AUDITION PACK Please read all instructions carefully 1 ABOUT ‘HUNCHBACK’ What makes a monster and what makes a man? This is the central theme of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a sweeping, grand-scale musical from Disney Theatrical. Based on the 1996 Disney film and Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame tells the story of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell-ringer of Notre Dame, and his desire to one day be a part of the outside world. When he summons the courage to attend the Feast of Fools, he meets Esmeralda, a compassionate gypsy who protects him from an angry mob. But at the same time, Quasimodo’s master, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, and the new captain of the guard, Phoebus de Martin, fall in love with the beautiful girl. Adding to Quasimodo’s struggle is his punishment and derision from Frollo, following years of psychological abuse, and the danger posed by the gypsies, who are willing to kill any outsiders who venture into their secret hideout. But before Paris is burned to the ground, will Quasimodo be able to save Esmeralda from Frollo’s lust and anger? Will she return Quasimodo’s affection? Who is the true monster of Notre Dame? BOOK Peter Parnell MUSIC Alan Menken LYRICS Stephen Schwartz BASED ON THE PLAY/BOOK/FILM The Hunchback Of Notre Dame By Victor Hugo FIRST PRODUCED 2014 TIME & PLACE Paris, 1482 Directed and Produced by: Mr Huntington Assistant Director: Alex Moxon Choreography: Miss Hobbs Musical Director: Graham Brown Assistant MD: Mr Porter-Thaw Choir MD: Mr North Pianist: Melody Day Costumes/Props: Miss Hobbs and Alex Moxon Technical Director: Mr Lane Set Design: Mr Carberry and Mr Lane Artwork: Mrs Lane 2 THE DATES Workshop Tuesday 8th September, 4.45 – 6.30pm, Dance Studio (This is an optional workshop to go through any singing/acting/dance pieces and seek help from the director/musical director or choreographer) Auditions Saturday 12th September, 0930 – 1600, Dance Studio / Hayward Theatre Year 9 – 13 Group A 0930– 1100 Year 9 - 13 Group B 1100 - 1230 Year 9 – 13 Group C 1300 – 1430 (A Firefly link to an online sign-up sheet will be emailed out by Mr Huntington in the first week) Rehearsals, Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays 1635 – 2000 A more specific rehearsal schedule will be sent to you in due course, should you be successful at the audition. You will be expected to rehearse twice a week in a chorus role and 3-4 times a week if playing a principal role. Schedules will get busier as we draw nearer to production week. Weekend rehearsals, 1100 – 1600/1700 - Saturday 19th September 2020 (Open Morning), Sunday 27th September, Saturday 11th October, Sunday 18th October, Sunday 11th November, Sunday 22nd November, Sunday 6th December, Sunday 10th January 2021, Sunday 17th January and Sunday 7th February (tech). (Not all weekend rehearsals are all cast) Performances, Wednesday 10th , Thursday 11th, Friday 12th, 1930 & Saturday th 13 (1430 & 1930) February 2021, Hayward Theatre. Registers are taken at all rehearsals – three unauthorised absences from rehearsals will result in your role being given to someone else. 3 SONG LIST ACT ONE The Bells of Notre Dame part Out There. 4 Olim No 1 4. 2C Quasimodo - up to A. Bar 44 “out Choir/ensemble Dupin (Frollo dad) M6 up to A. there among the millers” to bar 79 “I’ll baritone have spent one day out there”. He has a Bb in No 7 later The Bells of Notre Dame part Solo M5 to D 1. 2 Solo M3 Choir/ensemble Topsy Turvy Part 1. 5 Solo M4 Clopin Choir/ensemble Solo M8 Congregant males 1-6, female 3 M1/M5 Solo F4 to D sweet belt Congregant 1 up to D Solo F3 Frollo Congregant 5 M3, 4, 6, 7 to F higher boys Congregant 3 Clopin bar 68 F# “once a year we The Bells of Notre Dame part throw a party” to 97 “feast of fools”. Congregant 6 5. 2D Goes to a G in No 8. Alt Bb on No 8 but can work around it as sops have the Frollo rich baritone start - bar 16 Female 1 Bb Choir/ensemble Female 3 Frollo Rest and Recreation 6 The Bells of Notre Dame part Phoebus - handsome to Eb. Bar 3 “four 2. 2A The Bells of Notre Dame part years at the front” to bar 24 “at rest and recre...” Ensemble/choir 6. 2E Soldiers M8, M3, M4, M6, M7 (to Solos M1, M5 Clopin Eb) Frollo up to D odd lines Quasimodo Clopin Jehan (shay-Anne) M7 up to D Choir/ensemble - huge ending. Top D in sop Rhythm of the Tambourine. The Bells of Notre Dame part Esmeralda 3. 2B Sanctuary. 