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We are looking to cast approximately 20-30 actors/singers/dancers.
Since this show is based on a true story, it is very complex, and character driven.
Dancers (male and female) plus ensemble are crucial to the overall fun and excitement the show creates.
This is a period piece (1960s) so the look and feel of the show along with the dance numbers will be reflective of the times.
Info Night
at Actorsingers Hall 219 Lake Street, Nashua, NH
Wednesday, January 31
7:00pm
Auditions
at Actorsingers Hall 219 Lake Street, Nashua, NH
Monday, February 12th at 7pm (doors open at 6pm to learn the dance)
Tuesday, February 13th at 7pm (doors open at 6pm to learn the dance)
Callbacks (as needed): Thursday, February 15th at 7pm
- Auditions will be held on the third floor of Actorsingers Hall
- The audition dance will be taught at 6pm and ongoing throughout the evening. Formal auditions will begin at 7pm
- Five auditionees will be in the room at a time
- There are 7 people on the auditioning board: Director, Music Director, Choreographer, Board Member, 2 A/S Members, and an Outsider
Audition requirements
Acting audition
- Be honest in your reading. Trust your instincts. Look for something interesting you can bring to the role
- Do your research…these are real people and based on a true story. Try to get a feel for who these characters are and what they want to achieve
- Don’t do an accent unless you are directed to do so during the audition
- Sides don’t need to be memorized but please be familiar with any sides that you want to read
- Sides will be available soon on this audition page and hard copies will also be available on the night of auditions
- Bottom Line: Relax, have fun and enjoy yourself. We are rooting for you!
Vocal audition
- Approximately 16-32 bars in the style of the show
- Prefer a song NOT from the show
- Bring sheet music in the correct key!
- An accompanist will be provided to play your music
- Recordings of accompaniment are not encouraged. You want to show your vocal talents and abilities so it would be preferable to have sheet music
- If you must bring a recording, it should NOT have vocals and please bring something to play it on
Dance audition
- Focus will be on: Musical theatre dance including Jazz, Burlesque, Swing and dance styles of the 60’s
- There will be some partner dancing
- Wear clothing that you can move in
- Bring appropriate dance shoes (jazz, sneakers-that don’t slip)
- See below for links to the 2 audition combination videos
o the full dance
o the break down - Have fun with the dance combination. We are not looking for perfection
Other Audition Info
- Wide age range for roles and ensemble: You must be 16 years old by the show date: May 10th
- Video auditions will be allowed
- Deadline for all online audition forms and video audition submissions will be at noon on Sunday February 11th
- See below for links to audition form, audition dance videos, and audition sides
Show information
- Show dates are May 10, 11, 12 at Keefe Center for the Arts, 117 Elm Street, Nashua, NH
- Tech week is: May 5-9
- Rehearsals are Sundays at 6pm, Mondays at 7pm & Wednesdays at 7pm at Actorsingers Hall
- First rehearsal is tentatively Monday, February 19 at 7pm for a read-thru of the show
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/Ensemble
- Johnny Dollar
- Tod Branton
- Bill Cod
Ensemble
- Stewardesses (Mindy, Cindy, Lindy, Kellie, Shellie, Nellie, Sherrie, Terri, Karrie, Jane)
- Jack Barnes
- Cheryl Ann
- Betty
- Pilots, High School students/faculty, Advertising assistants, Bank tellers,
Nurses & Doctors - FBI agents, Airline agents, etc.
Audition form
Dance audition videos
Sides for readings
- 1 Brenda-Frank Jr p89-90.pdf
- 2 Brenda-Frank Jr p73-74.pdf
- 3 Frank Jr-Frank Sr p86-87.pdf
- 4 Frank Sr-Frank Jr p40-41.pdf
- 5 Hanratty-Frank Jr p98-99.pdf
- 6 Hanratty-Frank Jr p53.pdf
- 7 Hanratty-Frank Sr p68-70.pdf
- 8 Hanratty-Paula p66-67.pdf
- 9 Roger-Carol p80-82.pdf
Questions? Email the production team: [email protected]
