Come From Away Audition Form

Come From Away Audition Form
New Tampa Players is excited to announce auditions for our fall production of Come From Away on August 4th and 5th with callbacks on August 6th and 9th. We are looking for a diverse, incredible ensemble cast who can work together to tell this important story.

Artistic Team:

Direction: Nora Paine

Musical Direction: G. Frank Meekins

Choreographer: Christan McLaurine

Dialect Coach: Lori Engler

Audition Dates:

Tuesday, August 4th from 7-10PM

Wednesday, August 5th from 7-10 PM

All auditions will be held at Uptown Stage. See below for directions

Directions to Uptown Stage:

Use your phone’s GPS to go to 2200 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612.

Two Parking Options:

Back of the Mall: Uptown Stage is located at the back of the mall near the OLD Burlington Coat Factory. There are 15 parking spaces there. If you park there, to find us, face the old Burlington Coat Factory. Walk to your left and you find a road to your right that runs between the old Burlington Coat Factory and the apartment building. Come up that road, and our space has a star on it.

Front of the Mall: Park near K&G Fashions on the Fowler side of the mall. Face K&G fashions and walk around the mall to your right. Keep following around the mall to the back, and our door has a star.

Our space is hard to find at first. If you get lost, please text 443-850-8997 and Nora will help you find us.

Synopsis:

Content Advisory: This show is about the events of September 11, 2001 and contains mentions of terrorism, discrimination, religious themes, mild language, depiction of alcohol use, and mature subject matter including medical trauma.

Come From Away is the true story about the residents of the small town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada and the passengers of the 38 planes who landed there on September 11, 2001. It is the story of how a community came together to help strangers with open arms providing food, shelter, and comfort to over 7000 passengers during the darkest of times.

The musical was written by Irene Selkoff and David Hein and is based on hours of interviews with the real people of Gander and the visitors.

The musical explores themes of culture shock, friendship, trauma and prejudice but also celebrates the connection, humour and joy that emerges from crisis. It reminds us of the power of kindness and community in times of adversity.

Workshops:

Dialect Workshops: June 28 @ 2PM: Virtual

This is the last dialect workshop we are offering before Come From Away auditions. We highly encourage participation in dialect workshops for all auditionees.

Link to Workshop: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4079734080?omn=88679022558

Dialect Workshop Resources Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pBXRvMxORExr0XkCf3iiGtByaB6BRdUb

Audition Process:

The audition process contains 4 parts: 1) Accent Video Submission, 2) In person auditions, including vocal, dance, and monologue, and 3) Callbacks, and 4) Final callbacks.

1) Accent Video Submission

Before auditions in August, please upload your accent video submission using the link below.

Link to Put Video Link: https://forms.gle/9H2bvXPusKG5GfBo9

Please use the monologue from below. This monologue is chosen for the Gander accent. Although we are mainly looking at accent for this video, please also include characterization and storytelling into your video submission. Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and then put the link into the spot on the form when requested.

Monologue:

“On the northeast tip of North America, on an island called Newfoundland, there’s an airport – it used to be one of the biggest airports in the world. And next to it, is a town called Gander. There’s a two-person police department, an elementary school, an SPCA, a local tv station and a hockey rink. It’s a small place –on a giant rock in the ocean. Everybody knows everybody else. And everybody in this room has a story about how they started that day.”

2) In-Person Auditions: August 4th and 5th from 7-10 PM

Vocal Auditions: Please choose a vocal piece (16-32 bars) that showcases your vocal range and your storytelling ability. We are not evaluating accents in the vocal audition. It is not necessary to choose a song from Come From Away to address accents. Please bring marked and prepared (bound in a binder or folder) sheet music for the accompanist.

Dance Auditions: There will be a short movement exercise. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Monologue: Please prepare one of the monologues from Come From Away in this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15qwyTF3snPBCK7Vf56sl4dn1TbKkOkwz?usp=sharing

In parentheses, the accent is provided. Please prepare the monologue with characterization and storytelling, while also attempting the accent. The focus for this exercise is the characterization, acting choices, and storytelling.

Callbacks: August 6th from 6:30 PM--10 PM

Callbacks will consist of vocal selections, scenes, and monologues from the script. We will also have an accent brushup at 6:30 PM with our vocal coach, Lori Engler.

Characterization, accents, storytelling, and the ability to switch between characters will be the focus of callbacks.

Final Callbacks: Sunday, August 8th from 2PM-5PM

If needed, there will be a final callback on Sunday, August 8th to solidify the cast as an ensemble. Group vocal numbers, dance, accents, characterization, and storytelling will be the focus of final callbacks.

