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Auditions for The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Director – Dr. Carrie Klofach  |  Conductor- Dr. Kellie Brown  |  Vocal Directors- Dr. Noah DeLong and Dr. Carrie Klofach

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, 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 gypsy, 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 gypsies – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

The beloved musical, based on the Victor Hugo novel of the same name, features an Academy Award-nominated score from the Disney film, including “Out There” and “God Help the Outcasts” along with new songs from famed composers Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Tangled) and Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Wicked.)

 Auditions: Nov 27, 6-8pm, and Nov 28, 6-8pm

Callbacks: Nov 29, 6-9pm

Audition Location: McGlothlin-Street Theatre

Requirements: Please prepare and memorize 32 bars (1:15-1:30 of music) of a musical theatre song. You must provide sheet music for the pianist hole punched and in a three-ring binder. Sheet music is available to purchase online and available to copy in the library. The library has books called The Singer’s Musical Theatre Anthology with many volumes available for Soprano, Mezzo- Soprano, Tenor, and Baritone/Bass. Choose a song in the style of the musical. Do NOT sing a song from the show. I recommend selecting a song from a Disney musical or a song by the following composers: Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz, Flaherty and Ahrens, Frank Wildhorn, Alan Boublil.

You will not be allowed to sing A Cappella or with a track.
*You may be asked to read from a provided script at your audition.

Production Dates: March 27-31

Rehearsal Dates: January 22- March 26 (not during spring break)

Depending on schedules, rehearsals tentatively will be M-TR 6-9

Tech Rehearsal Saturday: March 23- 9am-9pm (with lunch and dinner break)

All cast members will not be called to every rehearsal.

YOU MUST LIST ALL CONFLICTS ON YOUR AUDITION SHEET AT THE AUDITION

Auditions must be made ahead of the audition time online.

To sign up follow this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094DA8AD2EA2F49-thehunchback

If we run out of audition slots more times will be added.

If you have any questions or need help understanding how to find an audition cut please email Dr. Carrie Klofach at CAKlofach@milligan.edu

Roles Available:

Principals: Ages quoted are character ages, not necessarily actor ages.

•        Claude Frollo– Archdeacon of Notre Dame Cathedral and the most powerful cleric in Paris, he is the reluctant caretaker of Quasimodo. Convinced of his own goodness and righteousness, he will do whatever it takes to rid the city of the gypsy “vermin,” even as he lusts after Esmeralda. Struggles with the conflict between the self-denial required by his religious belief and his strong sexual desire for Esmeralda. Calculating, manipulative, and obsessive. Baritone with a rich lower register.
  Gender: Male any ethnicity
  Age: 40 to 60
  Vocal range top: Bb4
  Vocal range bottom: E2
•        Jehan Frollo(Also Ensemble member, after his death early in Act 1) – 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 any ethnicity
  Age: 20 to 30
  Vocal range top: Eb5
  Vocal range bottom: F3
•        Florika(Also Ensemble member) – A gypsy, and Quasimodo’s mother.
  Gender: Female any ethnicity
  Age: 20 to 30
  Vocal range top: F#5
  Vocal range bottom: C3
•        Quasimodo– Deformed and reclusive, longs to see the outer world, but staunchly loyal to his master, Frollo; possesses great vulnerability, but covers a deep well of pain and rage. This actor will be physically representing Quasimodo’s deformity; therefore actors auditioning for this role must dexterous and flexible. Strong tenor.
  Gender: Male any ethnicity
  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. 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. Tenor.
  Gender: Male or Female any ethnicity
  Age: 30 to 40
  Strong Mover
  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. Tenor/Baritenor.
  Gender: Male any ethnicity
  Age: 25 to 40
  Vocal range top: Ab4
  Vocal range bottom: A2
•         Lieutenant Frederic Charlus(Also Ensemble member) – Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus.
  Gender: Male any ethnicity
  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. Mezzo-soprano.
  Gender: Female any ethnicity
  Age: 20-30
  Strong Dancer/Mover
  Vocal range top: D5
  Vocal range bottom: E3
•         King Louis XI(Also Ensemble member) – A judicial officer.
  Gender: Male any ethnicity
  Age: 20-50
  Vocal range top: E4
  Vocal range bottom: G2
•         Madam(Also Ensemble member) – Owner of a brothel and safe haven for gypsies.
  Gender: Female any ethnicity
  Age: 35-50
•         Saint Aphrodisius(Also Ensemble member) – A stained-glass image that comes to life.
  Gender: Male or Female any ethnicity
  Age: Any
  Vocal range top: E4
  Vocal range bottom: B3
•         Ensemble(Congregants): Lots of singing and some dancing. There are opportunities for numerous solo lines of dialogue and music as the show is narrated throughout by the Ensemble. Featured dancers will be chosen from the Ensemble.
•         Male Ensemble: all ethnicities, good singers and movers. These men should be all ages and sizes. The ensemble men will also play featured roles: townspeople, priests, gargoyles, gypsies, soldiers, etc.
•         Female Ensemble: all ethnicities, good singers and movers. These women should be all ages and sizes. The ensemble women will also play featured roles: townspeople, priests, gargoyles, gypsies, soldiers, etc.
•         Choir:This show contains a costumed onstage choir as well as the rest of the cast! Love to sing? Here’s your chance! Minimal blocking, no speaking, and a TON of singing! Come bring the house down!

