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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
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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
13th (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.
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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
Female 1 Frollo rich baritone start - bar 16
Bb
Female 3 Choir/ensemble
Frollo
Rest and Recreation 6
The Bells of Notre Dame part Phoebus - handsome to Eb. Bar 3 “four
2. 2A years at the front” to bar 24 “at rest
The Bells of Notre Dame part
6. 2E and recre...”
Ensemble/choir
Clopin Soldiers M8, M3, M4, M6, M7 (to
Solos M1, M5
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
Sanctuary. 3 Esmeralda
3. 2B
Frollo down to bottom G. Needs a Quasimodo - Bb in bar 71 but can
Solos M2/M3
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
Esmeralda
ACT TWO
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
6PRINCIPAL 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.
7AUDITIONS
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. Max 4 in a group). No
acting audition required.
SPECIALIST DANCER Miss Hobbs is looking for a specialist group of dancers to dance the more
technical routines in the show and will be playing revellers and gypsies.
Those of you who wish to be part of Miss Hobbs’ specialist dance crew in the
show you will need to learn a dance routine from “Topsy Turvy” and dance
in small groups on the day. Please find the dance tuition video here on the
King’s Ely Hunchback webpage.
You will also need to learn the ensemble singing piece ‘Topsy Turvy’ (link
here) either as a solo or in a group (formed on the day or pre-formed for
those who wish to practice together beforehand. Max 4 in a singing group.
MINOR ROLE Those who want to go for a minor role (such as a gargoyle, statue, St
Aphrodisius, Jehan or Florika and part of the ensemble) you will be expected
to perform 1 solo song from the minor role audition list on p10
Graham (MD) will be testing your individual vocal range.
Choose 1 minor role from any of the 3 available audition pieces (see p11).
Learn off by heart and be prepared to be partnered up on the day. (You may
wish to rehearse in pre-formed groups). It would make sense to choose a
character that shows you off at your best, but do not worry if it isn’t the
actual character you wish to go for. Remember it’s not all about the number
of lines you have… it’s what you do when you aren’t speaking that is also
important. Acting is reacting!
PRINCIPAL ROLE If you would like to go for a major character (see p7 for who is a major
character) you will be expected to perform 1 or 2 solo songs from the
audition list on p9 (1 or 2 depending on whether you would like to go for
more than one character or show different aspects of your voice). You may
be asked to sing a short section of another character song if the panel
requests it. Graham (MD) will be testing your individual vocal range.
Choose one or two roles from the three available audition pieces and you
are required to perform as that character for all of the audition pieces i.e. if
choosing Quasimodo, you will need to learn Quasimodo’s lines for each of
the audition pieces he appears in. Learn off by heart and be prepared to be
partnered up on the day. (You may wish to rehearse in pre-formed groups).
It would make sense to choose a character (or two) that shows you off at
your best. Mr Huntington is looking for those who can take specific
direction, to create larger than life characters, ‘let go’ and impress – be
prepared!
8PRINCIPAL ROLE (Singing Audition Pieces)
I have outlined the key singing parts below. You may audition for one or two roles and you must learn all the
passages of the character you want to audition for. Not least of all because it will give you time to consider the
character instead of reading the words off a page. I will be looking for the following:
Acting through song
That you “get” the character
Technical vocal ability in line with the part you are auditioning for (range, control, stamina, dynamics
etc)
Click on the song titles to go straight to the sheet music
No / Song Page Bars
Quasimodo (M) Strong high tenor with power and sensitivity Vocal range Bb2 to Bb5
p4-6 Bar 44 “out there among the millers” to bar 79 “I’ll have spent one day out there”.
4. Out There
14. Heaven’s p134-136Bar 13 “So many times out there” to end.
Light
23. Made of Stone p242-243Bar 116”and now I’m on my own” to end
Esmeralda (F) Mezzo Soprano with strong lower belt. Vocal range E3 to D5.