Rehearsal Process:

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals will begin on August 10th. Rehearsals in general will be Monday-Thursday from 7-10 PM with some Saturday morning or afternoon rehearsals. Because of the ensemble nature of the this show, cast members should plan on having minimal conflicts. All cast members are involved in most of the script and conflicts will be difficult to work around.

Sitzprobe: Sunday, October 4, 2026 in the afternoon

Tech Rehearsal: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 :Times TBA

Dress Rehearsals: October 12, October 13, October 14, and October 15: 6PM-11PM

Performance Dates:

October 16 @ 7:30 PM

October 17 @ 7:30 PM

October 18 @ 2:30 PM

October 23 @ 7:30 PM

October 24 @ 2:30 PM

October 24 @ 7:30 PM

October 25 @ 2:30 PM

All performances will be at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center on Hunter’s Lake Dr in New Tampa.
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New Tampa Players is seeking a diverse cast to tell this story. Auditions are open to all, and no roles are pre-cast.

Must be 21 and up to audition.

Characters:

Male Presenting Roles

Claude & Others

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.

● Also plays: Derm and Brenda’s Brother, Eddie.

● Age: 40 to 60

● Vocal range top: G4

Oz & Others

The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways.

● Also Plays: Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist.

● Age: 30 to 50

● Vocal range top: G4

Nick/Doug & Others

Nick: An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane. Nick and Diane kiss during the Screech-In scene.

Doug: An Air Traffic Controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals.

● Also Plays: Officer Stephenson, and Male Townsperson.

● Age: 50 to 60

● Vocal range top: E4

Kevin T/Garth & Others

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. Inspired by the town’s generosity, Kevin creates the Pay It Forward Foundation.

Garth: The head of the local union, representing the bus drivers.

● Also Plays: President Bush (Texan Accent)

● Age: 30 to 50

● Vocal range top: G4

Kevin J/Ali* & Others

*Middle Eastern/North African (MENA)

Kevin J: Kevin’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible.

Ali: An Egyptian man traveling to America who experiences isolation and Islamophobia but who finds a connection to Beulah. (Egyptian Accent)

● Also Plays: Dwight.

● Age: 30 to 50

Bob* & Others

*Black 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 and Captain Bristol.

● Age: 20 to 40

Female Presenting Roles

Bonnie & Others

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 - but in frustration, she often lashes out at those around her.

● Also Plays: Martha

● Age: 30 to 40

● Vocal range top: B4

Beulah & Others

Teacher at the Gander Academy with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her.

● Also Plays: Delores. A New Yorker. (New York Accent) (sings Titanic theme song in karaoke)

● Age: 40 to 60

Janice & Others

An eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naïve about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her.

● Also Plays: Britney and Flight Attendant.

● Age: 20 to 30

● Vocal range top: E5

Beverley/Annette & Others

Beverely: The first female captain for American Airlines. Pilot Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes.

Annette: A schoolteacher at Gander Academy with an active fantasy life.

● Also Plays: Reporter.

● Age: 50 to 60

● Vocal range top: C#5

Diane & Others

A traditional divorcee from Texas (Texan Accent), 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. Nick and Diane kiss during the Screech In scene.

● Also Plays: Crystal and Brenda.

● Age: 50 to 60

● Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Hannah* & Others

*Black. The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah.

● Also Plays: Margie and Mickey.

● Age: 40 to 60

● Vocal range top: E5
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Rehearsal Conflict Information
One of our artistic team's goals is to be efficent with everyone's time throughout the rehearsal process. To accomplish this goal, we need to know everyone's rehearsal conflicts before casting.

Please list all rehearsal conflicts on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays evenings and Saturday mornings and afternoons from August 10th- October 26

Note: Although we understand that there is auditioning wisdom that says not to report all of your rehearsal conflicts on your audition form in case it factors into casting, we urge you to report ALL of your conflicts. Added conflicts distrup the rehearsal process and frustrate the artistic team, the production team, and the cast.
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Callbacks
Callbacks will consist of vocal selections, scenes, and monologues from the script. We will also have an accent brushup at 6:30 PM with our vocal coach, Lori Engler.

Characterization, accents, storytelling, and the ability to switch between characters will be the focus of callbacks.
Callbacks will be on Thursday, August 6th from 7PM-10 PM at Uptown Stage. Are you available for callbacks, if called?
Final Callbacks will be on Sunday, August 9 from 2PM-5PM at Uptown Stage. Are you available for final callbacks, if called?
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Come From Away Audition Form

In Person Audition Information

Vocal Audition Information:

Dance Audition

Monologue Audition

Rehearsal Conflict Information

Callbacks