"Out There" from The Hunchback of Notre Dame at The 5th Avenue Theatre 

This is a victory for disabled actors, that's all I can say about this performance. The fact that Castille shows so much emotion despite not being the singing voice of Quasimodo, both they and Cardona deliver one of the best Quasimodo performances I have ever seen.

1:44 when he signs "every instant" with Quasimodo!! I think this staging was such a gorgeous way to emphasiz Quasimodo's character, especially his relationship with the gargoyles. They are his best companions, and he projects so many of his thoughts with them

This is a great rendition!! 😃 I must say, I really applaud these kinds of productions, not only for staying accurate to the character in the book but for also allowing deaf actors to be able to play a very iconic role and play to their strengths! As a disabled person myself, it really warms my heart to see this kind of representation for disabled people ❤️ I hope with the likes of this show and Lost Voice Guy recently winning Britain’s Got Talent that there will be more opportunities for them to prove there is more to them than the general public perceives 😃

This is astoundingly creative plan for quasimodo...

The Deaf Actor playing Quasimodo is my dear friend Joshua Castille!!! I was there when he performed at La Mirada Thester! The whole production made me cry

This might be too much to ask, I don't know... my oldest sister is deaf and mute and when I showed her this video it absolutely warmed her heart and she begged me to try and find a way to get the whole thing so she could see it. She's in Colorado and cannot travel to you... but is there a way that maybe a full video could be posted? I understand this is a lot to ask, but it would mean a lot to find out if we could!

Someone needs to call Disney to tell them this is how the live-action remake needs to be done 👏👏

I saw a production like this a year ago at the Music Circus, and honestly, I think it’s the best way to portray the character. Quasimodo’s deafness was already showed in the original stage adaption by the difference between his speaking voice and his singing voice, his inner monologue. I think that doing it this way, with a whole separate actor as his “voice”, really helps make that distinction. Not to mention it gives HoH actors more opportunities and makes what I believe to be a more authentic performance & portrayal.

The amount of emotion that Quasimodo showed despite only using sign language and not saying a word is insane.

Josh Castille is one of my favorite stage actors. I was fortunate enough to see him as Ernst in Deaf West’s “Spring Awakening”, so I was overjoyed when I learned that he’d be playing the title role in “Hunchback.” My hat’s off to the casting department for casting a deaf actor in this role and for incorporating ASL throughout the show, as I feel it adds a special element of authenticity. I live in Michigan, so taking a trip to Seattle just to see the show will be out of the question, so I suppose I’ll have to survive off the clips that are uploaded here instead. ☹️

For those questioning why Quasimodo is doing sign language, it all goes back to the original story. See, in the original book, he was deaf because of the bells.

Seeing this live was fucking unreal, this video doesn't do it justice! They were so amazing!!!

Instantly started crying. Wtf so beautiful and what a way to portay this character. Still crying 😥

the part that says "every instant" and the connection between actors is tear-jerking

This makes me tear up every time I watch it. Both the signing actor and the singing actor are so great in their roles.

Okay the fact that he is not singing he is signing the song. Because the Bells made him deaf. And the gargoyles his imaginary friends are the ones singing this song. That is honestly amazing.

It's really tragic that this production can't be relived in its entirety. Undoubtedly one of the most consummate realizations of this musical.

This makes so much sense on an artistic level since Quasimodo was deaf in the original Victor Hugo novel. The use of have a detractor and an interpreter to convey the emotions Quasimodo feels brings tears to my eyes.

Not only is this an amazing interpretation, but his signing is some of the most poetic I've ever seen.

The amount of emotion Joshua is able to show is almost scary it’s SO good!

WOW im still in love with Josh Castille

Amazing to se Josh Castile sign this it so beautiful…giving props to EJ Cardona, his breath support is out of this world!

Cardona's VOICE! Oh my wow i love it! He sounded amazing. Great performance from them both!

