Come From Away is the Tony Award-winning musical based on the true story when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. When 38 planes carrying thousands of people (and more than a few animals) were diverted to Gander on September 11, 2001, the people of Gander welcomed the stranded travelers with open hearts, an open bar, and an open minded sense of hospitality without prejudice. 12 actors, dozens of roles, six chairs… one uplifting story of global community. 

This production, directed by Enrico Banson, will incorporate actors/musicians as the band. Actors who play instruments at any level are particularly encouraged to submit, though the ability to play an instrument is not a prerequisite. We are especially interested in seeing actors who play guitar (acoustic or electric), fiddle/violin, mandolin, bodhrán, Irish tin whistle, Irish wood flute, accordion, and adjacent instruments (banjo, piano, percussion, etc.). The final instrumentation of the show will be determined by the cast.

MFB Casting is looking for actors/musicians to fill the following roles: 

Beverly and Others

Late 30s - 50s, female/femme presenting, any ethnicity. 

An American Airlines pilot.

Strong mezzo with easy belt up to C#.

Others: Annette, Reporter.

Beulah and Others

Late 30s - 60s, female/femme presenting, any ethnicity. 

Head of the Gander League.

Mezzo with belt up to B.

Others: Delores.

Bob and Others

Late 20s - 40s, male/masc presenting, Black. 

A hardened New Yorker.

Baritone.

Others: Muhumuza, Captain Bristol.

Bonnie and Others

30s - 40s, female/femme presenting, any ethnicity. 

Head of the Gander SPCA.

Mezzo with belt up to B.

Others: Martha.

Claude and Others

40s - 60s, male/masc presenting, any ethnicity. 

The Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland.

Gruff, natural sounding baritone with a strong high G.

Others: Derm, Brenda’s Brother, Eddie.

Diane and Others

50s-60s, female/femme presenting, any ethnicity. 

A divorcée from Texas.

Warm, natural contemporary soprano with strong mix up to D.

Others: Crystal, Brenda.

Hannah and Others

40s-60s, female/femme presenting, Black. 

The mother of a Manhattan firefighter.

Contemporary soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E.

Others: Margie, Mickey.

Janice and Others

20s - 30s, female/femme presenting, any ethnicity. 

An eager new television reporter.

Contemporary soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E.

Others: Britney, Flight Attendant.

Kevin J. and Others

30s - 50s, male/masc presenting, MENASA. 

Kevin T.’s boyfriend and secretary.

Tenor or baritenor.

Others: Dwight, Ali.

Kevin T. and Others

30s - 50s, male/masc presenting, any ethnicity. 

Head of an environmental energy company.

Strong contemporary tenor up to G.

Others: Garth, President Bush.

Nick and Others

50s - 60s, male/masc presenting, any ethnicity. 

An English oil engineer.

Warm, natural baritone or baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility.

Others: Doug, Officer Stephenson, Male Townsperson.

Oz and Others

30s - 50s, male/masc presenting, any ethnicity. 

The constable of the two person Gander police force.

Strong contemporary tenor up to G.

Others: Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, Head Cardiologist.

To audition in person: Sign up for a five minute slot at the link here. Please prepare 24-32 bars of a musical theatre song of your choice that best showcases your voice and acting ability. Bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist. Prerecorded accompaniment is not permitted, though you are welcome to accompany yourself on an instrument if you prefer. 

Optional: If you play an instrument, bring it and play a short sample for us (no more than a minute). A piano will be available in the audition room.

To submit a video audition: Send your headshot, an updated resume, and a self tape video of you performing 24-32 bars of a musical theatre song of your choice via email to maria@mfbcasting.com. Pre-recorded accompaniment is acceptable for video submissions; we prefer simple piano accompaniment or clean, straightforward arrangements that keep the focus on your voice and acting ability. Please slate before your performance, indicating your name (as you’d like to be credited), your chosen song and its derivative musical, and the role(s) for which you’d like to be considered.