3 Quasimodo - Bb in bar 71 but can Solos M2/M3 Frollo down to bottom G. Needs a meaty bottom end - bar 28 “the world be worked around. Solo M4 Db is cruel” to bar 42 “away in here”. The Phoebus next section is also nice to bounce off Jehan Eb bar 10 - 32 Quasimodo in the duet. Frollo Choir/ensemble Quasimodo Topsy Turvy part 2 8 4 Clopin to G Esmeralda to Db Esmeralda Quasimodo to F at the end Esmeralda Act 1 Finale part 2 16B counterpoint. Big Choir/ensemble Solos M3 up to F, M8, M6, M1, finish. M2 (to G), M7, M4 Frollo Solos F1, F4, F3 Sanctuary II 9 Choir/ensemble tenors to A, sops Ensemble (statues/Gargoyles) to D (alt) Frollo bottom F Quasimodo Quasimodo Tavern Song 13 Phoebus Solo M3 (to F), M2, M5, M8, M6 The Bells of Notre Dame gypsies (reprise) 9A ACT TWO Esmeralda Solo M5 to Eb Ensemble Solo F2 to Eb Frollo 1 line Entr’acte 17 Solo F1 Choir. Tough counterpoint Latin Solo M2 to Eb D sip B tenor Heavens Light 14 Choir Quasimodo (to F) gentle and big Esmeralda 1 line finish Angus Dei 17A Baris 1 line Choir Hellfire 15 God Help the Outcasts 10 Male choir/priests to Bb Flight into Egypt 18 Choir/ensemble Frollo bar 10 “beata Maria” to bar M5 (st Aphrodisius) (to E) bar 5 35 “turning me to sin” up to D, possible audition Esmeralda low F, belt to C low F. Solo M7, M2 F1, F4 (low F#) Test end from bar 69 to end “but Solo F3 M5, M6 she will be mine or she will burn” Quasimodo Solo tenor M3 to Bb Choir/Ensemble gargoyles Esmeralda Act 1 Finale 16 Quasimodo Transition to the bell tower Solo M6 (to E), M3 solo to E M7 solo to E, M5 Solo M2, M4, M3, M7, M8 (latter 2 Eb), M6, M1 Solo F4 To D Solo F3, F1 Frollo low E Ensemble (statues/Gargoyles) Choir/ensemble Esmeralda 18A Top of the World 12 Phoebus, covered by ensemble Ensemble plus 1 line 5 Solo F1 Esmeralda low E up to D belt. Esmeralda (Frollo reprise) duet 25D Frollo Phoebus to F Frollo start. Nice part Florika F1 1 line Rest and recreation (reprise) 19 While the city slumbered 24A Choir/ensemble Phoebus Choir/ensemble Quasimodo Made of Stone 25 Finale Ultimo 26 The Court of Miracles 20 Quasimodo to Bb bar 130 Solo M6, M1, M4, M2-8 Clopin (to Gb) - solo Solo F2, F4 Solo F4, F2, F3 Ensemble Solo M5 Ensemble/choir - sop top C Ensemble (gargoyles) Quasimodo In a Place of Miracles 21. Clopin Counterpoint Judex crederis 25A Phoebus to G duet choir (sop/ten B) Esmeralda Quasimodo to G soft piece Kylie Eleison 25B Clopin Choir/ensemble, Choir/ensemble statues/gargoyles Solo F4 down to low A, F1, F2 The Bells of Notre Dame Solo M3, M2, M4, M5 (reprise II) 22 Phoebus to G Solo M1, M8 Quasimodo Solo F1, F4 Choir/ensemble Top of the world (reprise) 25C The Assault 23 Esmeralda low G Frollo Someday 24 6 PRINCIPAL ROLES DOM CLAUDE FROLLO – Archdeacon of Notre Dame Cathedral QUASIMODO – the deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame and Claude Frollo’s charge. CLOPIN TROUILLEFOU – King of the Gypsies PHOEBUS DE MARTIN – Captain of the Cathedral Guard ESMERALDA – a beautiful and free-spirited Gypsy MINOR ROLE JEHAN FROLLO- Claude’s reckless younger brother FLORIKA – a gypsy girl FATHER DUPIN – a priest of Notre Dame and guardian of Claude and Jehan FREDERIC CHARLUS – Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard KING LOUIS XI – King of France, nicknamed the Prudent SAINT APHRODISIUS – a stained-glass image that comes to life GARGOYLES – friends of Quasimodo in Notre Dame Cathedral STATUES - friends of Quasimodo in Notre Dame Cathedral Minor characters will also be part of the congregation ensemble ENSEMBLE / DANCERS Congregation, an ensemble of storytellers who portray various GYPSIES, SOLDIERS, REVELERS, PARISHIONERS, PRIESTS, PROSTITUTES and CITIZENS of Paris. CHOIR An exciting opportunity for a separate choir to appear in our production made up of 16 singers (no acting or movement). This would suit those who are strong harmony singers, perhaps attend a choir at the school already and have limited time to rehearse. Mr North will be choosing those who wish to be part of the choir, so please speak to him directly at the start of the Michaelmas term if you are interested. The choir appear on stage, at the back for the whole production, singing whilst either sat or standing. 7 AUDITIONS WHO? AUDITION ALL CAST Warm up & Movement routine on the day (unprepared) and then you need to consider which category you would like audition for; ENSEMBLE Those who want to go for an ensemble role (which is a choral singing and acting role such as a congregant/gypsy etc) then you will need to sing “Topsy Turvy” in a small group (formed on the day or pre-formed for those who wish to practice together beforehand.