DIRECTOR/ MUSICAL STAGING – Karen Randazzo
MUSIC DIRECTOR – Neil Flores
Open auditions will be held Monday & Tuesday, June 9 & 10, from 7pm to 10pm.
Auditions will be held in The Kweskin Theatre. No sign up required – you’ll be seen in the order in which you sign in.
Those auditioning should bring a traditional Broadway song or something stylistically similar to this show –
with sheet music in the proper key. You may be asked to stay for a brief movement call and/or to read from the script.
(Please: no flip flops for movement call.)
First company meeting will be Monday, July 14. Full rehearsals begin JULY 21 and are generally held, Monday thru Thursday evenings, 7pm to 10pm.
Tech week begins Saturday morning, September 6, with sitzprobe – likely 10am to 2pm.
Tech Sunday, September 7, approximate schedule is 2pm to no later than 11 pm.
PERFORMANCES will be held Thursday thru Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday afternoons at 2:00pm from September 11 through October 4. You must be available for a potential one week extension through October 11.
Come From Away is a heartwarming musical based on the true story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, and its residents who opened hearts and homes to 7,000 stranded airline passengers after the 9/11 attacks. When 38 planes were forced to land unexpectedly, the people of Gander responded with kindness, hospitality and generosity.
The musical explores the themes of community, resilience, and the power of human connection, highlighting how strangers become family in the face of adversity. With a vibrant folk-inspired score and an ensemble cast portraying multiple characters, Come From Away celebrates the spirit of compassion and unity in the midst of crisis.
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CASTING THE FOLLOWING:
The ensemble cast is made up of multigenerational performers with no preconceived notions as to race / ethnicity of characters.
Female identifying roles:
DIANE AND 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. 50s-60s. (Vocal range: A3-D5. Contemporary soprano with strong mix to D) Secondary roles: Crystal, Brenda
HANNAH AND OTHERS – Mother of NY firefighter in Manhattan. Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. 40s-60s. (Vocal range: A3-D5. Contemporary soprano with strong pop belt and mix to E) Secondary roles: Margie, Mickey
JANICE AND OTHERS – Eager new local TV reporter, 20s. (Vocal range: B3-E5. Mezzo soprano with strong pop belt and mix to E) Secondary roles: Britney, Flight Attendant
BEULAH AND OTHERS – Head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. 40s-60s. (Vocal range: B3-D5. Mezzo soprano with strong belt to B) Secondary roles: Delores
BONNIE AND OTHERS – No-nonsense mother of 3, head of the Gander SPCA, 30s-40s. (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. Vocal range: G3-B4. Strong belt to B) Secondary roles: Martha
BEVERLEY AND OTHERS – First female AA pilot, 40s -50s. (Vocal range: A3-F5. Easy mixed or belted C#)
Secondary roles: Annette, Reporter
Male identifying roles:
OZ AND OTHERS – Quirky Gander police constable, The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town’ s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. 30s.-50s. (Vocal range: G2-A4. Contemporary tenor with high A falsetto) Secondary roles: Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, Head Cardiologist
KEVIN T. AND OTHERS – 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. 30s-40s. (Vocal range: A2-F#4. High tenor with easy A) Secondary roles: Garth, President Bush
KEVIN J. AND OTHERS – KEVIN T’s boyfriend and secretary, sarcastic and unhappy -,he wants to leave as soon as possible. 30s-40s, (Vocal range: B2-G4. Contemporary baritenor) Secondary roles: Dwight, Ali
BOB AND OTHERS – 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. , 20s-40s, (Vocal range: G2-F4. Contemporary baritone) Secondary roles: Muhumuza, Captain Bristol
CLAUDE AND 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. 40s-60s. (Vocal range: G2-F4. Gruff, natural sounding baritone) Secondary roles: Derm, Brenda’s Brother, Eddie.
(The role of Nick has been cast.)
CALLBACKS SIDES:
CFA PG 118-119 CFA PG 34-37 CFA PG 68-69 CFA PG 63-64 CFA PG 29-31
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