Just saw this the other night and it blew my mind!! It absolutely made the show, it was so powerful and moving, Joshua is an AMAZING actor!!!! It was so incredible when he came out on stage then bent down and BECAME Quasimodo the transformstion was incredible just with his acting and his body. It wouldn't have been half as good a show without him and the gargoyles omg. The feeling and emotion btwn him and the guy who was singing here with him was so palpable. I'm totally gonna go see it again with the $25 coupon b4 it's over!!

In my mind, this is the only way to do Quasimodo, since the character is deaf in the book.

i'm so sad i never got to see this :( so imma just keep watching this and act like i was there lol

This is and always will be my favorite song in the Disney movie. Living with ADHD is hard when you want to be involved with everyday stuff but at the same time you're wishing you weren't such a pest...this song is almost a perfect representation for all of us mentally ill individuals. Victor Hugo's book can be a doorway for people who struggle with disabilities and it shows!

If I've watched this once I've watched it a thousand times. My son is Deaf so I'm learning ASL and tHoND has one of the best soundtracks in Disney history, so this never doesn't make me emotional. 😭

Love it so much! Are you planning on filming Made of Stone?

For anyone thinking or saying how impressive Josh is "despite" being Deaf and "only" using sign language... ASL is EXTREMELY expressive and emotive. Facial expressions are key and body language is also really important. ASL is not just signing English, it's an entirely different language with it's own grammar and word structure.

I am learning ASL. And as a hearing person, I realize how the hearing world leaves the deaf community out of many things. I am glad to see some musicals with signing and a chance for deaf actors to accomplish their dreams. I hope it continues!

How have I never seen this??? EJ Cardona has been a favorite for awhile and Joshua Castille has become a favorite more recently. LOVE. 🤟

I saw the deaf production with John McGinty a couple of years ago and was blown away. And Josh Castile will obviously kill it.

I thought I couldn't love The Hunchback of Notre Dame any more (any adaptation format)... I was wrong ❤ this is brilliant 👏❤

This is incredible. I never read the book, but I have seen from other videos and posts that Quasimodo is deaf because of the bell ringing. So this is a great adaptation in holding true to character. I love the passion given in facial expressions and movements while giving sign. I don't know of this actor, and from what I've read below, he is an actor who is deaf. Hat's off to him for an amazing job

Learning about this production with Josh Castille as Quasimodo has really inspired me - I wish I could've seen him perform as Quasi! A couple of my family members are deaf, so I've grown up most of my life seeing sign language, but not knowing very many words - I know the entire alphabet, so I can speak letter by letter, but I want to learn more words. Who knows? Maybe at some point, I'll even post a cover of "Out There" where I sign the lyrics as I sing!

Wow! I've got chills! Such amazing actors. So much thought must have gone into this. In the book Quasimodo is infact deaf from the bells. It even mentions that he had developed a form of communication with Frollo through gestures!!! Of course it wouldn't be as advanced as ASL but still!!! A very true to form rendition this truly captures the soul of Victor Hugo's Quasimodo! Bravo!!! I wish I could see more

Is this available for purchase yet? I would love to watch the entire production.

This performance always moves me to tears, no matter how many times I’ve seen it. HUGE kudos to both actors! They work so well together!

I love this so much I am so sad that I don’t live close enough to see the show live

Ahhh, my heart is full from this performance

EJ Cardona was already one of my favorite artists, but this performance, just amazing. Love how he got to be the voice of this amazing actor! Great job guys 🤟🏻

This makes me cry every time I see this rendition of the show because of how good it is and how much it moves me to see how diverse and accepting the world of theater is

Joshua (Quasimodo) looks like he’s having a ball.

