Introduction
Optional Alterations Given that this musical was created for adult performers and audiences, these alternatives to explicit content are approved for high school productions without the need to consult with your licensing representative at Music Theatre International (MTI): • p.4 – CUT FLORIKA: “I can see you want to. I can see it in your eyes. Oh – I can feel it too!” • p.32 – CUT REVELER: “Gypsy whore!” • p.59 – ALT CONGREGANT: “But the madam said no / And she swore by the holiest saints.” • p.77 – CUT GYPSY: “String ‘em up!” and (Nooses descend on PHOEBUS and QUASIMODO.) Similarly, to achieve a wider range of opportunity and representation in this story for your female performers, you may choose to cast a female actor to play Clopin. If you decide to do so, you are permitted to change the character’s gender, including altering the following: • p. 20 – ALT CONGREGANTS: “Queen of the Gypsies” • p. 27 – ALT ESMERALDA: “… at following rules, mademoiselle.” • Any relevant pronouns Any additional requested changes must be submitted in writing and approved by your licensing representative at MTI.
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Production Handbook