The Hunchback of Notre Dame delivers a sweeping, emotionally charged musical inspired by Victor Hugo’s classic novel and the beloved Disney film. With a soaring Menken/Schwartz score, powerful choral writing, and a story of love, justice, and belonging, it follows Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Frollo in a gripping battle between compassion and cruelty.

Director: Sharon Greene
Music Director: Andrew Burger
Choreographers: Ashley Polidore
Producers: Ella Mbomba
Stage Manager: Noah Unser

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Audition Information

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

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 (download here), sung on your chorus part. (See the reference recordings here and here)
• 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.

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 hunchback@sloctheater.org.