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Acting Roles for "Come From Away" Play

Houston, TX, United States
ID: 308230Exp: 4/19/2026
$625/week
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Season audition call for the "Come From Away" play, actors needed. See more details below. Rate: $625 weekly minimum Additional info: This is a 2026 production. Dates: Rehearsal Begins - August 17th Previews - Sept 18th Opens - Sept 24th Closes - Oct 11th You have 2 minutes to show whatever you like; an Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employees to support its equal employment opportunity policy, designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Directors are looking forward to seeing you at the auditions!

13 role s

Beverly/Annette/ReporterBoth genders40-55 y.o.All ethnicities

Femme presenting. Doubles multiple characters including Annette: Gander resident, teacher, and librarian. Beverly: Pilot of one of the planes that landed that day and first female captain for American Airlines. Range: G3 to E5. Strong mover.

Bonnie/Martha/OthersBoth genders30-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Femme presenting. Doubles multiple characters including Bonnie: Gander resident who cares for the animals and defies FAA orders in order to take care of them. Martha: A Texan on one of the planes who is worried about her son flying that day. Range: G3 to G5. Mover.

Hannah/Margie/Mickey/OthersBoth genders40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

BIPOC. Femme presenting. Doubles multiple characters including Hannah: Desperately looking for news about her son who is an NYC Firefighter. Margie: Gander resident who dedicates herself to providing care for those stranded. Range: F3 to B4. Mover.

Janice/Britney/Flight Attendant/OthersBoth genders25-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Femme presenting. Doubles multiple characters including Janice: Gander resident whose first day on the job as a TV reporter happened to be Sept, 11th, 2001. Britney: Young, anxious passenger who is grounded in gander. Range: B3 to E5. Strong Mover.

Diane/Crystal/Brenda/OthersBoth genders40-55 y.o.All ethnicities

Femme presenting. Doubles multiple characters including Diane - Texan who was grounded in Gander and finds love (and still lives in Houston to this day!). Crystal: Gander local who works at Tim Hortons and worked to help the stranded passengers. Range: G3 to E5. Mover.

Belulah/Delores/OthersBoth genders50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Femme presenting. Doubles multiple characters including Belulah: Gander resident and head of the Gander Academy. Works tirelessly to help prep the Academy for their stranded guests. Delores: Gander resident and teacher who is compassionate and resilient. Range: G3 to G5. Mover.

Bob/Muhumuza/Captain Bristol/OthersBoth genders35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

BIPOC. Masc presenting. Doubles multiple characters including: Bob: New Yorker diverted to Gander who worries how he will be treated by the locals. Muhumuza: Father traveling with a young daughter stranded in Gander. Captain Bristol: Pilot grounded in Gander. Range: B2 to G4. Mover.

Nick/Doug/Officer Stephenson/TownspersonBoth genders50-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Masc presenting. Doubles multiple characters including Nick: An oil company executive from London flying to Texas who falls in love with Diane. Doug: Air traffic controller at Gander Airport who steps beyond his professional duties to help out. Range: B2 to G4. Mover.

Kevin Tuerff/Garth/OthersBoth genders30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Masc presenting. Doubles multiple characters including: Kevin T.: Los Angeles based CEO in a relationship with Kevin J. Kevin readily jumps into the Gander culture and participates with the locals. Garth: Gander resident and bus driver who is the head of the local union but puts the picket line aside to jump in and help. Range: C3 to G4. Strong Mover.

Kevin J./Ali/DwightBoth genders30-45 y.o.Middle Eastern

Masc presenting. Doubles multiple characters including: Kevin J: From Los Angeles and in a relationship with Kevin T. Is afraid of how he will be treated by the locals. Ali: Master chef for an international restaurant chain and although he is eyed with suspicion the people of Gander go out of their way to make him feel as welcome as possible. Dwight: Gander local who jumps in to help. Range: B2 to G4. Mover.

Claude/Derm/Eddie/OthersMale45-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Masc presenting. Doubles multiple characters including Claude: Real life mayor of Gander who jumps into action to help. Derm: Community leader who invites stranded passengers to his home. Eddie: Gander resident who welcomes the stranded. Range: A2 to F4. Mover.

Oz/Joey/Many othersBoth genders35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Masc presenting. Doubles multiple characters including Oz: Real life constable of Gander more included to give a traffic warning than tickets. Joey: Gander resident and comic relief. Mr. Michaels: Gander gym teacher who helps manage the influx of passengers…and others….Range C3 to G4. Strong Mover.

Understudy and SwingsBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Range of ages to cover multiple tracks. Sop/Alto/Tenor/Bari movers needed.