I was once the voice of a deaf/blind woman in a play while I was in university. To my great shame, I was kind of an ablest little shit the whole time. I learned a LOT. The woman who portrayed the character was fantastic, she absolutely NAILED the bitchy ridiculousness of the character. The actress herself was the sweetest, most sarcastic woman you'll ever meet. She was so patient with my ableism. It was one of the best experiences of my life, even though I was uncomfortable the whole time- not only because I was learning to not be as ablest, but also because I was a CS/Math major in the Theater majors' domain, which was one hell of a culture shock. In CS/Math culture, if you see a way to make an improvement, you tell people. In Theater culture, constructive criticism of their acting is incredibly rude. CS/Math culture's humor is more word-oriented, Theater humor is more physical/slapstick/mistake oriented. Theater people are very comfortable with physical contact- kissing/hugging/flirting for humor is not uncommon, in CS/Math, touching is very rare and is only done between women who are close friends. Pardon the tangent, the gargoyle guy just reminds me of my old role.

Ugh what I would give to see this whole show!!! I live all the way in Florida. Are you guys going to be filming the whole thing??

Two amazing performers! Works so well!

I’m doing a production of this that’s opening this weekend & this is so beautiful. I literally cried watching this. Fantastic!

It would be SOOO cool if you guys broke down what the specific signs mean so those of us trying to learn actually know what he’s signing (or just some of them I know there’s a lot)

Somehow I’m only just discovering this production, and now I’m utterly in love. Josh Castille is my new favorite Quasimodo (a bold statement, given how much I’ve always loved the character), and EJ has such a beautiful and genuine voice. I would gladly sell all of my internal organs to go back in time and watch the full show 😭

The way they make this version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame really amazing and it's a way to show how a person who can't hear and uses sign language to perform and someone else to do the singing is the best

Such an amazing interpretation, I loved that it was in ASL as well. I'm crying with joy and emotion, this is one of my favorite songs ever.

Josh performance shows if you have a disability don't let it stop you doing what you want to do

BRILLIANT!!! Quasimodo should be deaf!!! HE LITERALLY RINGS CHURCH BELLS FOR A LIVING!!! absolutely beautiful rendition

My eyes are leaking.

His expression is a paragon!

i'm tearing up, this is SO SO SO BEAUTIFUL

This was so amazing. so so so so amazing. Nothing less than absolutely superb

Wow this was amazing it added a whole other dimension to Quasimodo aswell as being deformed he is also deaf, giving Frollo another thing to lorde over him

Wherever they are, Victor Hugo and Lon Chaney Sr. are very proud. Bravo and blessed be. )O(

This is really freakin' cool.

This... This is amazing. Props to the actors. Just. Great

I am very fascinated by this production of Hunchback due to the actor playing Quasimodo has explained in another video that he is deaf. I was curious how the acting aspect of the show worked. Did Quasimodo sign through the show or did the gargoyle character speak as he signed. It was a fascinating concept and I would like to know more. I was recently casted for the role of Quasimodo in a production in my town and I noticed some things he did in his performance I really appreciated and will be attempting to harness some of these characteristics into my performance as well as traits of my own. Wonderful job!

Isn't E.J. Cardona a member of Voctave?

It must be really tough be deaf yet still sign in time with the music without looking at the conductor or anything

Please post a video of Hellfire.

This wrecked my tear ducts.... this is the most EMOTIONAL performance of this song, of the Hunchback in general, that I have ever seen

Is impressive how Quasimodo actor get in that feeling without even Sing!

So tell me please how this clip has 11 dislikes?

Maybe it’s just me, but the way that Quasi’s actor signs “minute” (the lyric is “moment”) at 1:46 looks a lot like the sign for “week” to me bc he signs it kinda sideways but I like it bc it feels like he would treasure everything he is given, if it is weeks outside or just a minute. EDIT: that sign for minute can also be moment or second but my pint still stands

EJ is amazing

OMG! The passion! The expression! Clearly we need far far far more deaf actors! I have never seen such expression, or such bombastic feeling from a non- deaf person. I've seen a couple of shows with deaf/blind actors and they tend to be awesome! This guy is skilled as a person, his embodiment of Quasimodo's humanity is fantastic!

Josh and EJ magnificent

Ride the Cyclone, take notes

I was so moved to see this video. I want to go to see from Japan. strongly hope for a replay.🙏🙏

That was such a moving performance of this song. I loved this song from the movie and didn't know it could be performed to move my heart even more than it already did.

