Additional Auditions This Weekend! The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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The Barn Players
Oct 26, 2017, 8:18:03 PM10/26/17
to The Barn Players Community Theatre
ADDITIONAL AUDITION DATE!
BOYS NEEDED!
…for students in middle school and high school only.
The Barn Junior Production of…
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Peter Parnell
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film.
Directed by Jason Coats
Musical Direction by Todd Gregory-Gibbs
ADDITIONAL AUDITION DATE:
Sunday, October 29th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm
St. Pius School at 55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Seeking a multi-ethnic cast of students in grades 7-12.
HUNCHBACK will have an acting company as usual, plus a large chorus that sings with the pit. Members of the chorus will learn the beautiful, challenging score, often singing in Latin, but will have a significantly smaller rehearsal commitment that also offers more flexibility. Music will not need to be memorized, and the chorus, just like the pit, will not even be called to all tech week rehearsals. These open rehearsals are for people interested in either the acting company or pit chorus. Additional pit chorus audition opportunities will be available after these open rehearsals. This is a fantastic opportunity for young performers who cannot commit to a full rehearsal schedule or who aren't interested in learning lines/choreography, but still want a challenging artistic experience as a part of the Barn Junior family. We are looking to create a well-rounded SATB ensemble for the pit chorus, so we encourage all voice types to audition.
If you are auditioning for the ACTING COMPANY, please prepare a musical theatre piece NOT from HUNCHBACK, approximately 32 bars. Music in a style similar to HUNCHBACK would be appropriate, but please consider your range and material appropriate for your age. You will need to provide your own digital accompaniment via an Mp3 player, phone, or other device that can plug into a standard 1/8" headphone jack. Do not plan on live streaming your music (e.g. using YouTube) as wireless access is not predictable in the rehearsal hall. No acapella auditions for the acting company will be accepted.
If you ONLY interested in auditioning for the PIT CHORUS, you may, if you choose, use more classical or standard choral literature in a style similar to HUNCHBACK. Music in a foreign language, especially Latin would be acceptable, but is not a requirement. If you are unfamiliar with the score to HUNCHBACK, consider listening to the opening number "Bells of Notre Dame". If you are auditioning for pit chorus ONLY, you may bring accompaniment on a device as described above, or perform acapella to demonstrate pitch maintenance skills.
Please Provide: Resumes are suggested, if available. Please bring a current photo—this can be a professional headshot, but a current school photo works just as well. Come dressed to move, as there will be a dance/movement exercise. Formal dance training is NOT a requirement! There may be cold readings from the script as well.
Rehearsals will begin in early November with a cast and family meeting. Principle role assignments will also be made during the first rehearsal.
The typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday night from 6:30pm – 9pm. Conflicts with the schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (1/7 – 1/10).
PRODUCTION DATES:
January 18th – 21th
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
All performances take place at…
Kelly Hall @ St. Pius School
5500 Woodson Dr.
Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
Quasimodo, 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 Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Par nell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.
CASTING INFORMATION:
Claude Frollo - 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 gypsy “vermin,” even as he lusts after Esmeralda. Calculating, manipulative, and obsessive. Gender: Male
Jehan Frollo - Claude’s reckless younger brother. With the gypsy Florika, he fathers Quasimodo, who he leaves in his brother’s care. Wild, passionate, and strong-willed. Gender: Male
Florika - A gypsy and Quasimodo’s mother. Gender: Female
Father Dupin - A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian. Gender: Male
Quasimodo - The deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame and Claude Frollo’s charge. 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 need be. Gender: Male
Clopin Trouillefou - The clever and charismatic King of the Gypsies. 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. Gender: Male
Captain Phoebus de Martin - 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. Gender: Male
Lieutenant Frederic Charlus - Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus. Gender: Male
Esmeralda - A beautiful and free-spirited gypsy 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, against her better judgment, falls for the cocky Phoebus. Gender: Female
King Louis XI - King of France, nicknamed the Prudent.
Tribunal - A judicial officer. Gender: Male
Madam - Owner of a brothel and safe haven for gypsies.
Saint Aphrodisius - A stained-glass image that comes to life. Gender: Male
PLUS A LARGE ENSEMBLE and a PIT CHORUS
For more information, please contact Jason Coats, Educational Coordinator at bar...@thebarnplayers.org or Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of The Barn Players, at emagn...@me.com.
