Auditions for Come From Away

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Come From Away! Please read all the information provided before signing up to audition. Scroll down to select an audition date and time, complete the information, and upload a resume and headshot if you have one.

Director: Art DeConciliis

Assistant Director: Jillian Lovelace

Music Director: Travis Rigby

Choreographer: Nicole Jones

Stage Manager: Bee Anderson

About the Show:

Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.

Audition location: Auditions will be at the Mon River Arts rehearsal studio, 206 Plum Street, Elizabeth, PA 15037

Audition dates: Sunday, June 28th 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Monday, June 29th, 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Callback date: Monday, July 6, 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Performance location and dates: September 11-13 and 18-20, 2026. Grand Theatre, 207 S 2nd Ave, Elizabeth, PA 15037

Audition Requirements:

Prepare one 32 bar uptempo cut of a musical theater song in the style of the show. Please no selections from the show. An accompanist will be provided. If time allows, artists may be asked to perform scenes from the show.

Auditions are open to non union performers age 18 and older. Performers of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities and expressions, and performers living with disabilities are encouraged to audition. ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE. Understudy and Swing roles may be offered.

Auditions will run in groups of two every 10 minutes. Please choose a slot from the available times. If the selection is active, there is room for you in that time slot. If it is grayed out and not selectable, the time slot is full. Please choose another time. Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before your chosen date/time and check in at the table.

Please upload a resume and headshot when signing up. If you do not upload one please bring one with you to auditions.

In-person auditions are preferred, but video submissions will be accepted. If you need to submit a video audition, please do NOT complete this audition form. Please complete the Video Submission Form at https://form.jotform.com/261593801051149.

There will be limited availability for walk ins.

Rehearsals: Rehearsal details will be available soon. You may not be called to every rehearsal. Please attempt to collect and provide all of your conflicts before auditioning. Conflicts will be collected on a separate form as described below.
  
All rehearsals will be in Elizabeth, PA.

Character Breakdown

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.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: G4

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.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: B4

 

Beulah & others
The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. Also plays Delores.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 60

 

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.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: G4

 

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.
Gender: female
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.
Gender: female
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C#5

 

Diane & others
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. Also plays Crystal and Brenda.
Gender: female
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: A3

 

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.

Doug: An Air Traffic Controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals. Also plays Officer Stephenson, and Male Townsperson.
Gender: male
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.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: G4

 

Kevin J/Ali & others
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. Also plays Dwight.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 50

 

Hannah & others
The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Also plays Margie and Mickey.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: E5

 

Bob & others
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.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 40

Required Participant Forms

Required participant forms must be completed BEFORE you audition as they contain your conflicts and other important information.

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