"Come From Away" Audition for the Theater
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking male and female performers for the play "Come From Away". See details below. About the project: Come From Away is the remarkable true story of 7,000 airline passengers whose planes were grounded in a small Newfoundland town on September 11, 2001—and the community that welcomed them with open arms. With its driving Celtic-folk score featuring songs like “Welcome to the Rock,” “Me and the Sky,” and “Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere,” this Tony Award–winning musical celebrates the extraordinary kindness, generosity, and humanity that emerge in the most unexpected moments. Told with humor, heart, and astonishing emotional impact, Come From Away weaves together realstories of compassion and connection from both the stranded “come- from-aways” and the locals who took them in. Bursting with music, movement, and uplifting spirit, this modern masterpiece reminds us that even in our darkest hours, the best of the American—and human—spirit shines through when communities come together. Additional info: See the info attached. 1. Come prepared to sing a song from contemporary musical theater. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist. You may refer to your sheet music or a lyric sheet, if necessary – but it would be preferred if you could avoid doing so. 2. A dance audition will be held separately and by invitation only. If called, please wear shoes that will enable you to move. No sandals or flip flops. Bare or stocking feet will not be permitted. 3. Call backs will be held separately, and script sides and music will be provided. Candidates will be asked to sing a selection from the show’s score based on the audition character. Additionally, you may be asked to provide a video call back. All roles require close harmony singing. Please apply if interested.
12 role s
Female Presenting; Vocal Range: A3-D5. Contemporary soprano with strong mix to D. 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. (Also plays Crystal, Brenda).
Female Presenting; Vocal Range: A3-D5. Contemporary soprano with strong pop belt and mix to E. Mother of NY firefighter who waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. (Also plays Margie, Mickey).
Female Presenting; Vocal Range: B3-E5. Mezzo soprano with strong pop belt and mix to D. An eager, new local TV reporter, who is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naive about the world, she must face the pain and confusion around her. (Also plays Britney, Flight Attendant).
Female Presenting; Vocal Range: B3-D5. Mezzo soprano with strong belt to B. 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, she loves to share a joke. (Also plays Delores).
Female Presenting; Vocal Range: G3-B4. Mezzo w\ strong belt up to B. A no–nonsense mother of three, 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. (Also plays Martha).
Female Presenting; Vocal Range: A3-F5. Soprano belter with strong high mix up to C#. The first female captain for American Airlines, she has always loved flying when her world is changed suddenly by this crisis. (Also plays Annette, Reporter).
Male Presenting; Vocal Range: G2-A4. Contemporary high tenor up to a G with high A falsetto. The quirky constable in the two–person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, he helps out in unexpected ways. (Also plays Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, Head Cardiologist).
Male Presenting; Vocal Range: A2-F#4. High tenor with up to a G with an easy A. 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.’ (Also plays Garth, President Bush).
Male Presenting; Vocal Range: B2-G4. Contemporary baritenor. K T's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave and get back to the U.S. as soon as possible. (Also plays Dwight, Ali).
Male Presenting; Vocal Range: G2-F4. Contemporary baritone. 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. (Also plays Muhumuza, Captain Bristol).
Male Presenting; Vocal Range: G2-F4. Baritenor/Tenor up to G. The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, he loves his work, the townspeople, and his daily traditions, but he’s never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude. (Also plays Derm, Brenda’s Brother, Eddie).
Male Presenting; Vocal Range: B2-F#4. Warm, natural baritone or baritenor with easy E. English oil engineer who is very focused on work, his life is turned upside down when he falls for another passenger, Diane. (Also plays Doug, Officer Stephenson, Male Townsperson).
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