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 ​The Weber High School Productions Company presents:
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Disney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

Music by ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Book by PETER PARNELL

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film

Originally Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions

Orchestrations by Michael Starobin
Incidental Music and Vocal Arrangements by Michael Kosarin
Dance Arrangements by Rob Berman  

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
​www.mtishows.com
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Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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PRODUCTION STAFF

Production Company Teachers and Directors
MARK DANIELS, LINDSEY POLL

Choreographer
LINDSEY POLL

Music Director
JAKE HEYWOOD

Stage Manager
EMILEE BURGGRAAF

House Manager
JOSH TWITCHELL

Light Design
JEFFREY FRANCOM, OWEN LARSEN

Sound Design
OWEN PENDERGAST,  JC WANGSGARD

Spotlights
JOSHUA SPENCER, LILY BARNUM

Musical Tracks
BROOKLYN HILLERY

Running Crew
ALEX  JACKSON, NIKKI NORMAN, COLEMAN GODDARD, EMILY WALLACE, MCKINLEY BARKER 

Scenic Design
Original scenery designed by TIM CASE

Designed and constructed by 
UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE
SCENIC SOLUTIONS LLC
THE WHS STAGE CREW


Additional Scenic Design
MARK DANIELS, PATRICK ULRICH, & THE WHS STAGE CREW

Student Scenic Painters
JOSH TWITCHELL, JEFFREY FRANCOM, KALEB NELSON, ALEX JACKSON, EMILEE BURGGRAAF, KYLE CREZEE, JED BULLOCK, JOSH SPENCER,  AVERY BRINTON, JERRON BARKER, KAILEE GARCIA, PRESLEY GALBRAITH, PAIGE ANDERSON, PHOEBE HELLEWELL, LILY BARNUM, BROOKLYN HILLERY, REBECCA NORTH

Props Master
KAILEE GARCIA

Costume Rental
JARED ROUNDS - UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE, MELANIE DAY - BOX ELDER HIGH SCHOOL

Head Costume Designer / Wardrobe Supervisor
CRYSTAL WALKER

Costume Designer / Wardrobe Supervisor
STEPHANIE PETERSEN

Weber High School Administration
Principal: CHRIS EARNEST, Asst. Principals RYAN WAITE, ROB LAKE, NICK REYES


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CAST OF CHARACTERS


​CAST LIST

Dom Claude Frollo - Zack Knowlden
Quasimodo - Jed Bullock
Phoebus de Martin - Logan Rawson
Esmeralda - Hallie Hales
Clopin Trouillefou - Devon Geppelt

CONREGANTS (STORYTELLERS)
(The congregants will also step into to following roles as storytellers)

Saint Aphrodisius – Kyle Crezee
Jehan Frollo – Ben Daniels
Florika – Rachel Poll
Father Dupin – Jerron Barker
Frederic Charlus – Dawson Wangsgard
King Louis XI – Zac Nielsen
Official – Nate Norman
Madame – Ireland Pritchett

Featured Congregant Soloists
Avery Brinton, Abbie Maxfield, Tristyn Keller, Celeste Campbell

CHORAL ENSEMBLE (Gargoyles)
Daniel Kirkham
Easton Button
Kailee Garcia
Kaleb Nelson
Kayci Call
Kayla Pavelka
Kennedy Wadsworth
Presley Galbraith
Tavita Fewell
Theron Peterson

CHORAL ENSEMBLE (Citizens, Soldiers, Gypsies)
Cameron Dearing
Christine Doman
Coleman Crawford
Daniel Kirkham
Destiny Sparks
Easton Button
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Lund
Enya Banks
Goldie Harris
Gwen Dahlin
Heather Good
Jarek Galusha
Kailee Garcia
Kaleb Nelson
Kayci Call
Kayla Pavelka
Kennedy Wadsworth
Madison Munguia
Mallie Henrie
Paige Anderson
Presley Galbraith
Rachel Roylance
Rebecca North
Sarah Sandstrom
Savanna Chertudi
Stetson Monroe
Tavita Fewell
Theron Peterson
Timothy Burnett
Timothy Neslen

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LIST OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS

​Act One

BARE STAGE
"Olim" - Congregation

"The Bells of Notre Dame" - Frollo, Jehan, Father Dupin, & Congregation

BELL TOWER
"Sanctuary" - Frollo & Quasimodo

"Out There" - Quasimodo

TOWN SQUARE
"Topsy Turvy (Part 1)" - Clopin, Quasimodo, & Congregation

"Rest and Recreation" - Phoebus, Frollo & Congregation

"Rhythm of the Tambourine" - Clopin, Esmeralda, Phoebus, Frollo, Quasimodo, & Congregation

