Now Accepting Auditions for The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Bainbridge Performing Arts is holding auditions for our December 2025 production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Directed by Adam Othman, with Music Direction by Shawna Avinger, and Choreography by Molly Hall.
DETAILS
Audition slots available by appointment; Thursday July 31st 5:30-9:30pm at Bainbridge Performing Arts and Saturday August 2nd 11:30am-4:00pm at Theatre Puget Sound in Seattle
Callbacks will be held in person by invitation on Sunday, August 10th and Thursday, August 14th at Bainbridge Performing Arts
Rehearsals will be Sept. 27-Dec. 3, 2025 and will be four days a week (Mon, Tues, and Thurs evenings and Sat days) with the exception of Sunday October 5th and 12th. A more complete rehearsal schedule will be provided at callbacks. All rehearsals and performances will take place on Bainbridge Island.
Performances will be December 4th- 21st, 2025- 7:30pm evening shows, 2:00 Saturday matinees and 3:00pm Sunday matinees, at Bainbridge Performing Arts on Bainbridge Island.
Roles: Ages 14 and up, 3 female-presenting, 9 male-presenting and a large ensemble. Please see the character list below- all gender identities will be considered for all roles.
Bainbridge Performing Arts is located at 200 Madison Ave N. on Bainbridge Island, a short walk from the ferry terminal. The 35-minute ferry leaves from Coleman dock on the Seattle waterfront.
REIMBURSEMENT
Walk-on ferry passes will be provided for our Seattle-area cast members for rehearsals and performances. Mileage reimbursements will be provided to our non-ferry riding cast members.
NEW: Starting from the 25-26 season, Bainbridge Performing Arts is pleased to offer a $400 stipend to all performers cast in our Mainstage productions, in recognition of the time and energy required to participate. While this stipend is intended to help offset the cost of participation, it is not a wage or salary and does not constitute employment. Participation remains a volunteer engagement, and the stipend is provided as a token of appreciation for your contribution to the artistic life of our community.
REQUIREMENTS
Please see synopsis and character list below.
Fill out the audition form below to submit your details, headshot, and resume.
For your audition, please prepare 1 dramatic monologue and 1 song (32 measures). Songs should be a classic Broadway, Disney, or crossover (example:Gilbert and Sullivan)
An accompanist will be provided, please bring your sheet music clearly marked, in a 3 ring binder. No acapella or tracks please.
If you have questions, please contact Deirdre Hadlock dhadlock@bainbridgeperformingarts.org
SYNOPSIS
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and featuring the soaring music of Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), this epic musical tells the powerful story of Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral. Isolated from society but longing for connection, he finds courage and love in the face of prejudice and fear. With unforgettable characters, stunning choral music, and breathtaking theatricality, this production resonates with the timeless themes of identity, compassion, and the price of justice.
CHARACTERS
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. Age: 20 to 30, Vocal range: Bb4- Bb2
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. Age: 20 to 30, Vocal range: Db5- Eb3
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. Age: 40 to 50, Vocal range: D4-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. Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range: Eb4-G#2
FLORIKA- A Romani woman and Quasimodo’s mother. Age: 20 to 30, Vocal range: F5- C#4
FATHER DUPIN- A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian. Age: 40 to 60, Vocal range: A4- C4
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. Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range: G4- 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. Age: 25 to 40, Vocal range: Ab4- Ab2
LIEUTENANT FREDERIC CHARLUS- Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus. Age: 20 to 30
KING LOUIS XI- King of France, nicknamed the Prudent. Age: 40 to 50
TRIBUNAL- A judicial officer. Age: 20 to 50, Vocal range: E4- G2
MADAM- Owner of a brothel and safe haven for the Roma. Age: 35 to 50
SAINT APHRODISIUS- A stained-glass image that comes to life. Age: 30 to 50, Vocal range: E4- B2
ENSEMBLE - Roma, Gargoyles, Soldiers, and Citizens of Paris.
BPA is committed to access, opportunity, and representation in all its projects, and we greatly look forward to performers of any and all genders, races, abilities, and body types at auditions.
