AURORA COMMUNITY THEATRE AUDITIONS
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN A Musical Comedy that tells the TRUE STORY of Frank Abagnale Jr: A Teacher with no degree A Forger whose checks net millions A Pilot who was never certified A Pediatrician without medical training A Lawyer who never passed the Bar A Secret Service Agent A Con Man Extraordinaire who led the FBI on a merry chase in the 1960s
Book by Terrance McNally Music by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
KELI SCHIMELPFENIG, director TIM SHAFFER, music director
MARC C. HOWARD, choreographer ERIN MATSON, producer
AUDITION DETAILS
Looking for Actors and Singers, Singers who move well Dancers who sing or Dancers who don’t
For an audition spot, go to
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549afac2caaf58-catch
WHEN Singing Auditions 6 to 8 pm Sunday Jan 5 7 to 9 pm Tuesday Jan 7
Dance Audition 6 pm Sunday Jan 12
Callbacks 6:30 to 10 pm Sunday Jan 19
WHERE Aurora Community Theatre 115 East Pioneer Trail
WHAT to prepare
Singing Audition: Please bring a resume, headshot and 16-32 measures pf a song not from the show, prepare your sheet music for an accompanist. No acapella 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.
DANCERS: if you are auditioning to DANCE ONLY, no sign up is necessary. Please attend the dance audition on Jan 12, 2020
****** Ideally, we would like to see everyone in person, however, we realize that it is not always possible. We will be happy to see a video audition if necessary. Please contact the director at the email listed below.
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 February or March 2020
PERFORMANCES 8 PM Fridays & Saturdays Apr 24 to May 16, 2020, 3 PM Sundays May 3 & 10
SYNOPSIS: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is a 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.
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. Sing: “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.”
For questions or further information, please contact the director, KELI SCHIMELPFENIG at keli@shinypennystudios.com