Spotlight! Theatre
Spotlight! Theatre is a multigenerational, audition only group. Magic occurs when children through adults work together on stage.
Auditions are required for this performance.
Sibling discounts and multiple program discounts available. For information on scholarships and payment plans, please contact Academy Director, Danielle at Danielle@faopa.org. She can assist you with financial needs and questions.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame – Spring 2024 Production
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.
The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Auditions Requirements
- Auditions: January 15, 2024
- SignUpGenius for an audition time slot: TIME TO BE POSTED SOON!
- 1-minute audition song
- 1-minute monologue
- Resume
- Headshot
- Dance audition – choreographer teaches dance number to be performed during the audition – stay after your audition slot for the dance audition
Class Schedule
Ages | Middle School through Adults / Ages 12 and up |
Starts |
Auditions: January 15, 2024 SignUpGenius Auditions Link: The Hunchback of Notre Dame Auditions Sign Up Mondays, starting January 22, 2024 (tentatively – based on casting/callbacks), 6-9pm No rehearsals during Spring Break |
Time | Mondays from 6:00 – 9:00pm |
Performance(s) | May 10-12, 2024 & May 17-19, 2024 |
Director(s) | Heather Ochalek |
Total Program Fee | $350.00 |
Payment and Refund Policy
All monies paid toward Florida Academy of Performing Arts programs are non-refundable. If special circumstances force a student to drop out before the end of the program, the program fee will be pro-rated and the balance will be held as credit on your account to be used for merchandise or other programs. Classes canceled by an instructor will be rescheduled (usually by adding a week to the program).
Social Media Release Policy
Anti-Bullying Policy
FAOPA has instituted policies and procedures to combat bullying and bullying behavior, which may include but not be limited to name calling, harassment of another student causing physical or verbal harm, and any negative behavior that is repetitive and intentional. While FAOPA will not tolerate bullying of any kind, all incidents will be evaluated individually to determine a resolution. If any incident warrants the removal of the child from the program, we will not issue a refund and special consideration will need to be made to allow the child to participate in future FAOPA programs.
Past Production – Fall 2023: The Music Man

Past Production – Spring 2023: Seussical the Musical
