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 Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel. A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical in concert.

Highland Park Players will present this modern classic Disney show as a dazzling staged concert featuring an expansive choir, Chicago’s best theatrical talent, and a 20+ piece orchestra that will allow you to experience this magnificent story and music like never before!

A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical in concert.

Music by Alan Menken and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Book by Peter Parnell.

AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

• Complete the TheaterForms form no later than JANUARY 12, 2024.
• Prepare a video showcasing 32 bars (60-90 seconds) of a song in the style of the show that demonstrates your range and vocal ability. Singing from the show is permitted. Upload the video to YouTube or Vimeo and provide the link in the TheaterForms form.  Please DO NOT share a Google Drive link.
• If you are submitting for PRINCIPAL ROLE or FEATURED ENSEMBLE, you may be invited to an in-person Callback.  Notification of callback will occur the week after our virtual submission deadline of January 12, 2024.  If you are submitting for CHOIR, your only audition is your provided video, there are no callbacks.  Those invited to join the show (all roles & choir) will receive an invitation after we have concluded Callbacks (end of January).

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PERTINENT DATES

• All auditioners must submit a video audition/form no later than JANUARY 12, 2024.
• In-Person Callbacks are by Invitation Only and will be held the evenings of January 21, 22, & 23, 2025. Only those being considered for principal roles and some featured ensemble may be seen in person.  Those being considered for the choir will only be reviewed by video submission.
• Performances:   March 28, 29, & 30, 2025
• Tech Rehearsals:  March 23 during the day-evening,  March 24-26 in the evenings.
• Rehearsals:  Beginning February 17 (M-Th evenings, Sat morning or afternoon TBD); Rehearsal schedule will vary based on role and is subject to change.
• Location:  Performances and Tech Rehearsals at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center in Wilmette.  Rehearsals at various locations including West Ridge Center in Highland Park.

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AVAILABLE ROLES

The gender identities listed below are those of the characters presented on stage. Actors of all ages, ethnicity, body types, gender expressions, and those with disabilities are encouraged to audition.

• QUASIMODO - Tenor - Gender: Male, Age: 25+
• ESMERELDA - Mezzo Soprano - Gender: Female, Age: 25+
• DOM CLAUDE FROLLO - Baritone/Bass - Gender: Male, Age: 40+
• PHOEBUS DE MARTIN - Tenor/Baritone - Gender: Male, Age: 25+
• CLOPIN TROUILLEFOU - Tenor/Baritone - Gender: Any, Age: 30+
• JEHAN FROLLO - Tenor/Baritone  - Gender: Male, Age: 20+
• CONGREGATION (FEATURED ENSEMBLE) - Gender: Any, Age: 16+
• CHOIR - Gender: Any, Age: 16+‍

SEEKING TALENTED CHICAGO-AREA CHORAL GROUPS (or SINGERS) in groups of 6+ that may be interested in joining our choir!

For more information and to read about the available roles, please visit TheaterForms.com.

The Highland Park Players is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicity, gender, identities, sexuality and abilities to audition.