COME FROM AWAY WINNIPEG AUDITION NOTICE
PROJECT DETAILS – PLEASE NOTE SPECIFICS FOR WINNIPEG
Show title
Come From Away
Union
Union
Theatre/Prod company
Junkyard Dog Productions & Mirvish Productions
Theatre
Musical
Venue or cities
Winnipeg & Toronto Production
Director
Christopher Ashley
Choreographer
Kelly Devine
Music and Lyrics:
Irene Sankoff & David Hein
Music Supervisor:
Ian Eisendrath
Casting Agent:
Stephanie Gorin Casting Inc.
MANITOBA SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDITIONS IN WINNIPEG ONLY:
PLEASE SUBMIT ELECTRONIC PHOTO AND RESUMÉ TO
MELINDA TALLIN mtallin@royalmtc.ca
ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE
BY END OF DAY TUESDAY, APRIL 25
th
, 2017
Contact info
mtallin@royalmtc.ca
AUDITIONS IN WINNIPEG
With Stephanie Gorin, Stephanie Gorin Casting Inc.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
th
at ROYAL MTC - BY APPOINTMENT
DEADLINE FOR WINNIPEG SUBMISSIONS: TUESDAY, APRIL 25
th
, 2017
Audition requirements
Music & sides will be posted on website, www.royalmtc.ca/auditions
Rehearsals start
Monday November 27, 2017 in Toronto
Previews in Winnipeg
January 4 - 10, 2018
Opens in Winnipeg
January 11, 2018
Closes in Winnipeg
February 3, 2018
Toronto Opening
Tuesday February 13, 2018 The Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto (1st
preview)
Toronto Closing
Sunday January 6, 2019 in Toronto
Contract type / house
category / rates
CAEA A+house, CTA run-of-play for the entire Winnipeg and Toronto run. No
exceptions.
Storyline COME FROM AWAY is an original, rock-infused world-premiere 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 in to 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.
MANITOBA SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDITIONS IN WINNIPEG ONLY:
PLEASE SUBMIT ELECTRONIC PHOTO AND RESUMÉ TO
MELINDA TALLIN
ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE
mtallin@royalmtc.ca
BY END OF DAY TUESDAY, APRIL 25
th
, 2017
SEE CHARACTER BREAKDOWN FOLLOWING
COME FROM AWAY Roles (page 1)
Inclusive Casting Policy: Royal MTC is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every
role, the director will consider all submissions, without regard to age, disability, ethno-
cultural identity, gender, or any other basis prohibited by law unless otherwise specifically
indicated.
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
COME FROM AWAY Roles (page 2)
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.
