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RISE is thrilled to announce auditions for DISNEY'S HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME!


WHEN:
Tuesday, March 18 and Thursday, March 20
7:00-9:00 PM, both days
Call Backs TBA if needed

WHERE:
Beacon Charter High School for the Arts
320 Main St., Woonsocket RI, 02895

REHEARSALS:
Sundays, 2:00-4:00
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 or 7:00-9:00 (will vary)
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 or 7:00-9:00 (will vary)

PERFORMANCES:
June 20-28, 2025
6/20: 7:30
6/21: 7:30
6/22: 2:00
6/27: 7:30
6/28: 2:00 and 7:30
Performances will be held at the Assembly Theater, Harrisville, RI

DISNEY’S HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
Based on the 1996 Disney film and Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame tells the story of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bellringer of Notre Dame, and his desire to be a part of the outside world. When he summons the courage to attend the Feast of Fools, he meets Esmeralda, a compassionate gypsy who protects him from an angry mob. At the same time, Quasimodo’s master, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, and the new captain of the guard, Phoebus de Martin, both fall in love with the beautiful girl. Caught between the cruel Frollo and the danger posed by the Gypsies, will Quasimodo save Esmeralda from Frollo’s lust and anger? Will she return Quasimodo’s affection? Who is the true monster of Notre Dame?

Music by Alan Menken and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Book by Peter Parnell
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIshows.com

Directed by Christian O’Neill
Music Director: Justin Simone
Choreographers: Sandy Clossick and Jane Allard
Stage Manager: Monica Blanchette
Producer: Mike Konnerth

For more information and a full character breakdown, please visit www.ristage.org.

Now in our 18th season, Rhode Island Stage Ensemble is one of the pre-eminent theater companies of northern Rhode Island. RISE’s mission is to provide quality, affordable theater performances and high-caliber education programs for children, youth, and adults.
 
Please don't hesitate to contact me! I'd love to discuss how this production and its actors connect to YOUR local community! Please help us support the arts in Northern Rhode Island!
 
Sincerely,
Christian O’Neill
Artistic Director, Rhode Island Stage Ensemble
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