Tree County Players Audition Packet

Audition Dates: April 27-28

Performance Dates: June 25-29

Synopsis:

Based on the novel and from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of 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 musical begins as sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth- century . , 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 , he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy, . Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome 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.

A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.

Audition Information:  Auditions will be held at the playhouse on April 27 from 9 AM- 2 PM, April 28 from 7 PM- 9 PM, and April 29 from 4 PM- 9 PM  Sign-ups for auditions will be on: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4CAFAD2AA1FA7-oklahoma o This link is the correct link, disregard the Oklahoma on the end.  If you are unable to make these auditions or are unable to access the internet, you may schedule an audition by calling 765.894.5306. You must call before April 28 to schedule an audition via phone or schedule an alternate audition time. o Requests for alternate audition times made after April 28 will not be honored.  Please have all rehearsal time conflicts with you – if we know about a time conflict, we can often work around it. Attending rehearsals is very important. Casting preference will be given to those who can attend and stay for all required practices.

Rehearsal Information:  Show rehearsals will begin the week of May 6th.  No Saturday or Sunday rehearsals are anticipated, but may be required.  Depending upon the role, some cast members will not be required to attend all rehearsals.  ALL cast members are required to attend ALL rehearsals during show week.  Rehearsals on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday will usually begin at 6:00 pm and will usually end by 8:30 pm, except the week before the show and show week. These rehearsals may go until 9:00 pm or later. Wednesday and Friday rehearsals will be TBA.

What Will The Audition Consist Of?:  Completing an audition information form (these may be completed in advance—form follows.)  Performance of a memorized monologue chosen from one of those included in this package. Memorization is required. This shows us that you are capable of memorizing lines and it frees you to present a demonstration of your acting ability rather than your reading ability.  Performance of 16 measures of a Broadway style , preferably from the show.  React to some casting committee requests (e.g. – changing emotions, physical reactions, etc.).  Possibly read lines from the script

Your Audition Will Be Rated Based On:  Characterization  Rehearsal availability  Vocal quality, tone, and sound  Comic ability – is very important and may outweigh other qualities  Stage presence  Ability to convey emotions  Articulation and dialogue understandability  Timing

CAST WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA E-MAIL ABOUT WHAT ROLE THEY HAVE BEEN CAST IN.

MONOLOGUE CHOICES

Male/Quasimodo Monologue Choice: Chorus /Ensemble Monologue Choice: Years later, in the crypts below Notre Dame, Creeping past the ghostly fountains there were discovered two skeletons. One of

beside which beggars slept. They which held the other in its embrace. The first ducked into the shadows to avoid was that of a woman with a woven band being seen by a pair of women at the around her neck. The second was that of a windows holding candles, which m an whose spinal column was crooked. When sputtered in the gathering fog. The they tried to detach the skeleton he held in his curfew had sounded long ago and the arms, he crumbled to dust. streets were becoming blacker and more deserted every moment. They could distinguish nothing of the mass Male/Frollo Monologue Choice: of buildings, except black roofs at strange acute angles. And the So a gypsy dares to enter this holy labyrinth of alleys and bridges like a place. Your kind aren’t allowed ball of thread tangled by a cat. here. What are you doing in here? The boy doesn’t need your help. He’s my charge. loves even a Female/Esmerelda Monologue Choice: monster. Some of us are less human. In the moral sense. You Why do you hate us so much? What did dance in public without shame or we ever do to you?! I came here to find modesty. Do you also deny that boy. It was my fault he was up on the possessing black magic? You’re stage in the first place. He’s no less clever. You twist the truth just as you human than the rest of us. I dance twist your body and dance. Our Lord because I enjoy it. Others enjoy it, too, said something. You see him and give me money. If I had the power of on the cross there, gazing down on magic, why wouldn’t I use it to help myself us? Midnight mass is starting. I and my people?! Your grace, there must must go. My child, though your be some charity inside you. If you’ve people are lost, maybe something helped that boy, then surely you can within you can be saved. Stay. extend that kindness to others almost as Perhaps you’ll see what true beauty unfortunate. How you would wish others to is and we…We can continue this treat you, could you not treat them? conversation afterwards.

Audition Form

Please print legibly Name:______Grade:______Address:______City:______State:______ZIP:______Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______E mail:______T-Shirt Size:______List role/s you are most interested in below: ______

Show dates are June 25-29

Are you involved in any activities or job which would prevent you from being at rehearsals? ______

If so, what days & times? ______(Use back of form if you need more space)

Any family willing to help with this show (sets, costumes, publicity, cast meals, etc.)? ______

If so, please list contact information for them (e-mail address or phone number - e-mail is preferable) ______

Please list past theatrical experience: ______

Are you willing to help backstage? ______- please check areas of interest below Sets______Props ______Costumes ______Lights ______Sound ______Stage crew ______Publicity ______Make-up ______Photography ______

Female Song Choice-

Male Song Choice Out There

Male Song Choice Hellfire

Female Song Choice Top of the World

Male Song Choice Heaven’s Light