About the show. Characters

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1 AUDITION PACKET

2 About the show 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 4 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 Abignale, 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. But when Frank's lies catch the attention of FBI agent Carl Hanratty, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes. Catch Me If You Can is a big and bright spectacle with high-energy dance numbers and a riveting story. Characters Frank Abaganle Jr. Stewardesses (10) Carl Hanratty Cindy Frank Abagnale Sr. Mindy Paula Abagnale Lindy Brenda Strong Shellie Carol Strong Nellie Roger Strong Kellie Cheryl Ann Sherrie Agent Branton Terri Agent Cod Karrie Agent Dollar Jane Jack Barnes Nerd Nurse featured soloist Doctor's Orders Jock Nurses Principal Commuters Betty Pilots Judge Doctors/Interns Bank Teller Party-goers Pan Am Executive Pinstripe dancers Tailor Mitch Miller ensemble Railroad Agent Doctor Wanamkaer Ben Casey FBI Agents Ben Casey Intern Motel Manager

3 IMPORTANT DATES DANCE CLINIC (Not required)thursday 2/11 Drama Rm. 6:00 8:00 SINGING & ACTING AUDITIONS Tuesday 2/16 and Wednesday 2/17 Drama Rm. - 3:30 7:00 CALLBACKS Thursday, 2/18 Drama Rm. 3:30 8:00 DANCE AUDITION Friday, 2/19 Drama Rm. 6:00 8:00 THINGS To BRING TO YOUR AUDITION AUDITION CONTRACT (Must be signed by parental guardian and yourself) ALL CONFLICTS REFERENCE ATTACHED PRODUCTION CALENDAR AUDITION FORM / RESUME / PHOTOGRAPH HOW DO I SIGN UP? The audition schedule/signup will be located on the Theatre Callboard outside the Choir Room. After signing up for your audition, select one of the audition monologues to perform or you may select a monologue you have prepared. Also be sure to select a song from the show from the selection give to you. (Available online under Mr. Skobel s webpage.) HOW DOES THE AUDITION PROCESS WORK? 1. Choose a song from the selection and be ready to perform that for the audition 2. Have a monologue prepared that is no longer than 1 minute. The monologue can be of your choice or from the selection given to you. 3. Go to the Dance Audition. Make sure that you ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES BEFORE your scheduled audition time. Check in with the hall monitor and give them your headshot and materials. You will be performing in front of the handful of students in your scheduled time slot. Once finished, you are free to leave. The callback list will be posted on the Drama Website before 10pm on Wednesday, 2/17 DANCE AUDITION & CLINIC The week before auditions, the choreographer will hold a dance clinic where she will teach a dance number that will be used for the dance audition portion. The clinic is not required but recommended if you are not a fast learner of choreography. HOW DO CALLBACKS WORK? The callback schedule will be posted along with the callback list. The sides are posted on Mr. Skobel s website. You will have the day to know your sides and after school have time to rehearse them. There will be time scheduled after the callbacks for both additional requests from Mr. Skobel and requests from the auditionees to have another chance at a side or do a side you did not have scheduled and would like to showcase. The final cast list will be posted on the Drama Website before 10pm on Saturday 2/20

4 AUDITION FORM Name: Height Cell Phone Grade (Circle one): Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Do you work? Where? Are you currently enrolled in a Drama class? Please specify which Drama courses you ve completed : Theatrical Experience/Special Skills: List all plays, musicals and roles played; anything you feel is important for us to know. Include dance/voice lessons or experience. Please attach your resume or use the back of this form if needed. Any special talents? List them! List ANY conflicts you may have during the Production Season. Please reference the attached TENTATIVE rehearsal schedule for your convenience. Also note the NO CONFLICT ZONES. If not cast, are you interested in working on Crew or as an usher? Yes No Have you ever been academically ineligible? Yes No Please initial that you have read and signed your Contract

5 Lake Zurich High School Theatre Department Student Audition Contract Schedules & Conflicts Participation in a theatre production requires a tremendous time commitment so carefully consider whether you are willing and able to make the commitment. The number of other commitments you have should help you determine if you have the time to be in this production. The production commitment for Catch Me if You Can will be February 22, through Strike on the evening of April 30. All students cast in this show must be available for all rehearsals unless otherwise arranged. During the first few weeks, rehearsals will primarily take place Monday- Thursday from 3:30-5:30 pm. Thereafter, participants should expect rehearsals from 3:30 to 6:30. In the weeks prior to opening, rehearsals will be extended to 8:00pm. This includes a number of Saturday rehearsals through much of the process. The attached Production Calendar outlines the general rehearsal times. Please know that specific actor call times are posted on a week by week basis. The weekly schedule will be available online as well as the Drama Callboard outside the Choir Room. Students are not required to attend rehearsal if they are not specifically called on a given day. Know that dates labeled TBA should be considered full cast rehearsals until otherwise noted. Moreover, all cast and crew members are required to attend and participate in Strike. Failure to attend Strike or complete your assignment will make you ineligible to audition for the remainder of the production season. Multiple conflicts with the rehearsal and Strike schedules may determine if you can be cast. Please list all current conflicts and commitments on your audition form. It is important that parents are consulted to check for any and all known family/church, co-curricular and work commitments, as well as medical appointments, private lessons, college trips, etc. Students are allowed 3 Excused Absences over the course of the rehearsal schedule. Absences are considered excused if they were listed on your audition form or if you gave notice to and received permission from the Director, at least three days prior to your being absent. A note from a parent after the fact does not constitute an "excused absence". Attendance will be taken every rehearsal and 3 unexcused absences may result in dismissal from the show. School Attendance As stated in the student handbook, students must attend 5 ACADEMIC classes during the school day to participate in after-school activities. This includes both rehearsals and performances. If you are sick, and cannot make 5 ACADEMIC classes that day, you will be considered too ill to rehearse or perform that evening. Aside from academic field trips and medical appointments, there are no exceptions to this rule. If you are ill, you or your parent must contact the director

