THEATRE JACKSONVILLE

THEATRE JACKSONVILLE

*OPEN Audition Notices*

As a community based theatre, we invite you to audition for the volunteer opportunities below. ​________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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​AUDITION NOTICE​

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COME FROM AWAY

Book, Music & Lyrics by

Irene Sankoff and David Hein

 

Directed by Ron Shreve

Vocal Director by Jen Mercer

Choreographer by Theresa Pazanowski

Performance dates: November 6-22, 2026

 

Date:  Saturday August 8, 2026

Time: 10:00 am

            Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207

 

Auditions will begin with a movement/dance audition and group number. Be prepared to carry up to 20lbs in movement. Wear or bring comfortable clothing to move in.

 

Followed by cold readings from the script, as well as vocal auditions. Please prepare 16-32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre number. Songs from the show are acceptable. An accompanist will be provided if you provide sheet music.  Recorded accompaniment is also permitted.

 

About the Show:

Come from Away is a musical based on the events in the Newfoundland town of Gander during the week following the September 11th attacks, when 38 planes carrying approximately 7,000 passengers were ordered to land unexpectedly at Gander International Airport. The

characters in the musical are based on actual Gander residents and stranded travelers they housed and fed.

 

This is an ensemble show with no intermission. Players will be playing multiple parts. Dancing, singing and set changes will be required by all performers.

MALE PRESENTING ROLES - CHARACTERS

 

Claude & Others (He/Him, 40 - 60’s) - Gruff, natural sounding Baritone with a strong high G.

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.

● Age: 40 to 60

● Vocal range top: G4

 

Oz & Others (He/Him, 30 - 50’s) Strong contemporary Tenor up to G.

The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps in unexpected ways.

● Also Plays: Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist.

● Age: 30 to 50

● Vocal range top: G4

 

Nick/Doug & Others (He/Him, 40 – 50’s) Vocal range top: E5 (Doug). Warm natural Baritone or Baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility (Nick).

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.

● Age: 50 to 60

● Vocal range top: E4

 

Kevin T/Garth & Others (He/Him, 30 - 40’s) Vocal range top: G4 (Garth). Strong contemporary Tenor up to G (Kevin T). 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 (Texan Accent)

● Age: 30 to 50

● Vocal range top: G4

 

*Kevin J/Ali & Others (He/Him, 30 - 40’s) Tenor or Baritone.

*Middle Eastern/North African (MENA)

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. (Egyptian Accent)

● Also Plays: Dwight.

● Age: 30 to 50

 

*Bob & Others (He/Him, 20 - 40’s) Baritone.

*Black. 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.

● Age: 20 to 40

 

FEMALE PRESENTING ROLES – CHARACTERS

 

Bonnie & Others (She/Her, 30 - 40’s) Mezzo with belt up to B.

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

● Age: 30 to 40

● Vocal range top: B4

 

Beulah & Others (She/Her, 40 - 60’s) Mezzo with belt up to B.

Teacher at the Gander Academy with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her.

● Also Plays: Delores. A New Yorker. (New York Accent) (sings Titanic theme song in karaoke)

● Age: 40 to 60

 

Janice & Others (She/Her, 20’s) Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E.

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.

● Age: 20 to 30

● Vocal range top: E5

 

Beverley/Annette & Others (She/Her, 40 - 50’s) Vocal range top: D4 (Annette). Strong mezzo with

an easy mixed or belted C# (Beverly).

Beverley: 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.

● Age: 50 to 60

● Vocal range top: C#5

 

*Hannah & Others (She/Her, 40 - 60’s) Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E.

*Black. The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah.

● Also Plays: Margie and Mickey.

● Age: 40 to 60

● Vocal range top: E5

 

Diane & Others (She/Her, 50 - 60’s) Warm natural contemporary Soprano with strong mix up to D.

A traditional divorcee from Texas (Texan Accent), 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.

● Age: 50 to 60

● Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: A3

 

*Persons of color specific to the description required.

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​In reference to our audition notices:

Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns, and you will see that in the descriptions we provide. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible, and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. It is the policy of Theatre Jacksonville that all auditions are open to the public. All interested people, newcomers and stage veterans alike, are welcome. We are also in need of volunteers to assist in other areas of production, including set construction, set artwork, lighting, and backstage technical activities and invite all members of the public to participate in these activities as well.