Acting submission (required): Please submit your performance recording link of a 1-2 minute comedic monologue.
Vocal submission (required): Please submit your performance recording link signing 16-32 bars of music in the style of the show.
Dance submission (optional): Please submit your performance recording link of a dance reel or highlights.
Actors may be asked to attend callbacks. Callbacks will be held in person at Osceola Arts on Sunday, March 30th 6pm-10pm and Monday, March 31st 7pm-11pm
GUIDELINES
Submissions will be accepted until March 23rd.
Rehearsals: May 12th - July 11th (TBD) Tech Week: Saturday, July 12th - Thursday, July 17th
Performances: Fri, July 18th - Sun, August 3rd. 7:30pm & 2:00pm shows (10 performances)
If you have any questions please email auditions@osceolaarts.org.
OTHER INFORMATION
Osceola Arts is a local community theater based in Kissimmee, Florida. Housing is not provided.
*The actors portraying Frank Jr. and Brenda share intimate moments of kissing on stage. The ensemble’s costumes are provocative yet playful, and suggestive staging and choreography with Frank Jr. will be developed based on the performers’ comfort levels.
Catch Me if You Can - Cast List
Frank Abagnale, Jr. Male Presenting. Age range:20-30. Our story's charismatic and conniving protagonist, he is a handsome and youthful con artist. Grew up learning to disappear into another skin to avoid his problems. Intelligent, confident, with a resourcefulness to transform into others and doctor up fake documents and checks. He eventually falls in love with Brenda and desperately tries to change his ways. Vocal range top: C5, Vocal range bottom: G2
Carl Hanratty Male Presenting. Age 35+ 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. Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: G2
Frank Abagnale, Sr. Male Presenting. Age: 40+ 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. A romantic at heart with the swooning style of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.Vocal range top: G#4, Vocal range bottom: F2.
Paula Abagnale Female Presenting. Age 35-50. Frank Jr.'s gorgeous and glamorous 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. The sophisticated style of Rosemary Clooney and Edith Peiaf. Vocal range top: C5, Vocal range bottom: A3.
Brenda Strong Female Presenting. Age range 20-30. A young intelligent 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. Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: G3.
Carol Strong Female Presenting. Age 40-60. Brenda's traditional mother, the perfect Southern housewife of the era. She is talkative and boisterous. Plays a very Ensemble step out roles. Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: Bb3.
Roger Strong Male Presenting. Age range 40-60. Brenda's conservative father, a Southern Gentlemen. He is stern and interrogatory, but reveals himself to be deeply romantic. Plays many other step out roles in the show. Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: A2.
Dr’s Orders Vocalist A member of the Ensemble. Featured Soloist for the opening of Act 2. The sultriness of Nancy Sinatra and the soulful power of Aretha Franklin.
Ensemble A highly energetic Ensemble of strong performers. Lively and dynamic dancers that have multiple roles including Commuters; Assistants; Stewardesses; Pilots; Age