Video audition submissions
accepted until April 17th
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.
The director is seeking actors ages 18 and up, of all ethnicities and gender identities.
COME FROM AWAY tells the true story of when seven thousand people from across America and around the world landed on the doorstep of Gander, Newfoundland… and the people of Gander “put the kettle on.” When 38 planes were diverted to a small, Canadian community on September 11th, 2001, the town’s population doubled in an instant. While the world witnessed the worst acts of humankind, the stranded passengers had their faith in humanity restored by the spirited people who comforted those who had come from away. COME FROM AWAY is a musical, with book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
COME FROM AWAY
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
PRODUCER: Maui OnStage
808-242-6969
[email protected]
DIRECTOR: Kalani Whitford
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Vania Jerome
STAGE MANAGER: Madeline Hamada
COSTUME DIRECTOR: Jennifer Oberg
SET DESIGNER: Dan Hayes
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Jake Carter
SOUND DESIGNER: Dawn Harper
PROPS MASTER: Nicole Belknap
AUDITIONS:
Last day to submit video auditions – Thurs, April 17th
VIDEO SUBMISSION: If you are not available to attend auditions in person, we will be accepting video auditions. Please submit two contrasting monologues, each up to 90 seconds in length and up to 24 bars of an up-tempo rock song. Also a picture and resume, if you have one.
*Here is a great website with audition songs chosen for each character – The Best Audition Songs for Come from Away (By Character) – Musical Theatre Resources
Submit to [email protected] The deadline to submit videos is Thursday, April 17th
VIEWING AUDITIONS:
Director: Kalani Whitford
Music Director: Vania Jerome
Stage Manager: Madeline Hamada
Callbacks (By invitation only) Saturday April 19th, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
*New Callback Location: Maui OnStage Education and Youth Program Studio at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center (across from Ben Franklin and Lens Crafters)
Maui OnStage has adopted the Chicago Theatre Standards, which seeks to foster an environment of communication, safety, respect, accountability, and the health, safety, and well being of institutions and its participants.
REHEARSAL:
Table Read: Mon. April 21st, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Design Presentation/First Rehearsal: Tues. April 22nd, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Rehearsals: Mon. – Fri. 6:00pm – 9:00pm & Sat. afternoons (*We will be rehearsing 4 – 5 times a week, depending on actor availability.)
Tech weeks: Mon. June 23 – Thurs. July 3rd 6:00pm – 11:00pm (*Required for all actors)
REHEARSAL LOCATIONS:
Maui OnStage at the Historic Iao Theater, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku, HI
Maui OnStage Education and Youth Center. Located at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center, across from Ben Franklin.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Fri, July 4th – Sun, July 27th
Fridays 7:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays 3:00pm
PERFORMANCE LOCATION:
Maui OnStage at the Historic Iao Theater, 68 N Market St., Wailuku, HI
UNDERSTUDY POLICY:
In our commitment to producing a high-quality and resilient production of Come From Away, we WILL be casting understudies as a part of our team. Understudies not only help maintain the artistic integrity of our show during unforeseen events such as illness or injury, but they also play a vital role in ensuring smooth, uninterrupted performances. This proactive strategy supports our community values and strengthens our operational excellence.
Understudying roles is not easy. So to honor the hard work and dedication of our understudies, they will receive up to 2 guaranteed performance opportunities. Specific details about rehearsal and performance logistics will be shared with those cast in these roles, ensuring everyone is well-prepared and fully supported.
This policy supports both our community values and the operational needs of a live show. We encourage everyone interested in supporting the production to audition and be part of this unique and powerful real-life story. Thank you for your continued dedication and support. We look forward to the creative energy and resilience that each of you brings to our productions.
CONFLICTS:
Please check and make sure you are available for all rehearsals and performances. You will be required to submit any conflicts prior to auditioning. Conflicts will be taken into account when casting.
ONCE THE SHOW IS CAST, NO MORE CONFLICTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The final schedule will be determined based on people’s availability. Please note that during tech week, rehearsal hours are longer.
