WE PROUDLY PRESENT
HALE CENTRE THEATRE'S PRODUCTION OF
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WE PROUDLY PRESENT
HALE CENTRE THEATRE'S PRODUCTION OF
BASED ON
The Dreamworks Motion Picture
BOOK BY
Terrence McNally
MUSIC BY
Marc Shaiman
LYRICS BY
Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY BY
Margo Lion Hal Luftig
Stacey Mindich Yasuhiro Kawana Scott & Brian Zeilinger The Rialto Group The Araca Group
Michael Watt Barbara & Buddy Freitag Jay & Cindy Gutterman/ Pittsburgh CLO Elizabeth Williams
Johnny Roscoe Productions/Van Dean Fakston Productions/Solshay Productions Patty Baker/Richard Winkler
Nederlander Presentations Inc. and Warren Trepp
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Remmel T. Dickinson Paula Herold/Kate Lear Stephanie P. McClelland Jamie deRoy Barry Feirstein Rainerio J. Reyes
Rodney Rigby Loraine Boyle Amuse, Inc. Joseph & Matthew Deitch/Cathy Chernoff Joan Stein/Jon Murray
"The World Premiere of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN was produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre, David Armstrong, Executive Producer and Artistic Director; Bernadine Griffin, Managing Director; Bill Berry, Producing Director"
Arrangements by Marc Shaiman
Orchestrations by Marc Shaiman and Larry Blank
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
NO PHOTO, VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING
ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
PRODUCTION NO. 290
Producers & Casting Directors: David & Corrin Dietlein
Director & Choreographer: Cambrian James
Music Director: Cathy Hauan
Costume Designer & Shop Manager: Brielle Hawkes
Costume Stitchers & Wardrobe: Molly Hill, Toni Smith & Shane Yearneau
Lighting Designer: Bret Reese
Sound Designer & Audio Engineer: Adam Chagnon
A2 (Audio Assistant): Troy Sherk
Head of Scenic Design & Props Master: McKenna Carpenter
Props Assistant & Scenic Artist: Liz De La Torre
Scenic Artist: MaKayla Erickson
Paint Charge Artist: Brittany Arwine
Shop Manager & Set Carpenter: Dan Rodriguez
Master Carpenter: Tom Boardman
Set Electrician: Dylan Auer
Shop Assistant: Collin Caulifield and Dylan Auer
Motion Graphic Artist: Caitlyn McKell
Wigs & Makeup: Cambrian James
Vocal Captain: Joseph Strode
Dance Captain: Diana Regard
Assistant Dance Captain: Jeremy Cruz
Head Stage Manager: Kelly Slader
Resident Stage Manager: Laurel Franczek
Assistant Stage Managers: Abby Hawel and Ashley VanHouten
Dresser: Logan Holmes
Child Wrangler: Alice Johnson
Productions Assistant: Lillian Quaranta
Business Manager & Hale Bookkeeper: Britney Carpenter
Frank Abagnale Jr.: William Bryan Buhler
Brenda Strong: Brianna McClure
Carl Hanratty: Austin Delp
Frank Abagnale Sr.: Tyler Brignone
Paula Abagnale: Rochelle Barton
Carol Strong: Alice Johnson
Roger Strong: Adam Guinn
Ensemble: Diana Regard, Kayla Howard, Grace Noelle, Olivia Porter, Sierra Ricks, Addysen Ortiz, Declan Skaggs, Max Mendoza, Joseph Strode, Reegan Regard-Whipple, Truman Regard, and Joshua Ransford
Frank Jr. u/s: Joshua Ransford
Brenda Strong u/s: Michala Montaño
Carl Hanratty u/s: Adam Guinn
Frank Sr. u/s: Carmichael "CJ" Blakenship
Paula Abagnale u/s: Amanda Valenzuela
Carol Strong u/s: Karissa Anderson
Roger Strong u/s: Justin Howell
Female Ensemble Swing: Peyton Parks
Male Ensemble Swing: Jeremy Cruz
Set in various settings in the United States, 1960's
ACT I SONGS:
Live in Living Color
The Pinstripes Are All That They See
Someone Else’s Skin
Jet Set
Live in Living Color (Reprise)
Don’t Break the Rules
The Pinstripes Are All That They See (Reprise)
Butta Outta Cream
The Man Inside the Clues
Christmas is My Favorite Time of Year
ACT II SONGS:
Doctor’s Orders
Live in Living Color (Reprise)
Don’t Be a Stranger
Little Boy Be a Man
Seven Wonders
(Our) Family Tree
Fly, Fly Away
Goodbye
Stuck Together (Strange But True)
Will is honored to be back on the Hale Centre Theatre Arizona stage and to share the pilot seat with Frank Jr! He is also excited that he gets to do another show with his wife Olivia! Will was recently seen on the HCT stage as Georg Nowack in She Loves Me, and The Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz. Some favorite past credits include Jervis in Daddy Long Legs, and Dickon in The Secret Garden. He hopes you enjoy the show until the last “Good bye!”
