'Catch Me If You Can' opens May 22 in Charlotte County

The Charlotte Players are presenting the smart, perky and wildly entertaining "Catch Me If You Can," a comedy-mystery by Robert Thomas that will keep you riveted to your seat. The play is a whopper of a whodunit that is filled with red herrings, violence both physical and psychological, potions, and an apparent foolproof murder/extortion plan. At the end, none of the characters turn out to be who they've professed to be.

"Catch Me If You Can" is the final play in the Charlotte Players' 2008-2009 theatrical season and is sponsored by South Port Square and Sprinkles Homemade Ice Cream and Ices.

Paula Pender, a longtime Charlotte Players member and accomplished actor, is directing the two-act play.

"Catch Me If You Can" opens May 22 and continues on select dates through May 30.

Tickets are available online at www.charlotteplayers.org or at the Cultural Center Community Box Office at (941) 625-4175, ext. 220. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students. Group rates are available upon request. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on select Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.