"Topsy Turvy (Part 2)" - Clopin & Congregation

"Sanctuary II" - Frollo, Quasimodo

INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL
"The Bells of Notre Dame (Reprise)" - Esmeralda, & Congregation

"God Help the Outcasts" - Esmeralda & Congregation

"Transition to the Bell Tower" - Statues, Gargoyles

BELL TOWER
"Top of the World" - Esmeralda, Quasimodo, & Congregation

TAVERN
"The Tavern Song" (Thai Mol Piyas) - Clopin, Esmeralda, Frollo, & Congregation

BELL TOWER
"Heaven's Light" - Quasimodo

PRAYER STALLS
"Hellfire" - Frollo & Congregation

THE KINGS COURT

STREETS OF PARIS / OUTSIDE A BROTHEL / BELL TOWER

"Esmeralda" - Frollo, Phoebus, Quasimodo, & Congregation


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Act Two

"Entr'acte" - Congregation

BELL TOWER
"Agnus Dei" - Congregation

"Flight Into Egypt" - Saint Aphrodisius, Quasimodo, & Congregation

"Esmerelda (Reprise)" - Frollo, Congregation

"Rest and Recreation (Reprise)" - Phoebus

STREETS OF PARIS

COURT OF MIRACLES

"The Court of Miracles" - Clopin & Gypsies

"In a Place of Miracles" - Phoebus, Esmeralda, Quasimodo, Clopin, & Congregation

"The Bells of Notre Dame (Reprise II)" - Congregation

PRISON
"The Assault" - Frollo

"Someday" - Esmeralda & Phoebus

BELL TOWER
"While the City Slumbered" - Congregation

"Made of Stone" - Quasimodo, Gargoyles & Congregation

TOWN SQUARE /NOTRE DAME
"Judex Crederis" - Congregation

"Kyrie Eleison" - Congregation

BELL TOWER
"Top of the World (Reprise)" - Esmerelda & Congregation

"Esmerelda (Frollo Reprise)" -  Frollo, Jehan, Florika, & Congregation

"Finale Ultimo" - Quasimodo, Gargoyles & Congregation

TOWN SQUARE / BARE STAGE


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SPONSORS

We would like to thank our sponsors.
It's because of these generous businesses and individuals that we are able to produce the 2021-2022 theatrical season.
​Thank you for your support of education theatre in our community.
CLICK ON THE NAME OF THE SPONSOR TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE OR SEND AN EMAIL

DIAMOND SPONSORS

Crown Trophy and Awards
ACE Hardware of North Ogden
Farm Bureau Financial Services - Troy D DeLair

RUBY SPONSORS

Ogden Musical Theatre
Terrace Plaza Playhouse

ONYX SPONSORS

Rockwood Optometry
Weber School District Foundation
Peterson Insurance
Joel Messerly Drywall
Pizza Man of North Ogden
Kimber Kable

SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS

Photo Coach - Marlisa Lund
Mortgage Loan Originator - Kami Overdiek
ION Vision at Lens Crafter
Master Electrical Service
The Pop Stop
Wasatch Peaks Credit Union
RnR Carpet Center
Dash Auto Service
Piano Gallery
Chick-Fil-A
Consolidated Electrical Supply
Brett Brinton Real Estate Agent - Jody Deamer and Company
Brigham Eye Specialists
Mountain Springs Esthetix
​Crystal Leaf Photography​

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MEET THE CAST

Paige Anderson
Enya Banks
Jerron Barker
Avery Brinton
Jed Bullock
Timothy Burnett
Easton Button
Kayci Call
Celeste Campbell
Savanna Chertudi
Coleman Crawford
Kyle Crezee
Gwenyth Dahlin
Ben Daniels
Cameron Dearing
Christine Doman
Tavita Fewell
Presley Galbraith
Jarek Galusha
Kailee Garcia
Devon Geppelt
Heather Good
Hallie Hales
Goldie Harris
Maillie Henrie
Tristyn Keller
Daniel Kirkham
Zackery Knowlden
Elizabeth Lund
Abbie Maxfield
Stetson Monroe
Madison Munguia
Kaleb Nelson
Timothy Neslen
Zac Nielsen
Nathan Norman
Rebecca North
Kayla Pavelka
Theron Peterson
Rachel Poll
Ireland Pritchett
Logan Rawson
Rachel Roylance
Sarah Sandstrom
Destiny Sparks
Kennedy Wadsworth
Dawson Wangsgard
Emilee Burggraaf STAGE MANAGER
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NOTES FROM THE DIRECTORS