6 immediately after contacting the attendance office so they may plan accordingly. Even if students are planning to attend the second half of the school day, they must contact the director so they may be informed about your condition. If students fail to contact the director, they will be considered unexcused. Academic Eligibility As stated in the Student Handbook, students must maintain a minimum grade point average to participate in co-curricular activities. If a student s grades cause them to become academically ineligible to participate, it can result in dismissal from the show. Any student who appears on the weekly Academic Watch List is required to attend study sessions. Students who fail to attend the required study sessions or who become academically ineligible on three occasions can be dismissed from the cast/crew at the discretion of the director. Production Expectations Actors are expected to come to rehearsal on time, dressed in comfortable clothing, and prepared to work at 3:30. Each actor must also have their own paper and pencil available at every rehearsal. When not actively rehearsing, actors should be doing homework. Actors may not leave the drama room/designated rehearsal or work space without the permission of the Director. Property of the drama department/club, including but not limited to, costumes, props, concessions, or office supplies are not to be removed, borrowed or used without the permission of the Director. It is imperative that students and parents act respectfully toward the program, directors, production team members, other parent volunteers, etc. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior or failure to work in a cooperative manner will result in dismissal from the show or prevention from participating in future shows.students/parents are responsible for returning any non-rental costumes dry-cleaned by a specific date. This date will be posted in the dressing rooms. If a student does not comply with this they will be charged for the costume and they will not be allowed to audition for the next production. Seniors will not be allowed to receive their diploma at graduation, if costumes have not been returned. Photos and Publicity The Publicity Chairperson is responsible for garnering publicity for the show. This includes publishing stories and photographs in the newspaper and on the website. Therefore, it is reasonable and customary to expect that your child will be photographed and that student names be associated with these photos. By signing this you agree to allow your child s photograph to appear in publicity related to this show. Fees and other financial expectations Costume Fee A $55 fee which covers the cost of costume rentals & cleaning, making costumes, renting props, purchasing or renting wigs, specialty make-up, and technical equipment. Actors may be asked to provide some costume pieces, including shoes and/or dance shoes. District 95 Activity Fee A $75 fee paid directly to the district per production.

7 Make-Up Fee Actors are required to provide their own make-up kit based on a list provided by the Costume Coordinator. In some instances students will be asked to use special make-up and supplies provided by the department; this does not relieve the student from the responsibility of providing their own make-up kit. NO STUDENT WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM THE PRODUCTION DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. Please contact the director if you would like to request assistance. Other Commitments and Obligations EVERY actor is required to put in 2 hours of set construction. The set construction dates will be listed on the call board. Please sign up in advance for the set hours you will attend; set construction sign-up will be posted on the call board. You must have attended and passed the STAGECRAFT I class prior to putting in your set construction hours. Failure to attend set construction will be counted as an unexcused absence. The actor will also be required to attend set make-up dates. The production schedule will list the date actors are expected to be off book. All lines must be memorized by this deadline. In the event an actor is not putting in the time outside of rehearsal, they may be removed from the production.a mandatory Parent Information Meeting will in the first weeks of the fall calendar. At least one of the actor s parents is required to attend the Parent Information Meeting. Your attendance is crucial; if neither parent is able attend the meeting, a parent should contact the producer, in advance, either by phone or . Here, we will ensure that you receive all of the show information. Failure of the parent to attend or contact the director will result in an unexcused absence for the actor. We welcome and strongly encourage parents to volunteer to assist with the technical and production aspects of the show. This information will be given out at the Parent Information Meeting and you will be able to ask questions about volunteering. Director Contact Information Director: Tom Skobel tom.skobel@lz95.org

8 Audition Contract Acknowledgement Please keep the prior Student Audition Contract pages for your records. Please complete and sign this form and staple it on top of your Audition Form. If you are including a resume, please staple it behind the Audition Form. Students will not be allowed to audition without a completed Audition Form or without an Audition Contract Acknowledgement signed by their parent. We have read and we understand the Audition Contract and agree to the conditions. (Please print clearly) Student Name: Student Cell #: Date: Student Signature Parents Name: Parent 1: Cell #: Date Parent Signature Parents Name: Parent 2: Cell #: Date Parent Signature