REGARDING ACCENTS AND ETHNICITY
Accent/dialect work is important in this show, and we want to see your best attempt at the correct accent for each character. Perfection isn’t needed, we just want to see how well you can attempt it. You may be asked to perform the scene with and without the accents, so we can judge acting ability. Your ability to do the accent is more important than whether or not you look like a stereotypical British/American/Newfoundland, etc. Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to attend.
REGARDING AGES
Some age flexibility is possible.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
CLAUDE (Gander Local, 40’s – 60’s)
(Also plays Derm, Brenda’s Brother, Eddie)
Male Identifying Character
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.
Gruff, natural sounding Baritone with a strong high G.
(Must be able to do a Newfoundland accent.)
BONNIE (Gander Local, 30’s – 40’s)
(Also plays Martha)
Female Identifying Character
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 – but in frustration, she often lashes out at those around her.
Mezzo with belt up to B.
(Must be able to do a Newfoundland accent.)
BEULAH (Gander Local, 40’s – 60’s)
(Also plays Delores, Customs Officer)
Female Identifying Character
The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her.
Mezzo with belt up to B.
(Must be able to do a Newfoundland accent.)
OZ (Gander Local, 30’s – 50’s)
(Also plays Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, Head Cardiologist)
Male Identifying Character
The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways.
Strong contemporary Tenor up to G.
(Must be able to do a Newfoundland accent.)
JANICE (Gander Local, 20’s)
(Also plays Flight Attendant, Britney, Party Girl)
Female Identifying Character
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.
Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and a mix up to E.
(Must be able to do a Newfoundland accent.)
BEVERLEY (Come From Aways, 40’s – 50’s)
(Also plays Annette)
Female Identifying Character
The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverley Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes.
Strong mezzo with an easy mixed or belted C#.
DIANE (Come From Aways, 50’s – 60’s)
(Also plays Crystal, Brenda)
Female Identifying Character
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.
Warm, natural contemporary Soprano with strong mix up to D.
(Must be able to do a Texas accent.)
NICK (Come From Aways, 50’s)
(Also plays Doug, Male townsperson)
Male Identifying Character
An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane.
Warm, natural Baritone or Baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility.
(Must be able to do a British accent.)
KEVIN T (Come From Aways, 30’s – 50’s)
(Also plays Garth, President Bush)
Male Identifying Character
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.
Strong contemporary Tenor up to G.
KEVIN J (Come From Aways, 30’s – 50’s)
(Also plays Ali, Dwight)
Male Identifying Character
Kevin’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible.
Tenor or Baritenor.
BOB (Come From Aways, 20’s – 40’s)
(Also plays Muhumuza, Captain Bristol)
Male Identifying Character
A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he’s landed, fearing that it’s World War 3, that someone going to shoot him and steal his wallet – but instead, he ends up losing his New York jadedness.
Baritone.
(Must be able to do a New York accent.)
HANNAH (Come From Aways, 40’s – 60’s)
(Also plays Margie, Mickey, Party Girl)
Female Identifying Character
The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah.
Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:
Kalani Whitford (Director/Choreographer) is a graduate of the Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts and holds a BA in Theater and a BA in Humanities from Thomas Edison University. Kalani recently wrote and directed Sea Men! The Musical for Plays of Wilton at The Foundry Theater in Wilton Manors Florida. At Maui OnStage Kalani has directed and choreographed The Rocky Horror Show (Twice), CLUE, Xanadu, Mamma Mia, Cabaret, 9 to 5, Shout! The Mod Musical and Evil Dead the Musical at ProArts Playhouse. Some previous choreography work at MOS includes: Elf, Spamalot, Boeing Boeing, La Cage aux Folles, Oklahoma and Pride and Prejudice at ProArts Playhouse. Selected acting work: Tartuffe (Tartuffe), Boeing Boeing (Robert Lambert), Noises Off (Tim Allgood), Wait Until Dark (Harry Roat), The Producers (Carmen Ghia), Sylvia (Tom/Phyllis/Leslie), The Wizard of Oz (The Wicked Witch of the West),The Wedding Singer (George), Macbeth (Seyton), Othello (Bianca), Twelfth Night (Malvolio) and Romeo & Juliet (Tybalt). Film work includes Ghosts of the Abyss, Stick ‘em Up and James Cameron’s Titanic. Kalani is a member of the Actors’ Equity Association.
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