MRT ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR “CATCH ME IF YOU CAN”
McKinney Repertory Theatre (MRT) is excited to announce auditions for their upcoming production of “Catch Me If You Can” on March 11-12, 2024. Auditions are open to all and will be at McKinney Performing Arts Center from 7 - 9 p.m. on both evenings.
“Catch Me If You Can” is a classic whodunnit! Set in a mountain lodge, Daniel Corban’s wife is missing on their honeymoon. A woman shows up who claims to be his wife, but he has no idea who she is. Why does everyone in town think she is Mrs. Corban? Enter a detective who tries to solve the mystery and mayhem ensues. Laughs, suspense, and a twist at the end you won’t expect.
McKinney Repertory Theatre (MRT) is a volunteer, nonprofit, community theatre. MRT is McKinney’s Official Community Theatre and is a resident company at McKinney Performing Arts Center in historic, downtown McKinney. For more information on auditions or MRT, please visit: https://mckinneyrep.org/
AUDITION DETAILS:
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
All characters are open for auditions:
Daniel Corban: Male Lead 30-55. Ad agency executive. Smart/dresses well and under great stress.
Inspector Levine: Male or Female Lead 40-65. Well-worn NY detective with a sense of humor. Street smart.
Elizabeth Corban: Female Lead 30-55. Wife of Daniel Corbon. Chic, smart, quick witted and a bit of a mystery.
Father Kelleher: Male Medium Role: 30-60. A gentle priest but something is off. Goes from gentle to menacing.
Sid/Sidney: Male or Female Medium Role: 45-75. Jewish deli owner with a quick wit and makes the best sandwiches in the world.
Mrs. Parker: Female Smaller Role: 25-45. Very pretty, not very bright.
Everett Parker: Male Smaller Role 45-75. Owner of Ad Agency, not exactly faithful.
IN-PERSON AUDITION DATES:
Monday, March 11th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, March 12th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
AUDITION LOCATION:
McKinney Performing Arts Center
111 N. Tennessee Street - McKinney, TX 75069
To audition, please arrive 15 minutes before the 7 pm audition time on March 11th or 12th. You can also email auditionsmrt@gmail.com for more information or to schedule an audition time.
We are committed to diverse casting and all roles are open to characters of all backgrounds. All roles are volunteer only and are not paid.
VIDEO AUDITION:
For those unable to attend auditions but interested in participating in the show, alternative arrangements can be made by emailing auditionsmrt@gmail.com and submitting a video audition (1-minute dramatic monologue). All video auditions must be received by: Monday, March 11, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Note: you may also be asked to record a callback side.
REHEARSALS:
First Rehearsal/Read Through: March 18
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 6:30p - 9:30p, March 18-April 25. There may be occasional Sunday afternoon rehearsals
LOAD IN & SET BUILD: April 28 from 1p-7p/First Tech
TECH WK REHEARSALS: April 29, 30 and May 1 from 7p-10:30p
DRESS REHEARSAL: May 2 from 6:30p-10:30p
PICK-UP REHEARSAL: May 9 from 6:30p-10:30p
SHOW DATES:
Total of 6 shows (2 weekends):
Friday, May 3 @ 8pm
Saturday, May 4 @ 2pm & 7:30pm
Friday, May 10 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 11 @ 2pm & 7:30pm
SHOW LOCATION:
McKinney Performing Arts Center - 111 N. Tennessee Street - McKinney, TX 75069
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