Auditions for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN coming to The Barn in November!

AUDITIONS!


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Book by Terrence McNally

Directed & Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by James Levy

AUDITIONS (by appointment):
November 15th from Noon to 4pm
November 16th from 4pm – 7pm
(Walk-up auditions will be accepted up to 2:00pm on the 15th and up to 6:00pm on the 16th.)
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS



EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Those auditioning should prepare two contrasting songs, one ballad and one upbeat. If a specific role is desired, song should reflect specific character traits
Those that have previously performed in shows with production staff may contact Director in lieu of scheduling initial audition.
To schedule an audition please contact Stage Manager Rebekah Grieb at rebekahgrieb@gmail.com
Invited Callbacks will be held on November 22nd from Noon - 4pm Callback List and Sides will be posted on www.thebarnplayers.org by 9:00am on November 17th

Callbacks will consist of Singing, Dancing, and Readings for named characters. Ancestors will be called back to sing and dance. Those called back are asked to wear all black and be prepared to be measured by our costumer.
Rehearsals will be from January 11th - February 26th.

Some cast members will have a promotional photo shoot in December 2014. Full cast will have an all-day on location photo shoot followed by rehearsal on one of the Sunday rehearsal dates.
Cast must also be available on Saturday January 31st for promotional performance at The Barney Awards.
No conflicts will be accepted after Sunday February 15, 2015.

PRODUCTION DATES:
February 27th – March 15th, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, March 9th.

All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS

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. Nominated for 4 TONY awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a TONY Award-winning "dream team", with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).
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. But when Frank's lies catch the attention of FBI agent Carl Hanratty, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.
Catch Me If You Can is a big and bright spectacle with high-energy dance numbers and a riveting story, making it an ideal choice for Community and Professional theatres. High School performers will enjoy portraying characters of a similar age and will relish the opportunity to sing Shaiman's and Wittman's sparkling new songs


CAST BREAKDOWN:
We are looking for a multi-racial, high-energy cast of performers for this Kansas City community theatre premiere.

BRENDA STRONG 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.
Female, 20-30 yrs old
Range: G3 - A5

CARL HANRATTY 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.
Male, 35-45 yrs old
Range: G2 - G4

CAROL STRONG Brenda's traditional mother. She is talkative and boisterous.
Female, 45-60 yrs old
Range: Bb3 - A5

FRANK ABAGNALE, JR. 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.
Male, 20-30 yrs old
Range: G2 - C5

FRANK ABAGNALE, SR. 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.
Male, 45-65 yrs old
Range: F2 - G#4

PAULA ABAGNALE 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.
Female, 45-60 yrs old
Range: A3 - C5

ROGER STRONG Brenda's conservative father. He is stern and interrogatory, but reveals himself to be deeply romantic.
Male, 50-60 yrs old
Range: A2 - A4

ENSEMBLE Looking for a VERY strong ensemble. Both Singers who Dance and Dancers who Sing should audition. The ensemble of this show will play a VERY wide range of characters including COMMUTERS; ASSISTANTS; STEWARDESSES (MINDY, CINDY, LINDY, JANE, KELLIE, SHELLIE); PILOTS; AGENTS; TARGETS; PARTY-GOERS; DOCTORS; NURSES; INTERNS


For more information, please contact Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of
The Barn Players, at emagnitude@me.com

The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.



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