The Hunchback of Notre Dame cast Q&As

Name: Ali Azeem Grade: 12 Character: Gargoyle 1. Do you have a “ritual” before rehearsals or shows? "[The cast] always goes to Forest Hills Foods before every rehearsal at the FAC. I always get chicken nuggets with mac and cheese, and I put them in the box [so] I eat them together. That's always my pregame meal essentially. It tastes really good; I'd recommend it 100%." 2. What’s...

Name: Sam Werkema Grade: 12th Grade Character: Townsperson, part of Ensemble 1. Do you have a “ritual” for before rehearsals or shows? “Not really. This is my first year doing [the musical], so I usually just stretch out before every rehearsal.” 2. If you were famous, what would you be famous for? “I would want to be famous for something important. I’m hoping to go in...

Name: Aaron Jachim Grade: 12 Character: Clopin 1. Do you have a ritual for before rehearsals or shows? "For sure! Before shows, I usually like to calm myself and settle my brain the best I can. I usually try and get a meal in me before a show, but it can be hard with the nerves. Then, I will sit and stretch and listen to music to get myself ready before heading to the Fine Arts Center." 2....

Name: Katie Woods Grade: 12 Character: Gypsy, part of Ensemble 1. Do you have a “ritual” for before rehearsals or shows? "Yes, I do. I always take around ten to minutes to stretch and warm-up and just have my 'me time' before getting into the mindset of going into rehearsal or going into a show." 2. If you were famous, what would you be famous for? "You know, I'd be a really good hugger....

Name: Linus Kaechele Grade: 11 Character: Dom Claude Frollo 1. Do you have a ritual for before rehearsals or shows? "I wouldn't say that I have a complete ritual, but one thing that I have noticed and other people have noticed as well is during one song, my main song, I will stand in a corner and close my eyes and sing to myself and do like a little dance. [It looks like] I'm going throu...