Auditions Announced For Hunchback of Notre Dame at Historic Owen Theatre

The Branson Regional Arts Council invites all interested actors, singers and dancers to attend our open auditions for our October production of 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 is a captivating tale of love, acceptance, heroism and humanity.

Auditions will be held at the Historic Owen Theatre on Sunday, July 28th and Monday, July 29th beginning at 6pm. Please arrive as close to 6pm as possible. Out of respect for everyone’s time we will try to get done as soon as possible.

The show has roles for adults (18+) with a variety of talents and skill levels.

• Performances are October 17-27, 2024.
• Please be prepared to provide all conflicts from August 8th through the show dates. 
• A theatre resume and headshot are required for those seeking named roles.

For vocal auditions, please prepare a less than 60 second cut of a musical theatre song in the style of the show that showcases your range and acting skills. You may also sing from the show. Please bring an mp3 track or youtube karaoke track cued up on your smart device. NO A CAPPELLA auditions.

Acting auditions will include cold readings from the script.  We will be looking for strong acting choices and interpretation.

Dance auditions will include learning a segment of a dance from the show. There will be an easier dance section which everyone will do, followed by a more advanced section to for potential featured dancers. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes.

Callbacks will be held Wednesday, July 31st starting at 6:00 PM.  You will be invited to participate following your audition.  Some roles may not require callbacks.

PRIMARY CHARACTERS
These performers must be strong singers, and actors.

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: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: E2

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: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Clopin Trouillefou
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3

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

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.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3

The Ensemble in this production is referred to as “The Congregation” or “Congregants”

Congregation
Roma, gargoyles, soldiers, and citizens of Paris.
Gender: Any
Dance: There are roles for Movers and for more advanced featured dancers

FEATURED CONGREGANTS

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.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C#4

Father Dupin
A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C4

Lieutenant Frederic Charlus
Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30

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 the Roma.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 50

Saint Aphrodisius
A statue that comes to life in Quasimodo’s imagination who encourages him to be brave.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: B2

There will also be a Choir of 10 additional Singers.
Gender: Any
Acting: None
Dancing: None

We hope to see you there!

Branson Regional Arts Council

The Branson Regional Arts Council was founded in 1965 as the “Taney Arts Council,” and officially established 501 (c)(3) non-profit status as “Branson Arts Council, Inc.” in 1993.

Our mission is “to create exceptional artistic, cultural and educational opportunities for our community.”

Financial support  is provided by BRAC members, theatre patrons, private donors, as well as additional grant support from  the Missouri Arts Council and other organizations.

BRAC, PO Box 2004, Branson, MO 65615