Zao Theatre is holding auditions for the musical play, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
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 Hunchback of Notre Dame will be directed by Mickey Bryce, music directed by CJ O'Hara, choreographed by Laura Christian, with set design by J Michael Sanders.
Auditions are by appointment and will be held on Monday night, APRIL 16th, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Auditions will consist of singing a 16 bar excerpt from a Broadway show tune (ballad or up-tempo) as well as cold readings from the script. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music. No trax recordings please.
Call-backs are scheduled for Tuesday, April 17th, at 6:30 PM.
Sign up for any open audition time.
Auditions will be held at the Zao Theatre at Centerstage Church, 550 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction, AZ 85120. (Broadway and Ironwood)
www.zaotheatre.com
The production dates are Friday, NOVEMBER 2ND, 2018 - Saturday, NOVEMBER 17TH, 2018. Shows run on Friday nights at 7:30 PM, and Saturdays at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, September 4 th, at 6:30 PM, and will be held on Monday -Thursday nights, 6:30 PM- 9:30 PM plus Saturday mornings from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon. Tech week begins Monday, October 29th.
Conflicts will be an important consideration in casting.
The cast will include a large ensemble of singer/actors.
CAST INFORMATION
Character Breakdown
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 gypsy “vermin,” even as he lusts after Esmeralda. Calculating, manipulative, and obsessive.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: E2
Jehan Frollo
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Florika
A gypsy and Quasimodo’s mother.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: E4
Father Dupin
A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: A3
Vocal range bottom: C3
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: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: Bb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Clopin Trouillefou
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: D3
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: A2
Lieutenant Frederic Charlus
Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30
Esmeralda
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: E3
King Louis XI
King of France, nicknamed the Prudent.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 50
Tribunal
A judicial officer.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 50
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Madam
Owner of a brothel and safe haven for gypsies.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 50
Saint Aphrodisius
A stained-glass image that comes to life.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: B3
Congregation
Gypsies, gargoyles, soldiers, and citizens of Paris.
Gender: Both
Choir
Gender: Both
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