Program

Artistic Director, Hugo Carréon

Choreography by Hugo Carréon and Reka Gyulai Garcia
Lighting Design by Hannah Beerfas

Costume consultants: Miah Nwosu, Jennifer Curry & Betsie Roe

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The story
In the shadow of Notre Dame Cathedral, the kind-hearted but deformed Quasimodo longs for acceptance while serving the cruel Archdeacon Frollo. When the beautiful and free-spirited Esmeralda captures their hearts, Frollo’s obsession turns dangerous, leading to betrayal and tragedy. Captain Phoebus, torn between duty and love, fights to protect Esmeralda as tensions rise in the city. In a powerful climax of sacrifice and courage, Quasimodo defies his master to save Esmeralda, proving that true beauty lies within.

 

Scenes

Prologue – The Bells of Notre Dame
A Gypsy Father switches his deformed infant, Quasimodo, with the wealthy woman’s baby, Esmeralda, and abandons Quasimodo at Notre Dame, where the priest takes him in as the bells toll.

Paris Awakens – Merchants & Nobility
The streets of Paris come alive with merchants selling their goods while Madame Gulude and her friends flirt with Phoebus and his guards.

Gypsies & The Feast of Fools
The vibrant festival of the Feast of Fools turns cruel when Quasimodo is crowned the “King of Fools” and mocked by the crowd, only for Esmeralda to step in and show him kindness.

Prayers at Notre Dame – Frollo Struggles as His Obsession Develops

Esmeralda Dances
Esmeralda captivates the crowd with her free-spirited dance, drawing Frollo’s attention.

Frollo Sends Quasimodo to Capture Her

Esmeralda’s Nightmare – Quasimodo and the Creatures Quasimodo Defies Frollo and Frollo Orders His Capture

***Intermission***

Esmeralda Shows Quasimodo Kindness
Esmeralda, trapped in Notre Dame, offers Quasimodo compassion and friendship, deepening their bond.

Frollo Tortured by Desire and Jealousy
Frollo wrestles with his inner turmoil, torn between his duty and his obsessive desire for Esmeralda.

Esmeralda and Phoebus Fall in Love despite the dangers surrounding them.

Quasimodo Dances with Esmeralda
In a moment of freedom, Quasimodo dances with Esmeralda, his deep affection for her evident as they share a poignant connection.

Esmeralda is Saved
Phoebus and Quasimodo heroically save Esmeralda from certain death, protecting her from Frollo’s wrath.

True Parentage Revealed
The truth about Quasimodo and Esmeralda’s true heritage is revealed, and their tragic destinies come full circle.

FIN

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CAST
Quasimodo Cesar Ramirez Castellano
Esmeralda Reka Gyulai Garcia
Claude Frollo Lester Gonzalez
Phoebus Marshall Whiteley

Gulude, Wealthy Woman Jennifer Curry Wingrove
Gulude’s Eldest Daughter, Katie Spagnoletti
Gulude’s Friends/Townspeople Sharkey Brumund, Andrea Chan, Jiada Friscia, Ellin Qiao Serafina,

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Gypsy Woman Betsi Roe
Gypsy King Oscar Burciaga
Executioner Pablo Infante

Gypsies/Townspeople Luciana Bollish, Caitlyn Dioneda, Ailie Fleming,
Crimson Garcia, Sienna Keaton, Emma Veling
Guards/Townspeople Zion Hammes, Ryan Lilly, Silas Peterson, Jaylen Wiley

Desire Katie Arnele Gil

Merchants Sofia Carpinelli, Avery Gaccione, Sara Pisor,
Camila Villalobos, Anita Fivas

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Quasimodo Double John Velasco

Lamb Liv Anelli

Church Gargoyles Zooey Anelli, Amalie Chan

Gargoyle Extras Emme Chan, Josephine de Leon, Danika Gastelum,
Lyla Kaplan, Makenna Kaplan

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