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presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Program sponsored by:
Dr. Robert Rawski, DPM, FACFAS
Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgeon
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The Hartford Players Production of
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
Directed by Emily Kittell and Amelia Scheit
Orchestra conducted by Jerry Becker
Vocal music direction by Matthew Gehrman
Originally Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions
Orchestrations by Michael Starobin
Incidental Music and Vocal Arrangements by Michael Kosarin
Dance Arrangements by Rob Berman
Director's Note
Thank you for joining us for the Hartford Players’ production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
As our first time directing for the Hartford Players we wanted to pick a show that told a story we were able to connect with, a story we felt we could tell. Emily was born with a congenital birth defect that has caused her to be physically disabled and Amelia has been her best friend for 15 years. The reason we picked this show is because of the message around disability. The disabled community is the largest minority group in the country but it is the most underrepresented in theater. There is no way to fully embody Quasimodo’s humanity without addressing his physical differences and how the other characters react to his deformities. It is important to us, the production team, and the cast, to represent Quasimodo and the story of The Hunchback of Notre Dame to bring awareness and humanity to those who are underrepresented in theater. But the message of the show isn’t just about disability and we hope the audience will connect with the character of Quasimodo as everyone experiences times where they are “the outcast” but hopefully they can have the ability to overcome and be the hero of their own story.
Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid) and Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) take Victor Hugo’s classic story and create an amazing score that represents the struggle we see in all the characters in the show – who is right, who is wrong – but ultimately we are all human. This show will hopefully challenge us to think about “being right” – to judge or be judged, to love or be loved, the monster or the man. If this production can entertain you AND make you think – then hopefully we have done our job.
And we cannot successfully do our job without the power of community. The cast, crew, production team and our many community volunteers have worked tirelessly to bring this story to life for you amidst laughter, excitement and the pure joy of working together. We are honored to be a part of this production and a part of The Hartford Players, a group that truly belongs to the community.
“The world is cruel, the world is ugly, but there are times and there are people when the world is not.” Each and every one of us has experienced the world at its best and at its worst. We hope that with this production you leave wanting to make the world a better place because, “Someday life will be kinder, love will be blinder, one day, someday soon.”
Enjoy the show!
Amelia Scheit and Emily Kittell
Cast of Characters
Production Staff
Orchestra
Scenes and Musical Numbers
ACT I
ACT II
Special Thanks
The Hartford Players extend special thanks to the following for their assistance with our production:
Waukesha Civic Theater
Slinger High School
Abigail Ford and the Ford family
Mark Majewski
Wisconsin Green
Season Donors
The Hartford Players thanks each of its donors who provide funding and in-kind donations to make the Hartford Players productions and mission a reality. We appreciate their generosity and dedication and thank the following individuals and organizations for being our sponsors. Please contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
Encore ($1,000+)
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Jerry & Karen Becker
Katherine Hauser
Standing Ovation ($750 – $999)
Dave & Marilyn Dondlinger
Marquee ($500 – $749)
Leading Role ($250-$499)
Supporting Role ($100 – $249)
Timothy & Mary Dondlinger
Hartford Community Service
Rick & Mary Taylor
Patron (up to $100)
You can help support the Players’ theatrical productions and scholarships, too. Please donate at hartfordplayers.ltd/donate. Thank you for your support!
Company Biographies
Check out the denizens of Victor Hugo’s Paris of 1482!
>>> The Hunchback of Notre Dame Company <<<
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Audience Warning
This production is a musical adaption of Victor Hugo’s novel of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It includes mature themes which may not be appropriate for younger children.
Also true to the novel, the term Gypsy was used by the creators of the musical to describe the cultural and ethnic group recognized today as the Roma community. The Hartford Players recognize that the term “Gypsy” is today deemed a racial slur and is wrongfully normalized in popular culture. The musical tackles the injustices historically experienced by the Roma community and includes the term in an effort to fully depict the racism which they suffered. The Hartford Players do not in any way support the use of this or any other racial slur and present the script as written only to convey and condemn that racism.
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Dr. Robert Rawski, DPM, FACFAS
Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgeon
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