"Come From Away" Musical Needs Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in "Come From Away". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. About the project: 7,000 stranded airline passengers are welcomed to one small town in Newfoundland in the wake of September 11, 2001. Tensions run high and cultures clash, but uncertainty turns into trust while music, dance, and laughter fill the night. A joyous celebration of how even the worst tragedy can be countered with kindness, generosity, and simple human compassion. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1200 weekly minimum (paying above scale - LORT C) Additional info: Actors will not be expected to prepare dialects for auditions. Casting team encourages people of all races, ages, ethnicities, abilities and gender identities to apply. CALLBACKS: January 7 - 8, 2026 (in person by appointment only). Indiana Theatre Dates: First Rehearsal: March 3, 2026 First Preview: April 7, 2026 Opening: April 10, 2026 Closing: May 10, 2026 Possible Extension: May 17, 2026 Syracuse Dates: September 8, 2026 to October 11, 2026 Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to apply. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
Male-Presenting. Bob is a hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he's landed, fearing that it's World War 3, that someone is going to shoot him and steal his wallet - but instead, he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Muhumuza is a husband and a father. He is a protective man who, like his family, is rattled by the events of September 11 and is frightened that they are all being taken to a military compound. Vocal Range: B2-F#4.
Male-Presenting. The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland. Claude loves his work, the townspeople and his daily traditions, but he's never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before. Vocal range top: G4.
Male-Presenting, Middle Eastern/Southwest Asian. He is Kevin T’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he is eager to leave as soon as possible. The events of September 11 make him reassess his life and his future. Ali is a Middle Eastern chef who works for an international hotel chain. He is misunderstood at times and the subject of discrimination, but despite adversity, he shows resilience and kindness. Vocal range: B2-G4.
Female-Presenting. Beverly is the first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverley Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. Anette is a local teacher and librarian at the Gander Academy and a mother. A practical woman who, on occasion, has been known to drift off into a daydream. Vocal range top: C#5
Female-Presenting. The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Mix-belt & Contemporary Soprano with vocal range top: E5.
Female-Presenting. 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 that he's safe, she's given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder, more carefree side of herself. Vocal range top: D5.
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