Brianna McClure is thrilled to be a part of this production. Brianna is an ASU Music Theatre BA graduate, with experience around the valley and multiple roles aboard Disney Cruise Line. Selected Hale Credits: Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Ilona Ritter in She Loves Me, Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes, and Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly. Other: Belle in A Christmas Carol at The Phoenix Theatre Company. “I am endlessly grateful to Brady, my family and friends, for their unwavering support.”
Austin is delighted to be back at the Hale Centre Theatre Arizona after having last been seen in Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson). Favorite credits include: Of Mice and Men (George), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Sir Percy Blakeney), and Shrek the Musical (Lord Farquaad). He would like to thank his friends and family for the love & support of doing what he loves every day. Special thanks to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, Cathy, and the cast & crew for the opportunity to share the stage with all of this incredible talent.
Tyler Brignone is excited to be back on stage! Recently he was on the Hale stage as Lord Oakleigh in Anything Goes, Jim Hardy in Holiday Inn, Harry Archer in Kiss and Tell, Albert in Bye Bye Birdie, and Reverend Shaw in Footloose. Other favorite past roles include Jekyll/Hyde in Jekyll and Hyde, Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Tony in West Side Story, Rod in Avenue Q, and many more. Thank you to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, Kathy, Laurel, sound, backstage, and the rest of the production team! All my love to Emily, James, and Adam.
Rochelle Barton is thrilled to once again perform on the Hale stage. She is a classically trained vocalist and graduate of AMDA in NYC. She has performed in National Tours, Regional Theatres and can be seen on various stages throughout the valley. Thank you to the entire Hale Theatre team for the incredible opportunity and giving her a home away from home. Biggest thanks to her family for all the love, endless support and helping her to always follow her dreams.
Alice is thrilled to be a part of Catch Me If You Can! Alice was most recently seen on the Hale stage in, The Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch) Guys and Dolls (General Cartwright) A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Chrachit) The Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean) and Fiddler on the Roof (Golde). Select Credits include: Nunsense (Robert Anne, HCT), Freaky Friday (Ms. Myers/Danielle, HCT), Addams Family (Morticia, Greasepaint) and Chess (Florence, DST). Special thanks to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian and Cathy for this opportunity and so much love to family and friends.
Adam Guinn is excited to be returning to The Hale Centre Theatre in Catch Me If You Can! credits: Sam Phillips u/s (Million Dollar Quartet -The Phoenix Theatre Company), Rudolph (Hello Dolly! - Arizona Broadway Theatre) and Tevye (Fiddler on the Roof - Hale Centre Theatre). Education studied Musical Theatre at The University of Northern Colorado . “Many thanks to everyone at Hale, friends, as well my family for their belief and support”
Diana is delighted to be back on the Hale stage! Previous HCTAZ credits include Steel Magnolias (Shelby), The Little Mermaid (Atina/Ensemble), She Loves Me, Guys & Dolls, Anastasia, A Christmas Carol, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Holiday Inn, Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, 42nd Street, and more. She’s especially thrilled to share the stage again with her husband, Truman, who she met at this very theatre! Diana thanks the creative team, cast, crew, and her family for their unwavering support.
Instagram: @dianaregard
Kayla Howard is proud to take the stage in her first Hale production! A recent graduate from the University of Arizona, she just finished her degree in Theatre Arts with a minor in Education. Previous credits include TheaterWorks’ A Chorus Line (Judy Turner), Annie (Boylan Sister, Grace U/S, Adult Ens, Dance Capt.), Arizona Repertory Theatre’s Love and Information (Actor), Vanities the Musical (Asst. Director and Dance Capt.), Little Women the Musical (Ens), Bright Star (Ens), and more.
