenant Frederic Charlus – Plays Male 20-30
Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus
Congregants/Storytellers – All genders and ages. Congregants will play several roles including King Louis XI, a Tribunal, a Madam, Gargoyles, Statues Saint Aphrodisius (physicality). Congregants will be a mix of strong singers and dancers.
Choir – Mix of voices (SSAATTBB) all ages and genders. The Choir is a separate entity to the Congregants and will be singing only.
NOTE: The genders listed are for the character vs. the actor; all roles are open to actors of differing ethnicities and gender identities.
WHEN: Saturday, November 7 at 3 pm and Sunday, November 8 at 7 pm
Callbacks: Date TBD. Callbacks are invitation only.
WHERE: Cottingham Theatre on the campus of Columbia College (1301 Columbia College Dr)
‼️Please fill out the online audition form on our website before attending the auditions. The link is below.‼️
Production Team
Director – Julian Deleon
Music Director – Amanda Hines Wrona
Choreographer – Crystal E. Aldamuy
CASTING: All roles are available. Ages 15 and up. All genders and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition.
Vocal Audition: Please prepare 16 bars or :30 to :60 seconds of a musical theatre song in a similar dramatic style. Please bring a karaoke track (with no vocals). No sheet music and no a capella auditions please.
Dance Audition: Please come dressed and be prepared to move. Please wear appropriate footwear to dance.
*Choir Options: Auditioners who are interested in singing in the separate Choir only, do not need to dance or read at auditions.
Rehearsal Schedule: March 7 - May 13, 2027 (NO CONFLICTS AFTER MAY 1) Please list ALL conflicts for this time frame.
Monday-Thursday evenings: 7:00 -9:30/10:00 pm
Sunday evenings: 6:00 – 9:00/9:30 pm
Two week before opening night: 6:30-10:30 pm
Performance Schedule: May 14, 15, 20,21,22,27,28,29 at 8 pm and May 16 and 23 at 3 pm
In-person auditions are preferred. However, if you are unavailable to attend in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition. Please email Jeni at [email protected] by November 5 for video audition details.
Show synopsis
The story 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 Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, 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.
For a full character breakdown:
Quasimodo – Plays Male 18-30
The deformed bellringer 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. Must sing well. Although Quasimodo does not dance, the role requires physicality. (Bb4-Bb2).
Esmeralda – Plays Female 18-30
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. Must dance well. (Db5-Eb3)
Claude Frollo – Plays Male 40-60
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. Must sing well. Does not dance. (D4-E2)
Jehan Frollo – Plays Male 18-25
Claude’s reckless younger brother. With Florika, he fathers Quasimodo, who he leaves in his brother’s care. Wild, passionate, and strong-willed. Will also play a Congregant. (Eb4-G#2)
Florika – Plays Female 18-25
A Romani woman and Quasimodo’s mother. Will also play a Congregant. (F5-C#4)
Father Dupin – Plays Male over 40
A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian. Will also play a Congregant. (A4-C4)
Clopin Trouillefou – any Gender 25-40
The clever and charismatic Leader 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, Clopin is witty and playful, but boasts a darker, serious nature when not performing for the crowd. (G4-C3)
Captain Phoebus de Martin – Plays Male 25-40
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. (Ab4-Ab2)
Lieutenant Frederic Charlus – Plays Male 20-30
Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus
Congregants/Storytellers – All genders and ages. Congregants will play several roles including King Louis XI, a Tribunal, a Madam, Gargoyles, Statues Saint Aphrodisius (physicality). Congregants will be a mix of strong singers and dancers.
Choir – Mix of voices (SSAATTBB) all ages and genders. The Choir is a separate entity to the Congregants and will be singing only.
NOTE: The genders listed are for the character vs. the actor; all roles are open to actors of differing ethnicities and gender identities.
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