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The Hunchback of Notre DameMusic by Alan Menken – Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz – Book by Peter Parnell
SLOC Musical Theater never charges tuition or fees to artists of any age to participate in our productions.
This is a youth production that will be presented as part of SLOC’s mainstage season. All roles will be cast with performers entering grades 9 through 12 in September.
At SLOC Musical Theater, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that truly reflects the Schenectady community we serve. We actively encourage actors from all backgrounds to audition for every role — including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and people of all gender identities and expressions. Your unique voice and perspective enrich our productions, and we invite you to be part of a
Production Team:
✓ Director: Sharon Greene
✓ Music Director: Andrew Burger
✓ Choreographer: Ashley Polidore
✓ Producers: El Mboma
✓ Stage Manager: Noah Unser
Audition Dates:
✓ Sunday, June 7, 2026: Sign-in starts at 11:30 am, Auditions start at 12:00 pm
✓ Monday, June 8, 2026: Sign-in starts at 6:30 pm, Auditions start at 7:00 pm
✓ You only need to attend one session
✓ Callbacks are by invitation only on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Audition Location:
✓ SLOC Musical Theater Main Stage
✓ 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
✓ Free parking in the city owned parking lots that surround our building
✓ Follow signs for auditions
Performance Dates:
✓ November 6-8, 2026 and November 12-15, 2026
✓ (Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm, additional Saturday Matinee on November 14, 2026 at 3 pm)
✓ SLOC Mainstage, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
What to Prepare:
✓ Prepare one minute or less of a Broadway song — ideally from The Hunchback of Notre Dame itself, or in a similar style.
✓ Additionally, prepare the brief one-page excerpt (https://sloctheater.org/hunchback-bells-intro/), sung on your chorus part. (See the reference recordings and)
✓ An accompanist will be provided; please bring your sheet music in the correct key.
✓ Please wear or bring appropriate dance attire and shoes — everyone will participate in a dance call as part of the audition.
✓ Script readings may take place at callbacks.
✓ To make check-in easier on audition night, you have the option to complete your audition form online in advance. Please complete the form no later than Saturday, June 6th. Online Form: https://forms.gle/PFVXUFpM6cWfiJqb9
✓ Alternatively, you can also download and print the PDF form to fill out at home and bring with you. Paper forms will also be available at check-in if you prefer. PDF Form: https://sloctheater.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hunchback-Audition-Form.pdf
Rehearsals:
✓ Rehearsals will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 6:30–9:30 pm and Sunday afternoons from 1:00–4:00 pm.
✓ Schedule is subject to change based on cast and crew availability.
✓ A read-through is tentatively scheduled for late August, with rehearsals beginning the first week of September.
✓ A cast photo shoot will be scheduled at a date TBD based on availability.
✓ The following dates require mandatory attendance for all cast and crew:
✓ Theater Clean-Up Day — Saturday, October 31, 2026 (morning)
✓ Tech Week — Sunday, November 1 through Thursday, November 5, 2026
✓ All performances
Available Roles:
This is a youth production that will be presented as part of SLOC’s main stage season. All roles will be cast with performers entering grades 9 through 12 in September.
✓ QUASIMODO (Male presenting) The bell-ringer of Notre Dame — lonely, big-hearted, and brave when it counts. His vivid imagination brings the bells and gargoyles to life. (Bb2–Bb4 tenor)
✓ CLAUDE FROLLO (Male presenting) Archdeacon of Notre Dame and Quasimodo’s guardian — powerful, calculating, manipulative, and obsessive. (E2–D4 bass/baritone)
✓ ESMERALDA (Female presenting) A free-spirited Romani woman with a fierce sense of justice. Compassionate and bold, she defies Frollo and reluctantly falls for Phoebus. (Eb3–Db5 mezzo soprano)
✓ CAPTAIN PHOEBUS DE MARTIN (Male presenting) The new Captain of the Cathedral Guard — charming and overconfident, but with a strong moral compass. (Ab2–Ab4 tenor/baritenor)
✓ CLOPIN TROUILLEFOU (Male or female presenting) The clever, charismatic Leader of the Roma — witty and theatrical with a darker side beneath the performance. (C3–G4 tenor)
✓ CONGREGATION (Any) Roma, gargoyles, soldiers, and citizens of Paris. The ensemble in this show is very involved musically and theatrically, and secondary principals listed below will be portrayed from actors within the ensemble in ‘story theater’ style. Those characters include:
✓ JEHAN FROLLO (Male presenting) Claude's younger brother and Quasimodo's biological father. Wild, passionate, and strong-willed. (G#2–Eb4 baritone)
✓ FLORIKA (Female presenting) A Romani woman and Quasimodo's mother. (C#4–F5/opt. up to D6 soprano)
FATHER DUPIN (Male presenting) A priest of Notre Dame and guardian to Claude and Jehan. (C4–A4 baritone)
✓ SAINT APHRODISIUS (Male presenting) A stained-glass image that comes to life as Quasimodo’s moral guide. (B2–E4 baritone or B3-E5 mezzo)
✓ LIEUTENANT FREDERIC (Male presenting) Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus.
✓ KING LOUIS XI (Male presenting) King of France.
✓ TRIBUNAL (Male presenting) A judicial officer. (G2–E4 baritone)
✓ MADAM (Female presenting) Owner of a brothel and safe haven for the Roma.
✓ CHOIR (Any) As a dramatic feature of this show, there will also be a separate choir, costumed, seated and on book in the balconies of the theater. They will have a more limited rehearsal schedule but will begin no later than early October. If you are not casted, we may ask you to consider joining the choir.
Contact:
If you have any questions, please contact the production team at [email protected].
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427 Franklin St, Schenectady, NY, United States, New York 12305
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