People often ask me, “What is your favorite musical?”   What a hard question to answer, and the answer is always changing. Growing up I remember discovering the musical appeal of Rogers & Hammerstein while I was still in grade school. I’ll never forget the day I was carrying my mom’s vinyl album of The Sound of Music to play at my grandmas when it slipped out of the cover and broke into two pieces on the front porch. “When the dog barks, when the bees stings – when you drop a family favorite album on the floor and it breaks in two.” When Les Misérables premiered in London’s West End in 1985 I listened to the cast recording until I could practically sing it backwards! Then there were Into the Woods, Aida, West Side Story, Once on This Island, Finding Neverland, IF/THEN, and Newsies all personal favorites of mine.

Then I  saw an outstanding production of HUNCHABCK in St. George, Utah at the Tuacahn Amphitheater, (which stared Summer Naomi Wood, a former student of mine, as Esmeralda) and I knew directing this show was in my future. Now I waited. Waited for the performance rights to become available for high school productions.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame marks the fifth musical I’ve directed composed by the remarkable Alan Menken and the eighth musical licensed by Disney Theatricals.  I think this show is truly Menken at his most genius. He basically wrote two scores. One that tells the story of the Hunchback and a second score, a Latin mass, that is brilliantly overlaid, blended, and mixed with the story in the most beautiful way. 

There is nothing like a musical set in Paris in the 15th century to give us some emotional, thought-provoking, ethical dilemmas about the nature of man and society. The music is beautiful, the characters are flawed, and the story delves into the darkest and brightest parts of the human experience.

But here is a riddle to guess if you can

What makes a monster and what makes a man?

Sing the bells of Notre Dame!


Thank you for coming and Thank you to a brilliant creative team that consistently pushes me to be my best self.  Thank you to a talented cast and crew that believe in the vision of live theatre at its best and who are willing to share their talents with the world.  YOU ARE AMAZING and Lindsey, Jake, and I couldn't be more proud of you!

Mr. Daniels
​Productions Co. Director

Hunchback of Norte Dame is a production that makes me ask the questions
Why do we do this? and Is it worth it?

Why do we put in the extra hours perfecting a number that only family and friends will see?
Why do we spend the weekends to paint a set that will be torn down in weeks?
Why do we push through exhaustion knowing it would be easier to just sit?
Why do we ignore the self-doubt even though it screams louder every day?
Why do we do theatre at all?
Are we self-loathing? Do we need attention? Do we need approval?

Is all the stress worth it?

Then I remember the day when I had to explain to a student what it’s like to lose someone, and hopefully he’ll remember he’s not alone when it happens to him.

Worth it.

Then I remember the day when the kids just needed to laugh so I made a fool of myself attempting to draw a unicorn.

Worth it.

Then I remember the day when I talked about how scary it can be to be a woman but we can find strength in ourselves and others around us. 

Worth it.

Then I remember the day when the kids needed to let loose so I played baseball with a yardstick and a wadded up piece of paper. 

Worth it. 

Then I remembered the day when the lights flicked on and the kids finally understood what it means to be a true storyteller. They felt the importance to tell a story about patience, love, and acceptance. 

It’s all totally worth it.

Mrs. Poll
​Productions Co. Director

With soaring melodies, epic 8-part harmonies, and lush, full orchestration, Hunchback has one of my favorite musical scores in all of theatre. To have the opportunity to music direct this show and do so with an insanely talented group of students and collaborators is an experience I will never forget.

More important than the beauty of its score is the question that it asks—a question we might all answer differently.

“What makes a monster and what makes a man?”

As I ponder that “riddle,” here’s how I might respond:
We live in a world of beautiful diversity. People of all races, religions, political beliefs, sexual orientations, genders, and abilities share this little planet that we all call home. To me, the answer lies in how we treat one another. Do we demonize? Do we fail to see humanity in someone different from us?

May we all consider the times in our lives when we have done so. May we choose to see humanity in each other, no matter our differences. May we be kind and brave. If we do that, I believe that someday life will be fairer, need will be rarer, and greed will not pay. Change will come one day, someday soon. Enjoy the show!

​Jake Heywood
Music Director

It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities
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Telephone

801.476.3769

Email

mdaniels@wsd.net
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