Website: kayla-howard.com
Grace Noelle is excited to be back on stage at Hale Centre Theatre! Grace's latest theater credits include The Wizard of Oz, Singing in the Rain, Beauty and the Beast, Cats, and Grease. When Grace is not on the stage or rehearsing, you will find her teaching Pilates across the valley. She would like to thank her family for all their love and support.
Philippians 4:13
Olivia is thrilled to be part of this production! She was most recently seen on the HCT stage in The Wizard of Oz, and previously appeared in She Loves Me, Holiday Inn, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Charley’s Aunt, and The Addams Family. Favorite past credits include Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), The Addams Family (Alice Beineke), Seussical (Bird Girl). She especially loves any opportunity to perform alongside her husband. She sends love to her family and friends, and gives thanks to God, and the entire creative team for such a wonderful experience!
IG: olivia.buhlerr
Sierra Ricks is a senior at Desert Vista High School and is delighted to be a part of this production! She has appeared in regional, community, and youth productions throughout the Valley, most previously being Hale’s The Wizard of Oz this past June! Her favorite roles include Greasepaint Theater’s Mean Girls: The Musical (Regina George) and Valley Youth Theatre’s The World According to Snoopy (Sally Brown). She extends gratitude to her teachers and coaches for their guidance, and gives special thanks to her family and friends for their love and support!
IG: @sierra06sings
Addysen Ortiz is thrilled to join Catch Me If You Can! This marks her first show at Hale Theatre and her first regional contract! She’s entering her junior year at Arizona State University, pursuing a BM in Musical Theatre and a minor in business entrepreneurship. Addysen enjoys the gym, movies, coffee, and time with loved ones. She thanks her family, mentors, and voice teacher for their endless love and support, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Declan Skaggs is jazzed to be back at Hale Centre Theater. Declan was recently seen in Beau Jest at Hale where he played the role of Chris. Some of his other roles include Coupeu (The Scarlett Pimpernel - Hale Centre Theatre, Melchior in (Spring Awakening - Desert Stages), Nick Bottom (Something Rotten - Greasepaint), and CB (Dog sees God - Desert Stages). He would like to thank Cambrian and the stellar creative team and cast of Catch me if You Can for this amazing experience.
Max Mendoza is flying high to be performing again at the Hale Center Theatre! Previous credits: Male Ensemble in The Wizard of Oz (Hale Centre Theatre Arizona), Ito (Mame - Arizona Broadway Theatre), Finch (Newsies - TheaterWorks), Linus (A Charlie Brown Christmas - Arizona Broadway Theatre), and Eric (Eric and Elliot - Childsplay). Many thanks to the amazing cast and crew for the opportunity and support, Griffin Slivka for good vibes, and my simply lovely family and friends. Especially you, Alec.
IG: @maxmendoza.us
Joseph is originally from Mississippi where he got his BFA in musical theatre from the University of Mississippi. He teaches drama, voice, and dance at East Valley High School. His past credits include The Scarlet Pimpernel, Anything Goes, Newsies, Titanic, My Fair Lady, Anastasia, and more at Hale Center Theatre. Seussical (choreography), Secrete Garden, and Little Women at Places Productions. Chicago, Assassins, Macbeth, and Hair at Ole Miss Theatre. He would like to thank his family and husband for their unbelievable support.
Reegan is thrilled to be back at Hale Centre Theatre in Catch Me If You Can! This has been a dream show of his for years, and he’s incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of bringing this exciting, high-energy musical to life. Recent credits at Hale include The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, She Loves Me, and Guys and Dolls. Reegan would love to give huge thanks to the cast, crew, and creative team for making this dream a reality! And of course, hopes you enjoy the show!
Truman is thrilled to be performing as Agent Dollar and Ensemble of Catch Me If You Can! You’ve seen him before in these shows and more: The Scarlet Pimpernel (Percy’s Bounders) Joseph...Dreamcoat (Reuben), Newsies (Crutchie), Anything Goes (Ensemble) and Holiday Inn (Ensemble + u/s Ted Hanover). Truman is excited to be performing alongside his wife, Diana Regard, who he met on this very stage!!
