AUDITION INFORMATION

Please come any time during the listed audition dates and times.  Auditions will last about 30 minutes.  Prepare about 1 minute of a song to sing.  Please plan to sing with some sort of music from your phone - you can sing with the original artist if you wish.  If you cannot bring a song to sing, one will be provided for you. There will be cold readings from the script and a dance audition will be taught.

*Bring your calendars and be prepared to note any rehearsal conflicts from the information below.

REHEARSAL INFORMATION
 

The first read through will be Monday, December 7 from 7-9pm.  December rehearsals will be on Monday & Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons, changing in January to Tuesday and Thursdays evenings from 7-9pm (except for a few Wednesday rehearsals), and Saturdays from 2-5pm.  NO absences allowed during tech weeks (February 8-18, 2027) and during performances.  A more specific rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions.

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REHEARSALS

December 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19,

January 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30,

February 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 23.

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PERFORMANCES

February 19, 20, 26 & 27, March 5 & 6 2027 at 8pm

February 28 & March 7 at 2pm

March 2 at 7:30pm

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CASTING INFORMATION

Performers of ALL ethnicities are encouraged to audition and are required to be ages 16 & up.  A flexible cast of 12 to 20 performers are needed.  All roles are volunteer and unpaid.

 

On Stage is committed to diversity and inclusion.  We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities and abilities to attend auditions.

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NOTE:  The ages below are a suggestion, and may be adapted to suit available performers.  Some roles may be divided between performers.

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CASTING INFORMATION

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 may play 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 may play 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 may play 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 may play 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 may play 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 may play 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 may play 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 may play 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 may play  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 may play 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 may play 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 may play Muhumuza and Captain Bristol.

Gender: male

Age: 20 to 40

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Questions: Contact the Director at director@onstagewalton.com

*COME FROM AWAY is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.