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The hunchback of notre dame

Mainstage Musical

Directed by Brittany Covert
Music Directed by Cara Chowning

Auditions: Saturday, August 20

10:00 am: If you are interested in joining the choir, come sing with us, meet the music director and audition for solo parts.

10:00 am: Anyone auditioning for Esmerelda, Phoebus, Clopin, ensemble, or featured dancer should come in comfortable clothes for dance audition

12:00 pm Anyone auditioning for Quasimodo or Frollo or any children under 15 (the parts for children will be very limited and reserved for strong dancers/singers)

Any callbacks will happen in the afternoon on the same day.

If you cannot attend auditions due to a scheduling conflict please contact brittany@munciecivic.org

Audition Materials (click the links below for the music selections. We will take time to teach the music before you audition)

Ensemble

Clopin

Esmeralda

Frollo

Phoebus

Quasimodo

Aphrodisius

Soprano Solo

Male Solo:Jehan

Choir:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame has a powerful choir on stage the entire show.

These individuals will sing with books in choir robes. There will be no choreography or lines to learn. You can indicate on form if you are interested in choir only, or choir and solo roles as well.

Rehearsals will be predominantly twice a week on Sundays usually 2-5 with an occasional early evening and Tuesday evenings.

Dancers:

Seeking dancers comfortable with latin partner dance (salsa, tango, etc.) for a featured dance number. Must be available Sundays & Thursdays beginning 8/21.

For a breakdown of the roles, click the CHARACTER BREAKDOWN below.

Please contact brittany@munciecivic.org with questions.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Quasimodo: We are seeking a Deaf or HOH actor, who will sign the entirety of the lines. If you know of anyone in the community that fits this description, please reach out to brittany@munciecivic.org for more info.

Quasimodo’s Voice (Male, 17-30): This actor will perform all of Quasimodo’s lines and songs and be on stage with Quasimodo throughout the show.

Dom Claude Frollo (Male, 40+) The Archdeacon of Notre Dame. This role will be taught some sign language to communicate with Quasimodo while vocalizing the lines/songs. No choreography.

Esmerelda (Female, 18-30) The heroine of the show and main love interest. Dance and solo vocals required.

Clopin (Male or Non-Binary, 18+) King of the Gypsies, a trickster like character that must play the crowd for comedic relief and narrator. Dance is required.

Phoebus de Martin (Male, 18-30) Soldier with PTSD. Main love interest for Esmerelda. Dance and solo vocals required.

Gargoyles, Congregants, Gypsys, Soldiers, Citizens (Any gender, 15+) These characters serve as narrators and build the world. Many solo vocals, lines, and dances. Featured throughout.

Jehan Frollo: (male, 16+) Claude’s brother, Quasimodo’s birth father. Vocal Soloist. May double as Frederic, the Lieutenant of the Guard or join the choir.

Saint Aphrodisius: (any gender, 18+) a statue that comes to life and sings a solo song in costume as a beheaded martyr.

Frederick: (male, 16+) Lieutenant of the Guard, some dancing. May double as Jehan or join the choir.

Father Dupin (male 40+) Priest of Notre Dame and guardian of Claude and Jehan, some solo vocals. Will double as citizen/congregant or choir.

Children (any gender, ages 10-14) Very few or possibly just one child will be cast in the show. Must be strong vocalists and dancers to be considered. Will be featured in Topsy-Turvy as first to accept Quasimodo.

Audition information

Auditions are held at Muncie Civic Theatre located 216 E. Main St, Downtown Muncie, Ind. unless otherwise noted above.

If you have any more questions, please email us at tickets@munciecivic.org

HOW TO PREPARE

You will be asked to read from the script. Non-musical productions will either provide sides from the script or ask you to prepare a monologue, do not prepare anything unless it is stated.
For musicals you will be audition with music from the show usually posted online 2 weeks prior to show. Do not prepare anything else unless it is stated to do so.
Wear comfortable clothes. We encourage you to look your best, but also come prepared for some dance or movement exercises for bigger dance musical auditions (not all shows have dance portions).

Call Backs will be scheduled for later in the afternoon or the next day. Using the email address you will provide in your audition form or with a physical posted list, we will contact you for your callback. Just because you’re not on the callback list does not mean you are not in the show.
Character Breakdowns are listed above for each show. There is some flexibility in requirements within reason (such as age) and some are non-negotiable, so please plan accordingly. You have the ability to indicate which role you are interested in on your audition form, along with whether or not you would accept an ensemble role. Please be honest in your willingness to participate, as this helps the casting process go more smoothly.

Get your calendar out – you need to share your rehearsal conflicts. Every rehearsal is important and while every actor may not be called in for every rehearsal, when you are needed, you are needed! The fewer you have the better, but above all, be honest when filling out the audition form and listing any conflicts you might have.

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals are typically Sunday – Thursday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, beginning the week after auditions.

PERFORMANCES

Mainstage Shows typically run for three weekends (with some exceptions) including a week of technical rehearsals prior. You must be available for all of the show/tech dates. Check the website for all performance dates to make sure you are available before you sign up to audition.

CAST LISTS

Anyone who has signed up to audition will receive an email notice the first business day after auditions with the full cast list.

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