Catch Me If You Can Auditions

Book by Terrence McNally and Music by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman

Keli Schimelpfenig, Director

Tim Shaffer, Music Director

Marc C. Howard, Choreographer

Erin Matson, Producer

Ann Nyenhuis, Stage Manage

SYNOPSIS

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager, Frank Abignale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

We are looking for Actors,

we are looking for Singers and Singers who move well,

we are looking for Dancers who sing or Dancers who don’t.

WHERE:

115 East Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202

WHEN:

Singing Audition: Sun Jan 5, 2020 6:00-8:00 pm and Tues Jan 7, 2020 7:00-9:00 pm

Dance Audition: Sun Jan 12, 2020 @ 6:00 pm

Callbacks: Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:30 – 10 pm

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Singing Audition: Please bring a resume, headshot and 16-32 measures a song not from the show, prepare your sheet music for an accompanist. No, a capella or taped music.

Dance Audition: Be prepared to dance. Men bring jazz shoes, women bring character heels, all bring tap shoes if you tap. If invited to callbacks, scene work, and further music will be given.

CASTING NOTE:

Any race, gender, age, body type, or other identities are encouraged to audition and will be considered equally in casting.

ACT does not offer union contracts and performers are volunteers.

Rehearsals: Will begin as early as Feb or Mar 2020

Performances: Apr 24 to May 16, 2020

For questions or further information, please contact the director at keli@shinypennystudios.com

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

Frank Abagnale Jr.

Male, Character Age: 20 to 30, Tenor, High C5 – Low G2, Our story’s conniving protagonist, he is a handsome and youthful con artist. Grew up learning to disappear into another skin to avoid his problems. He eventually falls in love with Brenda and desperately tries to change his ways. Sings: “Live in Living Color”, “The Pinstripes Are All That They See”, “Someone Else’s Skin”, “Jet Set”, “Butter Outta Cream”, “My Favorite Time of Year”, “Seven Wonders”, “(Our) Family Tree”, “Goodbye”, and “Stuck Together (Strange But True)”

Carl Hanratty

Male, Character Age: 35 to 45, Tenor, High G4 – Low G2, An FBI agent leading the investigation and search for Frank Jr. A knowledgeable and habitual workaholic who idolizes the moment he catches his perp. Lives a private life of loneliness and depression. Sings: “Don’t Break the Rules”, “The Man Inside the Clues”, “My Favorite Time of Year”, “Little Boy, Be a Man”, and “Stuck Together (Strange But True)”

Frank Abagnale Sr.

Male, Character Age: 45 to 65, Baritone, High G#4/Ab4 – Low F2, Frank Jr.’s father. He is an inspiration when it comes to swindling. Upbeat and fast-talking, he undergoes a series of progressive failures that leaves him a miserable drunk. Sings: “The Pinstripes Are All That They See”, “Butter Outta Cream”, “My Favorite Time of Year”, “Don’t Be a Stranger”, and “Little Boy, Be a Man”

Paula Abagnale

Female, Character Age: 45 to 60, Alto, High C5 – Low A3, Frank Jr.’s gorgeous mother. She met Frank Sr. in France, during the war, but has fallen out of love. Caring and loving, with an underlying resentment toward her husband and son. Sings: “My Favorite Time of Year” and “Don’t Be a Stranger”

Brenda Strong

Female, Character Age: 20 to 30, Alto, High A5 – Low G3, A young nurse and Frank Jr.’s eventual love interest. Hard-working and initially insecure, she meets Frank Jr. after running away from a wedding. Comes to trust him but his true identity clouds her feelings. Sings: “Seven Wonders”, “(Our) Family Tree”, and “Fly, Fly Away”,

Roger Strong,

Male, Character Age: 50 to 60, Baritone, High A4 – Low A2, Brenda’s conservative father. He is stern and interrogatory but reveals himself to be deeply romantic. Sings: “(Our) Family Tree”

Carol Strong

Female, Character Age: 45 to 60, Alto, High A5 – Low A#3/Bb3, Brenda’s traditional mother. She is talkative and boisterous. Sings: “(Our) Family Tree”

Agent Bill Cod, Male

Agent Johnny Dollar, Male

Agent Todd Branton, Male

Cheryl Ann, Female

Ensemble

Commuters; Assistants; Stewardesses (Mindy, Cindy, Lindy, Jane, Kellie, Shellie); Pilots; Agents; Targets; Partygoers; Doctors; Nurses; Interns,

Sings “Live in Living Color”, “The Pinstripes Are All That They See”, “Someone Else’s Skin”, “Jet Set”, “Don’t Break the Rules”, “Doctor’s Orders”, and “(Our) Family Tree”