THE STORY

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 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. Rated PG.

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AUDITION INFORMATION

Please come any time during the audition dates and times. Auditions will last about 30-45 minutes.  

 

- Prepare about 1 minute of a song to sing that exemplifies your talent. You may sing with a track or acapella.  

 

- A dance audition will be taught.  (Be sure to come in clothes and shoes that enable movement.)

 

- There will be cold readings from the script.

 

*Bring your calendars and be prepared to note any rehearsal conflicts from the information below.

 

REHEARSAL INFORMATION

Rehearsals will generally be Tuesday and Thursdays evenings from 7-9pm, and Saturdays from 2-5pm. No absences allowed during tech weeks (June 23-July 1 and July 7-10) and during performances. NO rehearsal July 2-6. A more specific rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions.   ​

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PERFORMANCES

July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2025 at 8pm
July 20 & 27 at 2pm
July 22 at 7:30pm

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CASTING INFORMATION

Age 16 & Up. Actors of ALL ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Ages listed below are approximate and are a suggestion ONLY. Total cast of 11-20 actors is needed. Dancers who may not be vocally strong are encouraged to audition too!

 

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.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G2

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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.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2

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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.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 65
Vocal range top: G#4
Vocal range bottom: F2

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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.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3

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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.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Carol Strong

Brenda's traditional mother. She is talkative and boisterous.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

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Roger Strong
Brenda's conservative father. He is stern and interrogatory but reveals himself to be deeply romantic.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2

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Ensemble
Commuters; Assistants; Stewardesses (Mindy, Cindy, Lindy, Jane, Kellie, Shellie); Pilots; Agents; Targets; Party-Goers; Doctors; Nurses; Interns
 

​NOTE: Roles that call for a specific ethnicity or type will be open for consideration of actors of other ethnicities. The characters in this show are on the binary and written with he/him or she/her pronouns as you see in the descriptions. However, we seek to be as inclusive as possible and ask gender non-conforming, gender queer, transgender and non-binary actors to list on the audition form the roles they most identify with. We also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character, but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.

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Questions: Contact the Director at director@onstagewalton.com
 
*On Stage is committed to diversity and inclusion.  We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities and abilities to attend auditions.

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*​*CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, THE MUSICAL is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.