Auditions for The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Director – Dr. Carrie Klofach  |  Conductor- Dr. Kellie Brown  |  Vocal Directors- Dr. Noah DeLong and Dr. Carrie Klofach

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, 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 gypsy, 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 gypsies – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

The beloved musical, based on the Victor Hugo novel of the same name, features an Academy Award-nominated score from the Disney film, including “Out There” and “God Help the Outcasts” along with new songs from famed composers Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Tangled) and Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Wicked.)

 Auditions: Nov 27, 6-8pm, and Nov 28, 6-8pm

Callbacks: Nov 29, 6-9pm

Audition Location: McGlothlin-Street Theatre

Requirements: Please prepare and memorize 32 bars (1:15-1:30 of music) of a musical theatre song. You must provide sheet music for the pianist hole punched and in a three-ring binder. Sheet music is available to purchase online and available to copy in the library. The library has books called The Singer’s Musical Theatre Anthology with many volumes available for Soprano, Mezzo- Soprano, Tenor, and Baritone/Bass. Choose a song in the style of the musical. Do NOT sing a song from the show. I recommend selecting a song from a Disney musical or a song by the following composers: Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz, Flaherty and Ahrens, Frank Wildhorn, Alan Boublil.

You will not be allowed to sing A Cappella or with a track.
*You may be asked to read from a provided script at your audition.

Production Dates: March 27-31

Rehearsal Dates: January 22- March 26 (not during spring break)

Depending on schedules, rehearsals tentatively will be M-TR 6-9

Tech Rehearsal Saturday: March 23- 9am-9pm (with lunch and dinner break)

All cast members will not be called to every rehearsal.

YOU MUST LIST ALL CONFLICTS ON YOUR AUDITION SHEET AT THE AUDITION

Auditions must be made ahead of the audition time online.

To sign up follow this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094DA8AD2EA2F49-thehunchback

If we run out of audition slots more times will be added.

If you have any questions or need help understanding how to find an audition cut please email Dr. Carrie Klofach at CAKlofach@milligan.edu

Roles Available:

Principals: Ages quoted are character ages, not necessarily actor ages.

•        Claude Frollo– Archdeacon of Notre Dame Cathedral and the most powerful cleric in Paris, he is the reluctant caretaker of Quasimodo. Convinced of his own goodness and righteousness, he will do whatever it takes to rid the city of the gypsy “vermin,” even as he lusts after Esmeralda. Struggles with the conflict between the self-denial required by his religious belief and his strong sexual desire for Esmeralda. Calculating, manipulative, and obsessive. Baritone with a rich lower register.
  Gender: Male any ethnicity
  Age: 40 to 60
  Vocal range top: Bb4
  Vocal range bottom: E2
•        Jehan Frollo(Also Ensemble member, after his death early in Act 1) – 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 any ethnicity
  Age: 20 to 30
  Vocal range top: Eb5
  Vocal range bottom: F3
•        Florika(Also Ensemble member) – A gypsy, and Quasimodo’s mother.
  Gender: Female any ethnicity
  Age: 20 to 30
  Vocal range top: F#5
  Vocal range bottom: C3
•        Quasimodo– Deformed and reclusive, longs to see the outer world, but staunchly loyal to his master, Frollo; possesses great vulnerability, but covers a deep well of pain and rage. This actor will be physically representing Quasimodo’s deformity; therefore actors auditioning for this role must dexterous and flexible. Strong tenor.
  Gender: Male any ethnicity
  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. 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. Tenor.
  Gender: Male or Female any ethnicity
  Age: 30 to 40
  Strong Mover
  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. Tenor/Baritenor.
  Gender: Male any ethnicity
  Age: 25 to 40
  Vocal range top: Ab4
  Vocal range bottom: A2
•         Lieutenant Frederic Charlus(Also Ensemble member) – Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus.
  Gender: Male any ethnicity
  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. Mezzo-soprano.
  Gender: Female any ethnicity
  Age: 20-30
  Strong Dancer/Mover
  Vocal range top: D5
  Vocal range bottom: E3
•         King Louis XI(Also Ensemble member) – A judicial officer.
  Gender: Male any ethnicity
  Age: 20-50
  Vocal range top: E4
  Vocal range bottom: G2
•         Madam(Also Ensemble member) – Owner of a brothel and safe haven for gypsies.
  Gender: Female any ethnicity
  Age: 35-50
•         Saint Aphrodisius(Also Ensemble member) – A stained-glass image that comes to life.
  Gender: Male or Female any ethnicity
  Age: Any
  Vocal range top: E4
  Vocal range bottom: B3
•         Ensemble(Congregants): Lots of singing and some dancing. There are opportunities for numerous solo lines of dialogue and music as the show is narrated throughout by the Ensemble. Featured dancers will be chosen from the Ensemble.
•         Male Ensemble: all ethnicities, good singers and movers. These men should be all ages and sizes. The ensemble men will also play featured roles: townspeople, priests, gargoyles, gypsies, soldiers, etc.
•         Female Ensemble: all ethnicities, good singers and movers. These women should be all ages and sizes. The ensemble women will also play featured roles: townspeople, priests, gargoyles, gypsies, soldiers, etc.
•         Choir:This show contains a costumed onstage choir as well as the rest of the cast! Love to sing? Here’s your chance! Minimal blocking, no speaking, and a TON of singing! Come bring the house down!

Dr. Ron Kastens, Director of Milligan’s Ministry Leadership Program, will speak for Chapel.