Cattle call auditions for the Erie Playhouse productions of Come From Away will be held on June 14 and 15 at 6:30 pm at the Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall at 1158 East 12th Street.
Actors are asked to arrive and to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. All roles are available. The Erie Playhouse practices Color Conscious casting. All ethnicities and newcomers are especially welcomed. Crew and other volunteers are also needed for this event. All roles, unless otherwise announced, are open. The Erie Playhouse encourages anyone who is interested to audition and is always eager to welcome new faces and fresh talent to its stage. No previous stage experience is required. All roles are non-equity (non union) and are unpaid. Perusal scripts are available in the box office for 24 hrs. with a refundable $10 deposit. Questions? Please contact richardd@erieplayhouse.org.
COME FROM AWAY
Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Directed and Choreographed by Richard Davis
Musical Direction by Devon Yates
Show dates: September 11, 12, 18-20 and 24-27 (Possible hold over Oct. 2-4)
Age Range: See character descriptions
All roles are open
- Audition Requirements: Please prepare to sing a brief (32 measures) musical theatre song or similar style of your choosing. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key or a karaoke track.. An accompanist will be provided. Also prepare a brief monologue no longer than 1 ½ minutes. As Come From Away utilizes multiple accents we would like you to display your accent ability within your monologue. There will not be a dance audition
Synopsis – 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.
Roles in Come From Away
Please Note – That all the characters will require accents and some multiple accents.
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 plays 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 plays 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 plays 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 plays 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 plays Britney and Flight Attendant.
Gender: female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: E5
BEVERLY/ANNETTE & OTHERS:
Beverly: 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 plays 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 plays 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 plays 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 plays 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 plays 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 plays 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 plays Muhumuza and Captain Bristol.
Gender: male Age: 20 to 40
