Please sign up for an audition window below. Prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show, and be prepared to read from the script. Auditions will be held at the Hannah Block USO Community Arts Center at the corner of 2nd and Orange Streets in Downtown Wilmington, NC.
About the Show:
COME FROM AWAY is an original, rock-infused musical based on the true story of when the isolated town of Gander, Newfoundland played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleep-over when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from across the globe, were diverted to Gander 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.
Directed by Jamie Nelson, Music Direction by Katie Deese.
Cast Breakdown:
DIANE & OTHERS
Gender Female
Age range 50 - 69
Vocal range Mezzo Soprano Female, 50s–60s; Diane is 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 Newfoundland local, CRYSTAL. Contemporary soprano or mezzo with strong mix.
HANNAH & OTHERS
Gender Female
Age range 30 - 59
Vocal range Soprano
Female, 30s–50s, African–American, Latina, Asian, or any ethnicity; the mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, HANNAH waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Also plays Newfoundland local, MARGIE. Contemporary soprano with strong high mix.
JANICE & OTHERS
Gender Female
Age range 20 - 29
Vocal range Mezzo Soprano
Female, 20s; an eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially nai¨ve about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her. Plays another Newfoundland local by the name of JENNY. Mezzo w\ strong belt
BEULAH & OTHERS
Gender Female
Age range 40 - 69
Vocal range Mezzo Soprano
Female, 40s–60s; 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, Beulah loves to share a joke. Mezzo w\ strong belt
BONNIE & OTHERS
Gender Female
Age range 30 - 59
Vocal range Mezzo Soprano
Female, 30s–50s; A no–nonsense mother of 3, 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 a Newfoundland local by the name of MARTHA. Mezzo
BEVERLY & OTHERS
Gender Female
Age range 50 - 69
Vocal range Soprano with Belt Female, 50s–60s; An American Airlines pilot, Beverly has always loved flying, but her world is changed when she hears about coworkers who were killed in the attacks, and when she is confronted by passengers who refuse to fly again. Also plays Newfoundland local, ANNETTE. Soprano belter with strong high mix
OZ & OTHERS
Gender Male
Age range 30 - 59
Vocal range High Tenor
Male, 30s–50s; 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 the role of JOEY, a rambunctious passenger on one of the planes who enjoys a good drink, MR. MICHAELS, a local gym teacher who speaks Spanish and MATTY, the owner of the Trailways Bar, which is full of passengers 24/7. High Tenor
KEVIN T & OTHERS
Gender Male
Age range 30 - 49
Vocal range High Tenor
Male, 30s–40s; 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 the role of GARTH, head of the local union representing the bus drivers. High Tenor
KEVIN J & OTHERS
Gender Male
Age range 30 - 49
Vocal range Baritone
Male, 30s–40s, Latino, Asian, Middle Eastern, or any ethnicity; Kevin’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave and get back to the U.S. as soon as possible. Also plays the role of DOUG, a local air traffic controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals. Baritone
BOB & OTHERS
Gender Male
Age range 30 - 49
Vocal range Baritone
Male, 30s–40s, African–American or any ethnicity. 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, an African passenger who, despite a language barrier, finds common ground with a local bus driver. Baritone.
CLAUDE & OTHERS
Gender Male
Age range 40 - 59
Vocal range Tenor
Male, 40s–50s; The gregarious and well liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople, and his daily traditions, but he’s never before had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude. Also plays DERM, mayor of the nearby town of Appleton. Tenor.
NICK & OTHERS
Gender Male
Age range 50 - 69
Vocal range Baritone Male, 50s–60s, Middle Eastern or any ethnicity; An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for another passenger, Diane. Also plays ALI, an Iranian passenger. Baritone