Auditions at West Valley Arts

Current Auditions

Direction Team

Director: Kate Rufener
Music Director: Aioleoge Lesa
Assistant Director: Rob Fernandez
Choreographer: Marilyn Montgomery
Stage Manager: Kai Sadowski

SYNOPSIS:

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. 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 Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

KEY DATES:

Virtual Auditions: April 17, 2025
In-Person Auditions: Saturday, April 19, 2025, 9:00am-2:00pm
Callbacks (by invitation only): April 28, 2025 6pm-10pm with a possible extension to April 29
Rehearsals: Weekday evenings and Saturdays 9am-1pm, beginning June 9, 2025. Exact times to be determined.
Performances: One Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, August 8-30, 2025.
Cast members must be available for all dress rehearsals, tech rehearsals, and performances from July 28-August 30.

In-person auditions will be held at West Valley Performing Arts Center located at 3333 S Decker Lake Dr. West Valley City, UT 84119

For all auditions, please prepare to sing 16 measures in the style of the show. No a cappella singing, please. An accompanist will be available. Connections to your phone will also be available to play accompaniment tracks.

For virtual auditions, please slate with your name, height, and if you’re available for callbacks. Please prepare to sing 16 measures in the style of the show with accompaniment.

All performers will receive a rehearsal and performance stipend. We do not offer housing.

West Valley Arts is seeking a multi-ethnic and gender inclusive cast for this musical based on the novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo and the Disney animated film. The Production Team welcomes and encourages performers of all races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, sexual orientations, and disabilities to audition.

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: E2-D4 Age Range: 40+ Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, Roma, or Caucasian within the vocal range above. Must be a powerful baritone and comfortable with stage movement, stage combat, and heights. 

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.  Range: Bb2-Bb4 Age Range: 20-40 Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, Roma, or Caucasian with strong movement and physicality. Must be comfortable with the vocal range listed above. 

CLOPIN TROUILLEFOU The clever and charismatic Leader 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, this Leader is witty and playful, but boasts a darker, serious nature when not performing for the crowd.  Vocal range: C3-G4 Age Range: 20+ Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, Roma or Caucasian with strong movement and physicality. Must be comfortable with the vocal range listed above. 

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: Eb3-Db5 Age Range: 30+ Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, or Roma with strong belt and vocal range listed above. Confident in vocal harmonies, strong dancer, and comfortable with stage combat/fight choreography. This character has scripted on-stage intimacy with the character of Captain Phoebus. 

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: Ab2-Ab4 Age Range: 30+ Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, Roma or Caucasian with stage combat skills and within the vocal range listed above. This character has scripted on-stage intimacy with the character of Esmerelda. 

The following roles will play featured role as well as ensemble roles: 

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: G#2-Eb4 Age Range: 20-40 Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, Roma or Caucasian with strong movement and physicality. Must be comfortable with the vocal range listed above. 

FLORIKA A Romani woman and Quasimodo’s mother.  Vocal Range: C#4-F5 Age Range: 20-40 Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial or Roma with vocal range listed above. Confident in stage movement and stage combat/fight choreography.

FATHER DUPIN A priest of Notre Dame; Claude and Jehan’s guardian. Vocal range: C3-A3 Age Range: 30+ Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, Roma or Caucasian performer.  Must be comfortable with the vocal range listed above

LIEUTENANT FREDERIC CHARLUS Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus. Age Range: 20+ Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, Roma or Caucasian performer. Must be comfortable with the vocal range listed above and stage combat movements. 

TRIBUNAL A judicial officer. Vocal range: G2-E4 Age Range: 20+ Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, Roma or Caucasian performer. Must be comfortable with the vocal range listed above and harmonies

SAINT APHRODISIUS A stained-glass image that comes to life. Vocal range: B2-E4 Age Range: 20+ Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, Roma or Caucasian performer. 

KING LOUIS XI King of France, nicknamed "The Prudent". Age Range: 20+ Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, Roma or Caucasian performer. 

MADAM Owner of a brothel and safe haven for the Roma. Age Range: 20+ Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, Roma or Caucasian performer. 

Other Ensemble Roles

To portray Roma, Gargoyles, and Entertainers, Parisians, Soldiers. Vocal range: SATB Age Range: 12+ Open to: Any AAPI, Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, Roma or Caucasian performer. Must be comfortable with vocal harmonies, stage movement, stairs, and heights.