NTAC Audition Notice for:
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
Book by: Peter Parnell • Music by: Alan Menken
Lyrics by: Stephen Schwartz
Directed by: Rebecca Rubino
Musical Direction by: Jennifer D’Onofrio • Choreography by: Kara Dillard
Show Run Dates: September 25 - October 25, 2026
Auditions are
Monday & Tuesday
July 27th & July 28th
7pm - 10pm.
Callbacks are by invitation only on Wednesday, July 29th
Please prepare a 32-bar cut of a song in the style of the show.
An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in the correct key.
Accompanist will not transpose music.
Be prepared to learn a short dance routine.
This is a non-equity, volunteer community theatre production.
There is no pay.
Based on Victor Hugo’s novel and songs from the Disney animated film, The Hunchback of
Notre Dame is set against the famed bells and towering walls of the Notre Dame Cathedral in
15th Century Paris. The story follows Quasimodo, the deformed, gentle bell-ringer, who has
lived his life hidden away from the world. When he dares to step outside during the Festival of
Fools, he encounters the brave and compassionate Esmeralda, which awakens his longing for
friendship, freedom, and belonging. As the ruthless Archdeacon Frollo tightens his grip on the
city, Quasimodo must confront fear and injustice to find the meaning of true courage in a world
that judges by appearances. With a sweeping score by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz,
The Hunchback of Notre Dame explores what it really means to be human.
If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, please send your headshot, resume, and
audition video to: rebecca.h.rubino@gmail.com no later than Thursday, July 23rd by 11:59pm.
All video submissions will receive a confirmation email with an audition form included. Please
return the form with all rehearsal/performance conflicts listed. Video submissions may need to
complete a dance audition prior to casting.
Rehearsals begin Saturday, August 1st. The general rehearsal schedule is Mondays -
Thursdays, 7pm - 10pm and Saturdays 10am - 4pm. There will be an additional rehearsal on
Friday, Sept. 18th from 7pm - 10pm.Shows are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. There will be a
two-show Saturday on October 17th with shows at 2pm and 7:30pm. There will NOT be a show
on Thursday, October 15th.
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Character Breakdown
QUASIMODO
(Playable Age: 20+ - - Male-identifying)
The deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame and Claude Frollo’s charge. Ringing the bells daily has
left him partially deaf, but very strong. 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 he needs to be.
Vocal Range: Bb2 - Bb4
[The director will consider splitting this part between a deaf or hard-of-hearing actor to perform
the character and a non-deaf actor to sing and speak the role. Both actors would be onstage
simultaneously and work together to bring this character to life. Deaf or hard-of-hearing actors
are encouraged to audition.]
ESMERALDA
(Playable Age: 20+ - - Female-identifying)
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 quickly befriends him. Additionally, against her better judgement, she falls
for the cocky yet moral Phoebus.
Vocal Range: Eb3 - C5 (strong belt & light mix)
CLAUDE FROLLO
(Playable Age: 40+ - - Male-identifying)
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.
Vocal Range: F2 - D4
CAPTAIN PHOEBUS DE MARTIN
(Playable Age: 25+ - - Male-identifying)
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.
Vocal Range: Ab2 - Ab4
CLOPIN TROUILLEFOU
(Playable Age: 30+ - - Male-identifying)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.
Vocal Range: G4 top
CONGREGATION (FEATURED ENSEMBLE)
A group of strong and dynamic performers who all function as narrators and play multiple
featured roles. These actors will have solo lines of music and dialogue. They will play 40+ roles
including: Jehan Frollo, Florika, Father Dupin, King Louis XI, Tribunal, Madam, St. Aphrodisius,
Romani, gargoyles, soldiers, and citizens of Paris.
***If any performers are excellent sight-readers or are able to learn music by rote very quickly
and cannot commit to the full rehearsal and performance schedule, please contact
rebecca.h.rubino@gmail.com for more information about possible involvement in the Choir for
the show.