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Appointment Required Comedy Comp Tickets Dancers Needed Musical Video Allowed Youth Roles

Catch Me If You Can, the Musical

Runway Theatre

Based on the DreamWorks Motion Picture with a Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Marc Shaiman and Lyrics by Scott Whittman & Marc Shaiman, this high-flying musical comedy (from Broadway’s dream team) explores the true story of a precocious teenager turned world-class con artist and the straight-shooting FBI agent hot in pursuit. The cat-and-mouse chase swings into action with a jazzy score and jet-setting pace that culminates with both men finding purpose where they least expect. Based on the hit film, the musical delivers a big, bright spectacular, high-energy numbers, and a riveting story.

When:
  • Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Where: Runway Theatre - 215 N Dooley St, Grapevine, TX 76051

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Based on the DreamWorks Motion Picture
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Whitman and Marc Shaiman

Directed by Hayden Casey

Callback Information: Callbacks will be held on Wednesday January 29, 2025 from 7:00pm - 10:30pm by invitation only. Callbacks will include a dance call, as well as cold readings from the script. Come prepared to move. Callback cold reads will be available prior to callbacks, but the callback list will not be distributed until after auditions conclude.

Rehearsals

  • Rehearsals begin on February 17th, and will typically be Monday-Thursday from 6:00-9:00 and Saturday from 10:00-2:00.
  • Please mark any conflicts on the attached Conflict Calendar and bring it with you to your audition or email it directly to hcasey51020@gmail.com.

Performances

April 4 - April 20, 2025.

Available Roles

4m, 5f + ensemble

Frank Jr.
16-20
Range: G2-C5

A handsome, youthful con artist; grew up learning to disappear into another skin to avoid his problems; eventually falls in love with Brenda, desperately tries to change his ways.

Brenda Strong
20
Range: G3-A5

A hard-working young nurse, and initially insecure, she meets Frank Jr. after running away from a wedding; comes to trust him but his true identity clouds her feelings.

Carl Hanratty
35-45
Range: G2-G4

An FBI agent leading 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.

Frank Sr.
45
Range: F2-G#4

Frank Jr.'s father; an inspiration when it comes to swindling; upbeat and fast-talking, he undergoes a series of progressive failures that leaves him a miserable drunk.

Paula Abagnale
45
Range: A3-C5

Frank Jr.'s gorgeous mother; 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.

Carol Strong
45
Range: Bb3-A5

Brenda's traditional mother; talkative and boisterous.

Roger Strong
50

Brenda's conservative father; stern and interrogatory, but reveals himself to be deeply romantic.

Branton
Speaking role only

Agent, tough on Hanratty.

Cod
Speaking role only

Agent

Dollar
Speaking role only

The “rookie” Agent, not the brightest bulb on the tree.

Cindy
Contemporary pop belt voice (Soloist for “Jet Set”)

Lead Stewardess.

Cheryl Ann
Speaking role only

Model turned “lady of the night,” upset that Frank tricks her.

Nurse
Contemporary pop belt voice (Soloist for “Doctor’s Orders”)

Lead Nurse.

Ensemble