THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Equity Principal Auditions - Developmental Lab Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions:
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Contract
Other
Developmental Lab Agreement: $1000/week

Location
Pearl Studios NYC 500
500 Eighth Avenue
(35th/36th Streets)
New York, NY
4th floor

Seeking
Equity actors who sing, men and women

See breakdown.

Preparation
Please prepare a traditional legit musical theatre song that shows legit technique and high range. An accompanist will be provided.

Please bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.

Other Dates
Dates: January 6-17, 2014 (2 weeks).

EPA 11/12, 10am to 6pm, at Pearl 500
ECC/Singers 11/13, 10 female singers, 2 male singers, at Pearl 500
(there are no dancers in this ensemble)

Other
Based on the Victor Hugo Novel and Disney film

Personnel
Director: Scott Schwartz
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Book: Peter Parnell
Musical Director: Michael Kosarin
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

Disney Theatrical Productions is currently developing The Hunchback of Notre Dame into a new stage musical based on Victor Hugo’s famous 1831 novel and the 1996 Disney animated feature. This is a reinvention of the 1999 German production Der Glockner von Notre Dame, with an eye toward a possible regional theatre production. This new approach to the material incorporates a “story theatre” style of dramatization in an intimate staging. The epic tale is set in late 15th century Paris. The Hunchback of Notre Dame investigates “what makes a monster and what makes a man.” This musical features the Oscar nominated score by Alan Menken (music) and Stephen Schwartz (lyrics) with a new book by Peter Parnell.

SEEKING:

QUASIMODO
20s, deformed and reclusive. Longs to see the outside 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, much like in An Elephant Man. Therefore actors submitted for this role must be dexterous and flexible. Strong tenor. Range Bb 2 to C5.

FROLLO
50s, Archdeacon of Notre Dame. A severe man who is convinced of his own goodness and
righteousness. He struggles with the conflict between the self denial required by his religious belief and his strong sexual desire for Esmerelda. This struggle ultimately drives him mad. Baritone with a rich lower register. Range: F2 to F4. For EPA audition, please sing a song featuring the lower part of range.

ESMERALDA
20s, exquisitely beautiful, exotic and oozing with sexuality. A free-spirited gypsy who has often gotten into trouble for speaking her mind and standing up for what she believes in. Mezzo. Range E3 to Eb 5. For EPA audition, please sing contemporary pop theatre (not rock) song.

PHOEBUS
30s, dashing captain of the Cathedral Guard. Leading man type who is conflicted between following his duty and doing what’s right. Tenor. Range: C3 to A4.

CLOPIN
30s/40s, a great character man with flair. The King of the Gypsies. High tenor. C3 to Bb 4.

Performers of all cultural backgrounds strongly encouraged to attend.