Auditions - Sept. 10 - 12, 2023
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
Based on the DreamWorks Motion Picture
Presented through special arrangement with: Music Theatre International
Directed by: Miriam Durrie-Kirsch
Produced by: Devery Holmes
Music Director: John Gaston
Choreographer: Miriam Durrie-Kirsch
Assistant Choreographer: Dani Kirsch
Stage Manager: Toni Thompson
Costume Designer: Beth Eslick
Set Designers: John Eslick, Rick Steinberg
Sound Designer: Robin Rassell
Lighting Designers: Jim Diderrich, Aaron Kirsch
Construction Heads: Rick Steinberg, Lee Marks
Propmistress: Rita McCaffrey
Prop Assistants: Ricci Terranova, Toni Thompson
Dance Captain: Alison Norman
Photographer: Aaron Kirsch
Sound Operators: Robin Rassell, Mark Suarez
Lighting Operators: Jacki Nat, Gary Saxer
Spot Operators: Andi Crowne, Finn Delgado, Sammy Kirsch
Backstage Crew: Gary Saxer
Set Construction: John Holroyd, Dick Johnson, Max Honigsberg, Lee Marks, Rick Steinberg
Audition Dates & Times:
Audition Times:
Sept. 10, 11 & 12 at 7:00pm
Audition Location:
Conejo Players Theatre
351 S. Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Performances:
Nov. 10 – Dec. 3, 2023
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Audition Requirements:
Audition Requirements
All ethnicities are welcome. Prepare a one– minute song. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music or background tracks on your device. A speaker will be provided. Be prepared to dance. A shorter combination will be taught for the “movers” and an extended combination will be taught for the “dancers”. Ladies bring character shoes. If you tap, bring your tap shoes.
Rehearsal Times:
Mon-Thurs. (Some Fridays) 7:30-10:30
Sundays 9am-12pm
Performance Times
Nov. 10 – Dec. 3, 2023
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
For more information:
Contact Devery Holmes at [email protected]
Show Synopsis
Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager, Frank Abagnale, 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. Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is a high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught.
Character Descriptions
FRANK ABAGNALE, JR.-Male (18-25): Protagonist must look young, cunning, con artist, quick, savvy, handsome, charismatic. Must move well. Vocal range: G2-C5.
CARL HANRATTY-Male (35-55): Cunning, prides himself on his work, determined, analytical, seems street smart, workaholic, lonely. His work is his love affair. Must move well. Vocal range: G2-G4.
FRANK ABAGNALE, SR.-Male (40-60): Conman, fast talking, New Yorker, undergoes a series of failures that leads him to drinking but proud of his son, loves his wife and son fiercely. Must move well. Vocal range: F2-G#4
PAULA ABAGNALE- Female (35-50): A beautiful woman from France. Married Frank Sr. young and is no longer enamored of his cons. Dancer or former dancer. Vocal Range: A3-C5.
BRENDA STRONG-Female (18-25): A hard working really smart top of her class young nurse. Insecure at first but Frank helps her find her confidence. Conflicted once the truth about Frank is revealed. She’s Frank’s true love. Must move well. Vocal Range: G3-A5.
CAROL STRONG-Female (40-60): Brenda’s ostentatious, protective, loving mother. Big personality. Big belt. (Will play other roles in Act 1). Good Mover. Vocal Range: Bb3-A5.
ROGER STRONG-Male (40-60): Brenda’s father. A Big Daddy lawyer type from New Orleans but a softy at heart. (Will play other parts in Act 1). Good mover. Vocal Range: A2-F4 (Optional A4).
CHERYL ANN-Female (30-45) Former model now high paid prostitute. (Will play other parts)
AGENT BRANTON-Male (35-50) Second in command to Agent Hanratty. Seasoned agent that drinks a bit. A little worn around the edges. Must move well
AGENT COD- Gender Open (20-35) Nervous nerdy numbers guy. Must move well.
AGENT DOLLAR- Gender Open (20-35) Rookie trigger happy agent. Eager to catch the bad guy. Must Move well.
STEWARDESSES (Mindy, Cindy, Lindy, Kellie, Shellie, Nellie, Sherrie and Jane)/ Nurses/Party Goers: Females (16-30) Strong dancers and singers with lots of charisma. Tap dancing a plus.
ENSEMBLE: Will play multiple parts listed below. Strong singers. Animated and charismatic actors.
JACK BARNES, NERD, JOCK, PRICIPAL, BETTY, JUDGE, COMMUTERS, RAILROAD AGENT, ASSISTANTS, BANK TELL.ER, PAN AM EXECUTIVE, TAILOR, PILOTS, AGENTS, TARGEIs, MOTEL MANAGER, PARTYGOERS, DOCTORS, NURSES, INTERNS, DOCTOR WANAMAKER, BARTENDER, BEN CASEY, BEN CASEY INTERN, etc.