Come from Away - Auditions (Acting Out for Good)

Schedule

Wed Apr 22 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Location

309 Frederick St, Cumberland, MD 21502-1728, United States | Cumberland, MD

Acting Out for Good is holding auditions for the musical Come from Away. Proceeds from the box office will support The Resiliency Project at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania, to honor the 40 passengers and crew who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. (Learn more at https://www.flight93friends.org/resiliencyproject)
Auditions are by appointment only and will be held on Wednesday, April 22, from 6-10 pm at Metropolitan AME Church, 309 Frederick Street, Cumberland, MD. Tech rehearsal week is June 22-25, with performances at the Embassy Theatre in Cumberland June 26-28. All those auditioning must be available for that entire week.
Please contact [email protected] to schedule an appointment and receive an audition packet. Also indicate a time preference, if you have one. If you are not able to attend the in-person auditions, we will also accept video submissions.
All those auditioning should prepare a 16-24 bar/30-60 second song selection either from this show or another song that best showcases your range and abilities. A Bluetooth speaker will be provided for you to play a karaoke-style backing track (no lead vocals present). No piano accompanist will be present. You will also read from the script and learn a short, simple dance sequence. Please read the Casting Notes below for more information about who can audition and what will be required, and be aware that this production contains brief adult language.
Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip 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.
CASTING NOTES
• While the original staging of the Broadway production calls for 12 actors to perform all the roles, the current version of the script allows for more than 12 performers, if desired. The creative team will decide the size of the cast and distribution of roles following the conclusion of auditions.
• All performers will be expected to read a brief monologue from the script in a Newfoundland accent. If you are unfamiliar with the finer points of this regional style, we encourage you to listen to the cast recording or watch and practice with this brief YouTube tutorial:

• As all characters in the show are adults, all those auditioning should be age 18 or older as of May 1, 2026. The age ranges listed below are suggestions. We will consider people outside of these age ranges if they show they can portray the required ages well.
• Characters listed with “Other roles” below may not necessarily end up playing all of those roles if the cast is expanded beyond 12 performers.
CHARACTERS (roles already cast are noted and are listed for informational purposes only; Locals are indicated with a *, Come-from-Aways with a #)
PRIMARY ROLES
1. # DIANE (age 40s-50s): 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. Southern accent. (Other roles include Crystal, Brenda) Vocal range: Warm, natural contemporary soprano with strong mix up to D.
2. # HANNAH (age 40s-60s): The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. (***This role has been cast and is not available.)
3. *JANICE (age 20-25): 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. (Other roles include Britney, Flight Attendant) Vocal range: Contemporary soprano with strong pop belt and a mix up to E.
4. *BEULAH (age 40s-60s): The head of the Gander Legion, who bonds with Hannah over their firefighter sons. (Other roles include Dolores) Vocal range: Mezzo with belt up to B.
5. *BONNIE (age 30s-40s): A no-nonsense mother of 3, Bonnie is the head of the Gander SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety. (Other roles include Martha) Vocal range: Mezzo with belt up to B.
6. # BEVERLEY (age 50s): The first female captain for American Airlines, Beverley has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. Texas/Southern accent. (Other roles include *ANNETTE) Vocal range: Strong mezzo with an easy mixed or belted C-sharp.
7. *OZ (age 30s-50s): The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. (Other roles include Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist) Vocal range: Strong tenor up to G.
8. # KEVIN T. (age 30s-50s): 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. (Other roles include *GARTH) Vocal range: Strong contemporary tenor up to G.
9. # KEVIN J. (age 30s-50s): Kevin T.’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible. (Other roles include # ALI) Vocal range: Tenor or baritenor.
10. # BOB (age 20s-40s): 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. (***This role has been cast and is not available.)
11. *CLAUDE (age 40s-60s): The gregarious and well-liked mayor, Claude loves his work, the townspeople, and his daily traditions, but he’s never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before. (Other roles include Derm, Eddie) Vocal range: Gruff baritone to high G.
12. # NICK (age 40s-50s): An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane. Standard British accent. (Other roles include *DOUG) Vocal range: Warm, natural baritone/baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility.
SELECTED SECONDARY ROLES (may be separated from the PRIMARY ROLE performers above, and many other brief secondary roles are in the script)
*DOUG (age 30s-40s): An air traffic controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals. (Other roles include # NICK) Vocal range: Warm, natural baritone/baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility.
*ANNETTE (age 40s-60s): A schoolteacher at Gander Academy with an active fantasy life. (Other roles include # BEVERLEY) Vocal range: Strong mezzo with an easy mixed or belted C-sharp.
*GARTH (age 30s-50s): The head of the local union, representing the striking bus drivers. (Other roles include # KEVIN T.) Vocal range: Strong contemporary tenor up to G.
# ALI (age 30s-50s): An Egyptian man traveling to America who experiences isolation and Islamophobia but who finds a connection to Beulah. Middle-Eastern accent. (Other roles include # KEVIN J.) Vocal range: Tenor or baritenor.

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