"Come From Away" Musical in Search of Equity Performers
Equity actors for roles in 2026 season show "Come From Away". See breakdown below. About the project: In a small town in Newfoundland, an ordinary morning becomes extraordinary when the world suddenly changes. On September 11th, 2001, thirty-eight planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers are diverted to the tiny town of Gander. As cultures collide and uncertainty fills the air, strangers open their homes, their kitchens, and their hearts. This acclaimed Broadway hit tells the remarkable true story of kindness in the face of crisis. With a soaring score and an ensemble cast playing dozens of characters, Come From Away celebrates the generosity that can appear when we need it most. And reminds us how deeply connected we really are. Rate: LOA $899 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT) Additional info: Audition day break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Some roles will be understudied. PREPARATION Please prepare 1 short monologue and/or 1 short song in the style of COME FROM AWAY. Bring sheet music in the key that you plan on singing. An accompanist will be provided. Auditions may not exceed 3 minutes total. Please bring a copy of your headshot and resume stapled together. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. 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 attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. FIRST REHEARSAL: August 11, 2026 OPENING: September 6, 2026 CLOSING: September 20, 2026 NOTE: All actors must be able to sing and perform heightened forms of movement. Should be able to lift, move and/or reposition furniture, blocks, etc. as well as climb/stand on set pieces. This is an ensemble piece that will have constantly changing scenic locations all executed by the ensemble. Everyone plays multiple characters. Looking for game actors who are great in the room more than specific character types. Some characters have more text with regional Newfoundland dialect than others, but all have some. Vocal range based on original score, might be mixed up depending on who all is cast. If you are interested, please apply.
12 roles
(Vocal range: Strong mezzo with an easy mixed or belted C#) Beverly: The first female captain for American Airlines. Beverley Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. Annette: A local teacher with an active imagination. Has a regional Newfoundland dialect. Intimacy needs: Physical touch between friends (in celebration and grief).
(Vocal range: Gruff, natural sounding Baritone with a strong high G) One of the locals. The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland; he loves his work, the townspeople and daily traditions. Has never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude. Intimacy needs: Physical touch between friends (in celebration and grief). Has a regional Newfoundland dialect. Doubles as Derm (Brenda's Brother) and Eddie.
(Vocal range: Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E) The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. New York dialect. Intimacy needs: Physical touch between friends (in celebration and grief). Doubles as Margie, Mickey.
(Vocal range: Mezzo with belt up to B) One of the locals. The head of the Gander Legion with a firefighter son who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. Intimacy needs: Physical touch between friends (in celebration and grief). Has a regional Newfoundland dialect. Doubles as Delores.
(Muslim or Middle Eastern. Vocal range: Tenor or Baritenor) Kevin J: Kevin T’s boyfriend and secretary. A native New Yorker. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave Gander as soon as possible. Intimacy needs: Physical touch with friends in celebration and/or grief. Possible physically aggressive moments. Ali: a chef for an international restaurant chain who faces fear and discrimination in the wake of the attacks, but finds connection with Beulah. Arabic as well as New York dialect.
(Vocal range: Mezzo with belt up to B) One of the locals. A no-nonsense mother of three, she is the head of the Gander SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety - she often lashes out at those around her. Married to Doug, the Air Traffic Controller. Intimacy needs: Physical touch between friends (in celebration and grief). Has a regional Newfoundland dialect. Doubles as Martha.
(Vocal range: Strong contemporary Tenor up to G) One of the locals. The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Intimacy needs: Physical touch between friends (in celebration and grief). Has a regional Newfoundland dialect and other dialects as well be able to speak in Hebrew. Doubles as Joey; Customs Officer; Mr. Michaels; Terry; Matty; Rabbi; Head Cardiologist.
(Vocal range: Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and a mix up to E) One of the locals. 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. Intimacy needs: Has a regional Newfoundland dialect. Physical touch between friends (in celebration and grief). Doubles as Britney; Flight Attendant.
(Vocal range: Warm, natural Baritone or Baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility) An English oil engineer. Intimacy needs: New romantic partner - kissing, hugging, touching. Physical touch with friends in celebration and/or grief. Possible physically aggressive moments. Doug: A local Air Traffic Controller who is married to Bonnie and tries to help his wife and the animals; Officer Stephenson; Male Townsperson. Has a regional Newfoundland dialect & a British dialect.
(Vocal range: Warm, natural contemporary Soprano with strong mix up to D) A traditional divorcee from Texas (w/Texas dialect), who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out that he is safe, she is given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder, more carefree side of herself. Intimacy needs: New romantic partner - kissing, hugging, touching. Physical touch with friends in celebration and/or grief. Doubles as Crystal and Brenda.
(Vocal range: Strong contemporary Tenor up to G) Kevin T: 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. Intimacy needs: Physical touch with friends in celebration and/or grief. Possible physically aggressive moments. Garth: The head of the local Gander union representing bus drivers. Has a regional Newfoundland dialect. Also does an impersonation of George Bush.
(Black or East African. Vocal range: Baritone) Bob: A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he has landed, fearing that it’s World War III, but instead he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Muhumuza: An African Passenger who, despite a language barrier, finds common ground with a local bus driver; Captain Bristol. Intimacy needs: Physical touch between friends (in celebration and grief). Possible physically aggressive moments. African as well as New York dialect.
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