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In this page you can find the in-person auditon dates for Valley Youth Theatre's mainstage performances. If you have any questions, check out our AUDITION FAQ below or join our Mailing List to get the latest announcements about upcoming auditions. We also announce our auditions in our social media.
*AUDITION DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Auditions for Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame will take place June 11, 2024
at Valley Youth Theatre.
If you previously auditioned for the show during Wonka, you do NOT need to audition again.
The list of those still under consideration for The Hunchback of Notre Dame is posted below.
Valley Youth Theatre's mission is to inspire young people to be the best they can be through a variety of performing arts opportunities. All roles will be played by young people unless otherwise noted. Our performers are not charged fees to be in our shows. There are no ticket quotas, costume or script deposits, ad sales or financial requirements of any sort to be in our mainstage shows.
Valley Youth Theatre welcomes all young people to audition.
For more information and to pre-register for auditions for Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame, please scroll down
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Auditions for Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame, will be June 11th.
Doors open at 3:30pm. Auditions start at 4pm.
PLEASE READ THIS PAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE YOUR AUDITION
SHOW SYNOPSIS:
Disney's 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
Originally developed by Disney Theatrical Productions
Based on the Victor Hugo novel with songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s sweeping score and powerful story set in fifteenth-century Paris. A tale of love, acceptance and danger, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a feast for the senses and lesson in humanity.
CHARACTERS:
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 Roma “vermin,” even as he lusts after Esmeralda. Calculating, manipulative, and obsessive.
Vocal range top: D4, Vocal range bottom: E2
Jehan Frollo
Claude’s reckless younger brother. With Florika, he fathers Quasimodo, who he leaves in his brother’s care. Wild, passionate, and strong-willed.
Vocal range top: Eb4, Vocal range bottom: G#2
Florika
A Romani woman and Quasimodo’s mother.
Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: C#4
Father Dupin
A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian.
Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: C4
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.
Vocal range top: Bb4, Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Clopin Trouillefou
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 top: G4, Vocal range bottom: C3
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.
Vocal range top: Ab4, Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Lieutenant Frederic Charlus
Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus.
Esmeralda
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, against her better judgment, falls for the cocky Phoebus.
Vocal range top: Db5, Vocal range bottom: Eb3
King Louis XI
King of France, nicknamed the Prudent.
Tribunal
A judicial officer.
Vocal range top: E4, Vocal range bottom: G2
Madam
Owner of a brothel and safe haven for the Roma.
Saint Aphrodisius
A stained-glass image that comes to life.
Vocal range top: E4, Vocal range bottom: B2
Congregation
Roma, gargoyles, soldiers, and citizens of Paris.
Choir
Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame Callback List --May 2024
This list consists of actors that auditioned in April. Auditions will still be on Tuesday, June 11th and an additional Callback list will be posted after that day of auditions
If you auditioned in June for Wonka AND Hunchback and your name is not on this list, we will not be inviting you for a callback for this show. We so appreciate you auditioning with us and are excited to see you at a future audition. Please do not give up as it can be tricky to match actors to a show and roles. We look forward to the audition where you will be a better match!
If your name is below, we would like to invite you to a callback after Tuesday, June 11th (likely Wednesday, June 12 or Thursday, June 13). Please check back here after the 11th for more details on your callback!
Actors still in consideration for Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame (listed alphabetically by last name):
Kaycee Aldaz
London Cairney
Chase Carter
Jadyn Carter
Oliver Christie
Gwendolyn de la Rossa
Donovan Denny
Dash Deusterman
Christopher Devous
Izaya Emmanuel
Lucian Epling
Eli Franklin
Janaysha Garcia
Riley Gerkin
Lucy Glow
Gabriella Grasso
Emilio Herrera
Elianna Keller
Julia Lane
Aether Lottie
Maddie Sue Miller
Sarissa Monroe
James Nesbitt
Neeya Nuez
Noah Paz
Clint Powell
Sierra Ricks
Jaden Sparkman
Jayvin Sumler
Kyler Tilley
Tayson Toledo
Isela Tovar
Aidan Vidaurri
Davin Williams
Jeremy Wood
REHEARSALS AND TIME COMMITMENT:
Approximate rehearsal dates can begin as early as the week of June 24 and run though August 2, 2024 , Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Before tech, evening rehearsals will be 4p - 10p; tech rehearsals will be potentially until midnight. We understand that some students may have conflicts where they may miss rehearsals, must arrive late or leave early. However, cast members will not be able to miss rehearsals during tech week or the run of the show.
Tech rehearsals start August 3, 2024.
Opening night is Friday, August 9, 2024 and the will can run through August 25, 2024 with several weekday matinees for schools in addition to the traditional evening and weekend performances.
DOWNLOAD OUR TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE HERE TO SEE IF YOU WILL HAVE ANY CONFLICTS
We will ask about the specific dates of your conflicts in the audition form. Again, cast members will not be able to have any conflicts between August 3 and August 25, 2024.
CALLBACK DATE(S) & TIME
Dates and times of callbacks TBD between June 12 & 20.
WHAT TO PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS:
There are 2 parts to prepare for the audition:
1. Please prepare a monologue.
This should be memorized or really well prepared. Yes, you can hold your script with you, but you are much more free to use your whole body if you aren't tied to your script. Our suggestion is to not hold it on stage with you, but if you need it, that's ok too. Be sure you are making strong acting choices with your characterization, gestures and facial expressions.
You can choose one of your own, or pick from one of the monologues HERE
2. Please prepare a song.
Choose a 30-45 second segment of a musical theater song that best highlights your singing voice. Choose a song that is appropriate for your vocal range, and make strong character choices with your voice, gestures and facial expressions as you perform in the audition.
We would prefer to hear you sing with music (not a capella). We will have a piano accompanist present, so you can bring well marked sheet music to give to the pianist. You can also use a backing track (karaoke track) and have it cued to the portion of the song you will use. A bluetooth speaker will be available for playback of your backing tracks. Regardless, we want to see you audition, so if these options are not available to you, please just come and sing.
You may also be asked to do a cold reading of a short scene from the show. This will be provided when you arrive at auditions, so there is no preparation necessary in advance.
AUDITION AND CALLBACKS LOCATION:
We hold auditions and callbacks at our theatre:
Valley Youth Theatre
525 North First Street
On the Southeast Corner of First Street & Fillmore in Downtown Phoenix
Please note: The VYT parking lot is not very big and has a tendency to fill up quickly. Please do not park in the area reserved for the staff or the parking space for Bobb Cooper. Do not park in the disabled parking spaces without proper identification even if lot is full. Public paid parking is available on the south west side of First & Fillmore and at meters surrounding the theatre. Please plan accordingly.
QUESTIONS?
Please check the FAQ below which has answers to all of your audition questions.
READY TO AUDITION? PRE-REGISTER HERE
Make sure you have all of your conflict dates handy and click the button below to audition.
AUDITION FAQ
THEATRE
525 North First Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
OFFICE
1001 North Central Avenue
Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85004
boxoffice@vyt.com
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