Joshua Ransford is ecstatic to be making his HCT debut! He just graduated ASU with a BM in Musical Theatre. Notable credits include Georg in Spring Awakening, Man 2 in Songs for a New World, Adam/Anthony in The Theory of Relativity, and Balaga in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. He would like to thank his friends, family and the amazing creative team for this opportunity.
Michala Montaño is thrilled to be returning to Hale Centre Theatre. Select credits: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Molly Brown), Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie Alvarez), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Cindy Lou), and Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey). Thank you to the HCT team for this opportunity. Special thanks to her family for all of their love and support.
Carmichael “CJ” Blankenship is happy to make his debut at Hale Theatre with this show! Some of his credits (both nationally and locally) include Moby Dick (Tashtego) with San Francisco Opera, Cats (Plato/Macavity) with Westchester Broadway Theater NY, Carnival of the Animals (Tarzan) with Peninsula Ballet Theatre CA, Ragtime (Ensemble) with Arizona Musicfest, Beauty and the Beast (Gaston) with Dream City Church, Phoenix, and The Great Gatsby (Gatsby) with Fountain Hills Theatre AZ. Love and thanks to Brett, Kai, and Eli for supporting me!
Amanda Valenzuela is thrilled to return to the Hale! Recent credits include Lina Lamont in Singing in the Rain, Titanic at Hale Sandy, and the world premiere of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, where she originated the role of Dyanne at Phoenix Theatre Company. Favorite Hale Gilbert credits include The Little Mermaid (Ursula), My Fair Lady (Eliza), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Marguerite), and The Addams Family (Morticia). She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Arizona.
Karissa is happy to be part of the talented cast of Catch Me if you Can. She has previously been seen on the Hale stage as Mrs. Teavee in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Missy in The Marvelous Wonderettes. When off-stage, Karissa’s most treasured way to spend time is with her amazing family. She also adores her job making magical memories for hundreds of children as a princess performer for birthday parties and large events. She is very grateful to the whole Team of Catch Me If You Can for this experience.
Justin is honored to return to the Hale stage. Justin was last seen as Grimbsy in The Little Mermaid, and Sipos in She Loves Me. Favorite roles include Prospero in The Tempest and Charlemagne in Pippin, both during his time at UCLA. As always Justin dedicates this to his mentors Al Muller and Harvey Jordan. Many thanks for coming to the show and much love to Pablo, Cambrian, Corrin and Dave!
Jeremy Cruz most recently Ensemble/Dance Captain in The Wizard of Oz (Hale Centre Theatre). Paul in A Chorus Line (TheaterWorks). Ensemble/Dance Captain in Anything Goes (Hale Centre Theatre), Ensemble in Holiday Inn (Hale Centre Theatre), Ensemble/Dance Captain Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Hale Centre Theatre). Other HCT Favorites: Buttons/Dance Captain (Newsies), Ensemble Swing (Beauty and the Beast), Ensemble (42nd Street), and Quartet (The Music Man).
Peyton Parks is thrilled to be making her debut with Hale Centre Theatre alongside this talented cast and crew. She has loved performing for over 15 years and is currently in her third year pursuing a BM in Musical Theatre Performance at Arizona State University. Recent credits include Curtains, First Date (ASU), and Maggie Winslow in A Chorus Line (TheaterWorks). She hopes you enjoy the show!
IG: @parks.peyton_
Cambrian James is well-known for his versatile staging throughout the Valley and nationally. He is a multi-award winning director and choreographer for Tarzan, The Wizard of Oz, Footloose, Damn Yankees and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Cambrian has enjoyed a long career as an actor and dancer in Annie (Daddy Warbucks), Crazy For You (Bobby Child), The King and I (The King) and Hairspray (Edna Turnblad).
Cathy Hauan is a Zoni Award-winning music director, actress, and vocal coach. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in vocal performance from ASU and taught voice, music theater, and related vocal arts courses at Mesa Community College until her retirement in 2019. Since retiring she has music directed shows at Mesa Encore Theater, Desert Stages Theater, and the Hale Center Theater. Favorite credits include Parade, Sweeney Todd, and Titanic, to name just a few. Thanks to the Dietleins, Cambrian, and the wonderful cast(s) and crew for the fun!
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