10. God Help The p104-106 Bar 63 “I ask for nothing” to end
Outcasts
24. Someday p227-229 Bar 5 “I used to believe” to bar 40 “live and let live”.
Frollo (M) Baritone with rich lower register. Vocal range E2 to Bb4.
3. “Sanctuary” p38-40 Bar 28 “the world is cruel” to bar 63 “obey and stay in here”.
15. “Hellfire” p138- Bar 10 “be-ata Maria” to bar 35 “turning me to sin”.
140
15. “Hellfire (2)” p145 Bar 69 “but she will be mine or she will burn” to end
Captain Phoebus (M) Tenor with strong mixed voice. Vocal range A2 to Ab4.
6. Rest & Recreation” p59-60 Bar 3 “four years at the front” to bar 24 “at rest and recreation...”
16a “Esmeralda p160-161Bar 49 “what have I done” to bar 56 “body left for dead” to G.
Act 1 Finale”
Clopin (M/F) Tenor. Vocal range D3 to F#5
5. “Topsy Turvy p52-54 Bar 68 “once a year we throw a party” to 97 “feast of fools”.
part 1”
20. “The Court of p203 Bar 64 “it’s always sad” to bar 73 “our lives or yours”.
Miracles”
9MINOR ROLE (singing audition pieces)
Click on the song titles to go straight to the sheet music
No / Song Page Bars
Frolika (F) Classical Soprano. Vocal range E4 to F#5.
26. Finale p270-271Bar 44 “Olim deus” to bar 59 “splendidum”
St Aphrodisius (F/M) Vocal range B3 to E4.
18. Flight into Egypt p182-183Bar 5 “saint aphrodisius” to bar 27 “who is notre dame”
Jehan (M) Baritone/Tenor. Vocal range F3 to Eb5.
2b. The Bells of Notre p15-17 Bar 10 “Not like this profligate” to Bar 32 “Defiled all the laws”.
Dame
ENSEMBLE ROLE (choral singing and acting) & SPECIALIST
DANCERS (dancing and choral singing)
If you want to be involved in the ensemble rather than going for one of the principal or minor roles, then please learn the
audition piece below. You can audition in small groups, which will be formed on the day, or you can practice beforehand
with friends of your choice, max 4 (who are also going for ensemble). All those wishing to be a specialist dancer will also
need to learn and perform this song.
Click on the song titles to go straight to the sheet music
No / Song Page Bars
Ensemble “Men and Women”
8. “Topsy Turvy” p82-87 Bar 86 to end.
I look forward to seeing you all at auditions
Gaz (Graham Brown)
Musical Director
10PRINCIPAL ROLE (acting pieces)
DOM CLAUDE FROLLO – 2 & 3
QUASIMODO – 1, 2 & 3
CLOPIN TROUILLEFOU - 1
PHOEBUS DE MARTIN - 1
ESMERALDA – 1 & 2
MINOR ROLE (acting pieces)
GARGOYLES - 3
STATUES - 3
GYPSIES (take all lines) – 1
AUDITION PIECE 1 – click here to go to audition piece
(Esmeralda, Clopin, Phoebus, Quasimodo, Gypsies)
AUDITION PIECE 2 - click here to go to audition piece
(Esmeralda, Quasimodo, Frollo)
AUDITION PIECE 3 - click here to go to audition piece
(Quasimodo, Statue, Gargoyle, Frollo)
11Audition Piece 1
1213
14
15
Audition Piece 2
1617
18
Audition Piece 3
1920
4. Out There
2122
23
14. Heaven’s Light
2425
26
25. Made of Stone
2728
10. God Help The Outcasts
2930
31
24. Someday
3233
34
3. Sanctuary
3536
37
15. Hellfire
3839
40
15. Hellfire (2)
416. Rest and Recreation
4243
16A. Esmeralda/Act 1 Finale
4445
5. Topsy Turvy (Part 1)
4647
48
20. The Court of Miracles
4926. Finale Ultimo
5051
18. Flight Into Egypt
5253
2b. The Hunchback of Notre Dame
5455
56
8. Topsy Turvy (part 2)
5758
59
60
61
62
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