❤🤩🤗 AMAZING 🤯 MIND BLOWN

AMAZING I very much appreciate people like this disabled person who are willing to put themselves " OUT THERE " watching the sign language for me is extra special when with what I have my brain problem makes my word connection and understanding difficult I never could be brave enough to be like wonderful NORMAL PERSON in my understanding to speak loud without saying a spoken word I hear fine but speaking can be a problem for me and also get distracted easily I think silence can speak so loud and be so powerful ❤ people say a picture is a thousand words but the expression along with the hand motions done speak so much more than actual having the ability to talk / or hear whatever the disability YOU HAVE OVERCOME IT !!!!!!!

So special and beautiful! Although the sound mix could be a bit better i think? (may be its my stereo, but the voice sounds a bit creaky, like it 's too loud, and to much percussion in comparison to the rest of the orchestra)

So much emotion, and not a single word said. Very strong acting on the part of Quasimodo. Thank you for sharing!

Need the full performance

Thank you so much for this! The talent and skill in this performance is absolutely incredible. I just started learning sign language, and this video shows me why it's so important.

Wow!!How Amazing.😀

So it looks to me like we've got an incredible production filmed, right? That's what I'm seeing. Is there any possibility of us getting this entire production released on film, after the run is finished? I know procast DVDs for musicals are few and far between, but since Disney passed on sending it to Broadway... maybe we have a shot?

Safe behind these windows and these parapets of stone Gazing at the people down below me All my life I watch them as I hide up here alone Hungry for the histories they show me All my life I memorize their faces Knowing them as they will never know me All my life I wonder how it feels to pass a day Not above them But part of them And out there Living in the sun Give me one day out there All I ask is one To hold forever Out there Where they all live unaware What I'd give What I'd dare Just to live one day out there Out there among the millers and the weavers and their wives Through the roofs and gables I can see them Ev'ry day they shout and scold and go about their lives Heedless of the gift it is to be them If I was in their skin I'd treasure ev'ry instant Out there Strolling by the Seine Taste a morning out there Like ordinary men Who freely walk about there Just one day and then I swear I'll be content With my share Won't resent Won't despair Old and bent I won't care I'll have spent One day Out there

Beautiful and gorgeous and inspirational. True art in so many ways. I love this so so so much. I think BOTH actors have wonderful talent and singing together is truly a treat to the eyes and ears. 💛❤💚❤💜❤💚💕💛🖤🖤💚💕💜💕💜💕💜❤💚💕💚🖤💜🖤💜💕💕💕💜❤ i am a fan and in love ♡♡♡

I’m shaking. Beyond incredible performance. I would’ve done anything to see this. Jaw dropping.

I have to say, I think my favorite part is all of the clear positive energy that everyone has! It's clear that all of the extras love Josh so much and that he loves what he's doing so deeply. What an amazing message.

I've never seen a performance and cried like I have watching this one. What a powerful performance!

Joshua, I'm in love for him right now. Very good actor, convey emotions through facial expression. I would love to see that live. And A.J. way to go. That's a very hard song to sing...

So incredibly beautiful! Bravo to the cast and wishing you a very successful rest of your run! Keep telling the stories, we need them

Love his voice and the actor doing ASL! I wish I can see this!

I love Josh so much aaaaaaa he’s so talented and the fact that he’s a successful deaf broadway actor fills me with so much pride and hope. What a babe

I wish I could have gone but I know myself I would be 100% invested in the ASL and trying to learn it.

This HIT different

If EJ is just providing the singing voice, does Joshua speak for Quasimodo when he is just talking normally?

O dios mío,me ha emocionado mucho!De veras,entre que la canción es una de mis favoritas,la voz del hombre es muy buena y potente y la actuación del actor que hace de quasimodo...e estado a punto de llorar!😄

EJ should get his own show! What a voice! To do what he did in Hunchback is a testament to perfection

Awesome

He slayed