Sunday, Dec 6, Monday, Dec 7 and Tuesday, Dec 8 at 7pm (need only audition one night) at the Peninsula Community Theatre.
Call Backs: Thursday, Dec 10 at 7pm by invitation (if needed.)
Auditions will be held at the theatre, 10251 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA
To submit your audition form, please go to https://app.cast98.com/studios/pctlive/referral to create your profile, follow Peninsula Community Theatre and complete the audition form. (Do this before auditions.)
Actors must be able to play the age range of the role not necessarily be the age. Come From Away is a story about connection across differences. In that spirit, we actively seek a diverse and inclusive company. Performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, gender expression, sexual orientation, abilities, and lived experiences are encouraged to audition. We are especially interested in artists who are strong collaborators and storytellers, as this piece relies on a dynamic ensemble where each performer brings multiple characters to life. All identities and backgrounds are welcome in this process.
A tentative rehearsal calendar will be provided at auditions.
Conflicts: Please note that the less conflicts you have the better your chance for consideration for this production. This show requires an entire cast at almost all rehearsals minus the 6 solo/duet musical numbers. Everything else is company based so please only list conflicts that are non-negotiable to assist in your consideration.
Performance Dates –February 26 - March 21 (4 weekends)
The show will be presented without an intermission.
Please come prepared to provide all conflicts for auditions through the run of the show, ideally in Cast98. If you have any questions, please contact the director, Jeff Corriveau
The entire cast plays multiple roles of the townspeople and the plane people.
Warm, natural, contemporary Soprano with a strong mix up to D. 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 is given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder, more carefree side of herself.
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.
Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and a mix up to E. An eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naive about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her.
Mezzo with belt up to B. The head of the Gander Legion and teacher, with a firefighter son, walks Hannah to her church and prays with her.
Mezzo with belt up to B. 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.
Strong mezzo with an easy mixed or belted C#. The first female captain for American Airlines, Pilot Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes.
Strong contemporary Tenor up to G. The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, OZ helps out in unexpected ways.
Strong contemporary Tenor up to G. 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.
Tenor or Baritone. Kevin’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible.
Baritone. 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.
Gruff, natural sounding Baritone with a strong high G. Baritone. The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople, and his daily traditions, be he’s never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before.
Warm, natural Baritone or Baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility. An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane.
Special Character Notes
Dialects: All dialects will be taught
•Newfoundland (various) • New York • Texas • East Coast American • Standard British • French • German • Spanish • Ugandan • Egyptian • Los Angeles / Californian
Come From Away is a musical based on the true events following September 11, 2001, when 38 planes were unexpectedly grounded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. Nearly 7,000 stranded passengers— “come from aways”—were welcomed by the town and surrounding area residents, who opened their homes, schools, and hearts to complete strangers.
As fear, confusion, and grief ripple across the globe, the people of Gander and the displaced travelers form unexpected bonds that transcend nationality, religion, and background. Through acts of generosity, humor, and compassion, both hosts and guests are transformed by their shared experience.
Told through a dynamic ensemble portraying multiple characters, Come From Away highlights the resilience of humanity and the extraordinary kindness that can emerge in moments of crisis.
Generally, Auditions are held for each show during the run of the previous show. They are held on stage at our Theatre at 10251 Warwick Blvd. Newport News, Virginia. You only need attend one of the three audition dates. Different shows will have different call-back requirements, usually completed in the week following the audition.
We are moving our audition forms online to improve cast and show management. Please go to https://app.cast98.com/studios/pctlive/referral to create a profile, then complete and submit the audition form prior to coming to auditions.