Directed by Chris Byrne.
Music and Vocal Direction by Alicia Barrett
Choreography by Bethany Hansen

Auditions on: January 13 & 14
Auditions at: Theatre in the Grove Studio – 2011 Main Street Forest Grove, OR 97116
6:00-9:30 pm by appointment only.

Callbacks at discretion of the director on Jan 16th

ALL ROLES ARE VOLUNTEER
Must be 18+ years of age

To sign up for an audition slot please go here https://signup.com/go/pRfnhbM

Please prepare 16-32-bars of a song in the style of the show.

Please bring your own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.

If you choose to use a back track it must not have vocals and you must provide your own

bluetooth speaker.

Cold readings from sides may be provided during the audition.

INCLUSIVE CASTING

The creative team is committed to casting practices that advance diversity and inclusion. All ethnicities, genders, and abilities will be considered for every role. Additionally, the genders listed in the breakdown below are specific to the pronouns used in the script, however the creative team may consider any gender identity for roles provided the performer can execute the vocal requirements. Actors below the age of 18 will be considered at the discretion of the director.

Character Breakdown (ages are approximate)

Frank Abagnale, Jr.

Our handsome and youthful con artist. Grew up learning to disappear into another skin to avoid his problems. He will frequently play the “narrator”.

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 man.

Gender: Male Age: 35 to 55 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 sad and lonely.

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

Paula Abagnale

Frank Jr.’s beautiful mother. She met Frank Sr. in France, during the war, but has become disillusioned. 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. She is genuine and loving. Hard-working and initially insecure, she meets Frank Jr. and comes to trust him but she eventually helps him find his heart and values.

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

Carol Strong

Brenda’s traditional Southern 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 and protective father. He is stern and interrogatory but reveals himself to be deeply romantic with strong family values.

Gender: Male Age: 50 to 60 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: A2

FBI Team and Ensemble

Johnny Dollar

Tod Branton

Bill Cod

Ensemble

Stewardesses (Mindy, Cindy, Lindy, Kellie, Shellie, Nellie, Sherrie, Terri, Karrie, Jane)

ALL CAST AND CREW MEMBERS WILL BE BACKGROUND CHECKED.
Rehearsals will begin January 28th .
Performances will be April 3-19th, 2024 with shows on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees.
Any questions please reach out to Director Chris Byrne at chrisakamom@gmail.com