THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME - presented by New Paradigm Theatre

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME - a Musical presented by New Paradigm Theatre
Riding on the heels of New Paradigm Theatre’s (NPT) sold-out, multi-ethnic production of “Oliver-Reinvented”, in 2016 and “Peter Pan” in 2017 at Fairfield Theatre’s Warehouse space, NPT will continue their “collective impact” productions, bridging the gap between the arts and the local community, with the musical “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” on August 18th and 19th.

Young people of all abilities will participate side-by-side with Broadway pros to create this production. Emmy and Oscar winner Paul Bogaev will again be the musical producer as well as playing a leading role! TV and Stage veterans Scott Bryce and Jodi Stevens will co-direct.

New Paradigm theatre, a company well-known for its inventive productions that are presented with multi-cultural, multi- generational and multi-gendered casting has chosen their community “partner non profit” that reflects the theme of this summer’s show. This year NPT chose The Connecticut Burns Care Foundation (CBCF) from the non profits who submitted. For 40 years, CBCF has worked to support burn survivors as well as to present programs for education and advocacy to prevent burn injuries. These survivors are often treated like outsiders or “other than” just like Quasimodo. As partnerships between the nonprofit and for-profit world continue to form in order to tackle social challenges from all sides, this type of collective impact production has become increasingly relevant and a vital component of a community.

Though The Hunchback of Notre Dame is thought to be a male-driven show, New Paradigm Theatre Company has put an emphasis on highlighting the strengths and talents of the women of the musical, both on and off stage, with a female director, lighting designer, costume designer, stage mangers, prop mistress and an exemplary leading-lady.

Patrick Tombs, a NY actor, was chosen to play the leading role. Tombs, who was born with Arthrogryposis, a birth disorder that causes an infant to have atrophied muscles and stiff limbs will tackle the role of Quasimodo, who was born with a hunchback and feared by his townspeople. Tombs says, “It is my hope that we see more disabled people represented in the arts, but that only starts by us reclaiming those roles that fit our body features.”

Artist Director and Broadway veteran, Kristin Huffman (Milford CT) says, “New Paradigm is a theatre with a social conscience. We produce events and shows that not only entertain with Broadway pros, but that also connect directly to our community.
For more info on the cast and concept please visit www.nptheatre.org

GENERAL TICKETS:
All three shows are at Fairfield Theatre Co (70 Sanford St, Fairfield CT)
General seating for all tickets (except VIP) please click on the date you would like to attend and you will be redirected to FTC’s box office. Visit NPT's website for VIP tickets.
Saturday 3pm (Prologue Bazaar (indoor fair) beings at 2pm)
Saturday 8pm (Prologue Bazaar (indoor fair) beings at 7pm)
Sunday 1pm (Prologue Bazaar (indoor fair) beings at 12pm)