Catch Me If You Can, musical
by Georgetown Palace Theatre
Dec. 15 - Dec. 17 (2018)
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 four 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, a precocious teenager, Frank Abagnale, 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. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, 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.
The Georgetown Palace will hold auditions for our production of Catch Me if You Can on Saturday, Dec 15th, from 2:00-5:30 pm, Sunday, Dec 16th from 6:00-10:00 pm, with Dance Auditions on Monday, Dec 17th from 7:00-10:00 pm.
Director: Ron Watson
Choreographer: Courtney Wissinger Eiland
Music Director: Molly Wissinger
Stage Manager: Faith Castaneda
The production will open Friday, March 8th and close April 7th. There is one Inclusion Series Performance Thursday, March 21st for Veterans and their families.
Casting calls for 7 featured characters; 4 males and 3 females, ranging between their early 20’s to early 50’s, as well as a talented ensemble of 10-16, who will be very busy helping us create this fantastic show on The Springer Memorial Stage.
Auditions are in the old Palace Playhouse, 817 s Austin Ave on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, the dance auditions will be held in the Palace Dance and Yoga Studio, 817 S Austin Ave (next door to the Old Palace Playhouse) and Callbacks on Tuesday will back in the Old Palace Playhouse.
Auditions on Saturday and Sunday will consist of singing a selected side from the show. Sides we be available online on Monday, November 26th.
Dance Auditions will be Monday, Dec 17th. Everyone is required to attend the dance audition
We’d like to see all of those auditioning for the female roles, both featured and ensemble, for their dance audition from 7-8:00 pm, and those auditioning for the male roles, both featured and ensemble, for their dance audition from 8:10pm-9:10 pm. Some people from the 7 pm group may be asked to stay for a later session as well.
Please come prepared for a jazz combination. Sneakers, jazz shoe, or character heels are fine for the jazz combo. There will be an optional tap combination taught as well, so if you have tap shoes, please bring them for the tap portion of the audition. Everyone in the show must move, so we’ll need to see everyone at the dance audition.
Callbacks will be by invitation only and held Tuesday, Dec 18th, starting at 6:30 pm. Callbacks are posted on the palace website, not via email.
Auditions are scheduled online via the Palace website. You will fill out the audition form, sign up for a time, and fill out the conflict calendar, as well as upload a headshot and resume. any questions should be emailed to productions@georgetownpalace.com
You will receive an email confirming your appointment. If you are unable to attend any of the audition times, please send us an email and we will try to work with you to schedule an alternative time.
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Rehearsals will begin around Jan 2nd. We will distribute scripts and music before Christmas.
Rehearsals are typically held Monday through Thursday 7:00-10:00 and Saturday 1:00-5:00. Performances are Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. Sometimes ticket demand causes us to add Saturday Matinee performances at 2 pm.
Background checks: Everyone involved with the production must submit to a background check at the Palace’s expense. If you are cast, you will receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is 501c3 Non-profit organization. There is no compensation for any of the actors.
We practice non-traditional casting, and all roles are open. All ages, abilities, gender, and ethnicities are encouraged to participate.
If you have any questions, please email productions@georgetownpalace.com.
BE BRAVE, TAKE CHANCES
AND HAVE FUN!!