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
BOYS NEEDED!
…for students in middle school and high school only.
The Barn Junior Production of…
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Peter Parnell
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film.
Directed by Jason Coats
Musical Direction by Todd Gregory-Gibbs
ADDITIONAL AUDITION DATE:
Sunday, October 29th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm
St. Pius School at 55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Seeking a multi-ethnic cast of students in grades 7-12.
HUNCHBACK will have an acting company as usual, plus a large chorus that sings with the pit. Members of the chorus will learn the beautiful, challenging score, often singing in Latin, but will have a significantly smaller rehearsal commitment that also offers more flexibility. Music will not need to be memorized, and the chorus, just like the pit, will not even be called to all tech week rehearsals. These open rehearsals are for people interested in either the acting company or pit chorus. Additional pit chorus audition opportunities will be available after these open rehearsals. This is a fantastic opportunity for young performers who cannot commit to a full rehearsal schedule or who aren't interested in learning lines/choreography, but still want a challenging artistic experience as a part of the Barn Junior family. We are looking to create a well-rounded SATB ensemble for the pit chorus, so we encourage all voice types to audition.
If you are auditioning for the ACTING COMPANY, please prepare a musical theatre piece NOT from HUNCHBACK, approximately 32 bars. Music in a style similar to HUNCHBACK would be appropriate, but please consider your range and material appropriate for your age. You will need to provide your own digital accompaniment via an Mp3 player, phone, or other device that can plug into a standard 1/8" headphone jack. Do not plan on live streaming your music (e.g. using YouTube) as wireless access is not predictable in the rehearsal hall. No acapella auditions for the acting company will be accepted.
If you ONLY interested in auditioning for the PIT CHORUS, you may, if you choose, use more classical or standard choral literature in a style similar to HUNCHBACK. Music in a foreign language, especially Latin would be acceptable, but is not a requirement. If you are unfamiliar with the score to HUNCHBACK, consider listening to the opening number "Bells of Notre Dame". If you are auditioning for pit chorus ONLY, you may bring accompaniment on a device as described above, or perform acapella to demonstrate pitch maintenance skills.
Please Provide: Resumes are suggested, if available. Please bring a current photo—this can be a professional headshot, but a current school photo works just as well. Come dressed to move, as there will be a dance/movement exercise. Formal dance training is NOT a requirement! There may be cold readings from the script as well.
Rehearsals will begin in early November with a cast and family meeting. Principle role assignments will also be made during the first rehearsal.
The typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday night from 6:30pm – 9pm. Conflicts with the schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (1/7 – 1/10).
PRODUCTION DATES:
January 18th – 21th
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
All performances take place at…
Kelly Hall @ St. Pius School
5500 Woodson Dr.
Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
Quasimodo, 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 Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Par nell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.
CASTING INFORMATION:
Claude Frollo - 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 gypsy “vermin,” even as he lusts after Esmeralda. Calculating, manipulative, and obsessive. Gender: Male
Jehan Frollo - Claude’s reckless younger brother. With the gypsy Florika, he fathers Quasimodo, who he leaves in his brother’s care. Wild, passionate, and strong-willed. Gender: Male
Florika - A gypsy and Quasimodo’s mother. Gender: Female
Father Dupin - A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian. Gender: Male
Quasimodo - The deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame and Claude Frollo’s charge. 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 need be. Gender: Male
Clopin Trouillefou - The clever and charismatic King of the Gypsies. 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. Gender: Male
Captain Phoebus de Martin - 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. Gender: Male
Lieutenant Frederic Charlus - Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus. Gender: Male
Esmeralda - A beautiful and free-spirited gypsy 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, against her better judgment, falls for the cocky Phoebus. Gender: Female
King Louis XI - King of France, nicknamed the Prudent.
Tribunal - A judicial officer. Gender: Male
Madam - Owner of a brothel and safe haven for gypsies.
Saint Aphrodisius - A stained-glass image that comes to life. Gender: Male
PLUS A LARGE ENSEMBLE and a PIT CHORUS
For more information, please contact Jason Coats, Educational Coordinator at bar...@thebarnplayers.org or Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of The Barn Players, at emagn...@me.com.
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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