Singing Audition in ON for "Come From Away" Musical
ONLY OTTAWA, TORONTO AND LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Searching for performers for musical "Come From Away". Please, see the details below. About the play: On the northeast tip of North America, in the town of Gander, Newfoundland, a community receives a message. The U.S.A has shut down its airspace, forcing thousands of planes to be diverted. Among them, 38 flights full of passengers are about to land nearby, and will have nowhere to stay. Countless “trips to Shoppers” later, the community braces for the displaced and uncertain visitors, ready to meet them with open arms, and open doors. Based on the events of September 11, 2001 (and the days that followed), Come From Away tells the true and heartwarming story of kindness in the face of unprecedented circumstances. Rate: Union. Additional information: REHEARSALS START: Tues. March 31st, 2026. PREVIEW DATE: Tues. April 29th, 2026. OPENING DATE: Fri. May 1st, 2026. SHOW DATES: Sun. May 24th to May 31st, 2026. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JUNE 8TH, 2025 AT MIDNIGHT. If interested, please apply.
11 roles
Contemporary Mezzo Soprano with a strong mix. DIANE is a traditional divorcee from Texas, who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out he is safe, she’s given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder, more carefree side of herself. Plays a variety of roles.
VOCAL RANGE: Soprano. HANNAH is the mother of a firefighter in Manhattan; HANNAH waits for news about her son and is comforted by BEULAH. Plays a variety of roles. Contemporary soprano with strong high mix.
VOICE RANGE: Mezzo Soprano. JANICE is an eager new local TV reporter, thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naive about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her. Plays a variety of roles. Mezzo Soprano with strong belt.
VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Soprano. BEULAH is the head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, she befriends HANNAH and walks to church and prays with her. Quick-witted and open hearted, BEULAH loves to share a joke. Plays a variety of roles. Mezzo Soprano with strong belt.
VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Soprano. A no–nonsense mother of 3, BONNIE is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety. Plays a variety of roles.
VOCAL RANGE: High Tenor. The head of an environmental energy company in Los Angeles, KEVIN was on vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Kevin), when they are stranded in Gander. Inspired by the town’s generosity, KEVIN creates the ‘Pay It Forward Foundation.’ Plays a variety of roles.
VOCAL RANGE: Bariton Kevin T’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, KEVIN J wants to leave and get back to the U.S. as soon as possible. Plays a variety of roles.
VOCAL RANGE: Baritone. A hardened New Yorker, BOB is suspicious of where he’s landed, fearing that it’s World War 3 and that someone is going to shoot him and steal his wallet – but instead he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Plays a variety of roles.
VOCAL RANGE: Tenor. The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, CLAUDE loves his work, the townspeople, and his daily traditions, but he’s never before had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude. Plays a variety of roles.
VOCAL RANGE: Baritone. An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, NICK’s life is turned upside down when he falls for another passenger, Diane. Plays a variety of roles.
NON-PERFORMING UNDERSTUDIES (NPUs). Please note that directors e are also looking to cast 3 Swings who will act as NON-PERFORMING UNDERSTUDIES (NPU’s). These NPU’s should be strong and versatile as they will be covering 3 to 6 tracks each.
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