Sight Lines is proud to present the Singapore Premiere of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in September 2025. We are seeking highly skilled triple-threat musical theatre performers to deliver a nuanced and powerful performance in both leading and ensemble roles.
SHOW
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN follows the daring escapades of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a resourceful teenager who, armed with charm and forged checks, assumes various identities as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer. As he lives lavishly and pursues his dreams, he draws the attention of determined FBI agent Carl Hanratty, leading to a high-stakes chase across the country.
Based on the hit DreamWorks movie 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 team with a book by Terrence McNally (“The Full Monty,” “Ragtime”) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (“Hairspray”).
Director: Derrick Chew
Choreographer: Tan Rui Shan
Musical Director: Joanne Ho
DATES
Rehearsals will commence in August 2025 and the Singapore production will premiere in September 2025 for a limited season. All dates are subject to change.
AUDITION DETAILS
| Date: | 3 & 4 August 2024 |
| Time: | Session 1 9am – 12pm: Monologue & Song Audition 12pm – 1pm: Dance Call Audition (Group) |
| Session 2 2pm – 5pm: Monologue & Song Audition 5pm – 6pm: Dance Call Audition (Group) |
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| Auditionees are expected to stay (or return) for their respective Dance Call Audition within their session. | |
| Venue: | Sight Lines Studio 22 Lor 21A Geylang, #05-02 Prosper Industrial Building, Singapore 338431 |
| Application Deadline: | 16 June, 2359hrs. |
Due to overwhelming responses, please note that we will only get back to you within two weeks after the application closes.
Priority will be given to performers with relevant training and experience.
Due to limited spaces, we regret to inform you that we may not be able to see everyone. We will be in touch with you if you have been successful in receiving an audition slot for the live auditions. For those who are not selected, we will follow up with you for a video audition.
Sight Lines recognizes the importance of casting that empowers and respects marginalised communities to ensure equality, richness in the experience of the cast telling our stories, and the quality of the shows we present.
The Catch Me Company welcomes diversity and inclusion across the spectrum of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion and those who identify with one or more of these underrepresented groups.
AUDITION BRIEF
Monologue
• Please prepare a contemporary monologue, no more than 1 minute in length.
Song
• Please prepare 2 contrasting contemporary musical theatre songs showing range, in the style of the show
• The length of each song should not exceed 1min
• Please bring sheet music for the piano accompanist provided
• Sheet music should be placed into a clear folder, or taped securely onto cardstock
Dance
• The audition dance will be taught as a group and then presented to the panel in smaller groups
• Dance style: Musical theatre dance including Jazz, Burlesque, Swing and dance styles of the 60’s
• Please come in appropriate dance apparel: Leotard or solid colour fitted shirt, skin-coloured or black tights/leggings, jazz pants or athletic pants
• Please wear character shoes/heels
• Please have hair pulled back away from your face
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Frank Abagnale, Jr.
Our story’s conniving protagonist, he is a handsome and youthful con artist. Grew up learning to disappear into another skin to avoid his problems. He eventually falls in love with Brenda and desperately tries to change his ways.
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 perp. Lives a private life of loneliness and depression.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
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 a miserable drunk.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 65
Vocal range top: G#4
Vocal range bottom: F2
Paula Abagnale
Frank Jr.’s gorgeous 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.
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. 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.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Carol Strong
Brenda’s traditional mother. She is talkative and boisterous. Tap a plus.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Roger Strong
Brenda’s conservative southern father. He is stern and interrogatory, but reveals himself to be deeply romantic.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Bill Cod
A seasoned FBI agent in the fraud division. A regular guy punching a time clock. No special passion about his work.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Tod Branton
FBI agent in the fraud division. A smart- ass.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Johnny Dollar
A rookie FBI agent in the fraud division. Fresh out of college and new on the job.
Gender: Male / Female
Age: 21 to 25
Ensemble
Women/Men. Commuters; assistants; stewardesses (Mindy, Cindy, Lindy, Jane, Kellie, Shellie); pilots; agents; targets; party -goers; doctors; nurses; interns and Cheryl Ann.
Excellent dancers and singers.
Ages: 18+
Please prepare to upload your CV in pdf format and a recent headshot of yourself.
Due to limited spaces, we regret to inform that we may not be able to see everyone. We will be in touch with you if you have been successful in receiving an audition slot for the live auditions. For those who are not selected, we will follow up with you for a video audition.
Priority will be given to performers with relevant training and experience.