DavisMusical
Theatre
Company
Davis
Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 7:30pm
or
Monday, November 5, 2018 at 7:30pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 8:00pm
Directed by Steve Isaacson
Choreographed by Kyle Jackson
Musical direction by Jonathan Rothman
Opens Friday, January 4, 2019
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is the only stage collaboration from two masters of the American musical theater, composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. In this brand new production, a lush, emotionally rich score highlights the music’s orchestral power and choral beauty in an intimate retelling of the famous love story. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz.
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 are his escape. Despite his shyness and uncertainty, he quickly befriends Esmeralda. Big-hearted, and brave when need be. |
| Claude Frollo | Archdeacon of Notre Dame Cathedral and the most powerful cleric in Paris, he is the reluctant caretaker of Quasimodo. Though he is smart and shows some compassion toward Quasimodo and his brother, Jehan. His obsession with Esmeralda tortures him to the point of madness, and he lets nothing and no one stand in his way. |
| Esmeralda | A beautiful and free-spirited gypsy 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. |
| Phoebus de Châteaupers | 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. |
| Clopin Trouillefou | The clever and charismatic King of the Gypsies. 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. |
| Jehan Frollo | Jehan Frollo is Claude’s reckless younger brother. He has been spoiled all his life and is lazy and greedy as a result. With the gypsy Florika, he fathers Quasimodo, who he leaves in his brother’s care. Wild, passionate, and strong-willed. |
| Florika | A gypsy and Quasimodo’s mother. |
| Father Dupin | A priest of Notre Dame and Claude and Jehan’s guardian. |
| Lieutenant Frederic Charlus | Lieutenant of the Cathedral Guard and loyal friend to Phoebus |
| King Louis XI | King of France, nicknamed the Prudent. |
| Tribunal | A judicial officer. |
| Madam | Owner of a brothel and safe haven for gypsies. |
| Saint Aphrodisius | A stained-glass image that comes to life. |
| Congregation (Ensemble) | Gypsies, gargoyles, soldiers, and citizens of Paris. |
| Choir | They are ever-present on stage the entire show, they sing the incredible Alan Menken score |