NOCTILUCA March 2017

FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin A look behind the scenes of North Theatre’s ‘Hunchback’ I t is no secret that the Appleton North Theatre De- partment puts on an amazing show. However, it is important to realize how much time and effort goes into the making of these spectacular performances. Re- hearsals are held both after school and on the week- ends. From blocking to building, here’s a look behind the scenes of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Photos and text by Alex Wormley

March 2017 Volume XXll

Issue V Page 8

“Clopina is the Gypsy Queen of Paris, and I love to take on her spunky and sassy persona. The Gypsies add a lot to “Hunchback” because they are so rebellious against the strict moral standards the Archbishop Frollo sets for Parisians – they are full of moxie and spirit regardless of what others think.” – Rachel Sina

“I really love the ensemble work and that this show has a lot of complex choral work so everybody is really working super hard to put this together. It’s not just the leads who are getting these moments. It’s really everyone in the show.” – Caroline Holmes

“This is for one of the townswomen. We’re making tons of these vests to go over these poofy blouses that are kinda off the shoul- der. Very scandalous.” – Yasmeen Ashour

“We still need to get our bells. There are five bells. They’ll be on bat- tens... The people who make stuff for Disney made them... It’s foam wrapped in fiberglass, so they’re legit.” – Aavid James

“It’ll be my last musical. I’m excited for this to be my last musical because I think it’s going to be an awesome time but I’m also re- ally kinda sad because it’s ending. After doing this for three and a half years, it’s a hard thing to let go.” – Abree Wojta

Emma Knutson: “We’re both dancers so we’re gypsies and soldiers. We randomly show up everywhere.” Olivia Molter: “Yeah we’re kinda throughout the show.” Emma Knutson: “It’s going well. For dance we kinda just learn things. It’s not like usual dance choreography where you have routines set. Because Parker changes everything so we kinda just learn how to do stuff...” Olivia Molter: “...but you don’t really take it to heart.”

“It’s exciting to try something new and to be a part of something so grand. I think just the people are really accepting. It’s fun. I played football, and I used to play basketball but I can’t because I had to have surgery on my wrist... This is kind of an alternative.” – Mitch Mologne