Best Known For: Esmeralda in the stage adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl in DC's The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow
As many of you may know, one of my favorite novels is Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the Disney adaptation ranks pretty high on my list of favorite Disney films despite not being faithful to the source material. However, the stage adaptation of the Disney film is more faithful to the source material, blending material from both the novel and the film. Ciara Renee's portrayal of the gypsy La Esmeralda was no exception to this concept, as she not only borrowed elements from her film and literary counterparts, but she also brought some of her own material to make the character more likable and fleshed out. Renee brought her sense of wit and sarcasm (something she also brought over in her role as Hawkgirl in DC's TV Universe), as well as bringing a believable range of emotions to bring Esmeralda to life. If the show were to go to Broadway someday, I would definitely love to see her reprise her role. She is one of the few stage actresses on this list, with the other stage actress slated to appear later on in this list, mainly due to her ability to make a character relatable and believable.
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