AUDITION INFO

DIGITAL AUDITIONS

Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman
Based on the DreamWorks Motion Picture

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 four 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 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.

Catch Me If You Can is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com


CASTING CONSIDERATIONS:

All roles are open.   

We are looking for performers of all races, ethnicities, sexualities, gender identities, body types, and abilities. Production is non-Equity and non-paid.

PRODUCTION STAFF:

Amanda Nowell - director 

Meg O'Connor - choreographer 

Azure Lengel - stage manager

Kara Hess - vocal director

Lindy Mack - pit director

Josh Yentsch - set designer 

Tony Fogle - lightning designer 

Sarah Nagengast - assistant stage manager

Rosemary Bucher, Producer

PRODUCTION DATES:

July 31 - August 10, 2025


AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

For auditions, please submit 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show .

DANCING

Catch Me If You Can features a multifaceted ensemble of dancers and singers. There is no formal dance call for this audition, but individuals may be contacted to provided a dancing sample at the discretion of the production team. 

REHEARSAL PROCESS:

Tentative Rehearsal Schedule

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

-Audition submissions are due by 11:59 PM on May 14, 2025

-Callbacks will be requested at the discretion of the production team

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

A tentative rehearsal schedule is available here.


CHARACTER LIST

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ensemble

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



DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:

Hershey Area Playhouse is actively committed to anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices in the theatre and specifically in casting. We affirm our commitment to equity, inclusivity, and diversity, and strive to foster an artistic environment that is dedicated to social equality.