Auditions announced for “Come From Away”
Deana Duncan, Executive Artistic Director of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, announces auditions for Come From Away.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Performing October 8-24, 2027
Director: Lani Brockman
Musical Director: Sue Riney
Choreography: Marta Mulholland
Stage Manager: Tom Harris
Initial auditions will be held
Sunday, July 12: 2pm-6pm
Monday, July 13: 6pm-9pm
Tuesday, July 14: CALLBACKS 6pm-10pm
Audition sign-ups Open NOW.
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) is a Gregory Award winning theater organization. Please note that we will work with any possible out of town performers to help arrange housing & travel if cast.
Please schedule an audition slot here.
WICA Casting Commitment
We are seeking and highly encouraging all actors to submit, regardless of race/ethnicity/caste, disability, body type, age, orientation, or gender/gender identity.
We can’t change the script or the music but are open to considering actors of any gender identity for roles of specific gender identities. The actor would need to demonstrate the capability to portray the specified character as well as sing the required range. If you wish to be considered for specific roles, please note them on your audition form.
All cast members will receive a performance per diem.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Please prepare a contemporary monologue of 1-2 minutes in length and 32 bars of a song in the style of the show, preferably a show from the musical, with sheet music in the correct key. You can also choose to sing along to a "karaoke" version of the song. No singing along to recordings with the singer's voice present in the recording or a Capella, please.
An amplification system/speaker will be provided if you choose to sing along to a recording. The speaker will have a 1/8" cable for connecting to a playback device. An accompanist will be provided or you can provide your own. If using the provided accompanist, please provide them with their own copy of sheet music.
Bring a headshot, hard copy of resume, conflict calendar through October 24. There will be a movement call at callback auditions.
Auditions are held at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts: 565 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA 98260.
Callbacks: Tuesday, July 14, from 6pm-10pm
Rehearsals will begin in mid-August and will be held Sunday thru Thursday evenings, a maximum of 4 days per Sunday-Thursday period. The rehearsal calendar is compact and fast-paced. Therefore, conflict calendars will be a primary consideration for casting. Only minor conflict schedules will be considered, if any. No conflicts during tech week accepted.
SUMMARY
Come From Away tells the true story of a small Newfoundland town that welcomed 38 planes and thousands of stranded travelers in the hours after 9/11. With its Tony-winning creative team, propulsive folk-inspired score, and deeply human storytelling, this extraordinary show celebrates compassion, generosity, and our shared humanity.
All roles are open:
Claude & others (Derm and Brenda’s Brother, Eddie)
Male Character
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: G4
Bonnie & others (Martha)
Female Character
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: B4
Beulah & others (Delores)
Female Character
Age: 40 to 60
Oz & others (Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist)
Male Character
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: G4
Janice & others (Britney and Flight Attendant)
Female Character
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: E5
Beverley & others (Annette and Reporter)
Female Character
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C#5
Diane & others (Crystal and Brenda)
Female Character
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Nick & others (Doug, Officer Stephenson, and Male Townsperson)
Male Character
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: E4
Kevin T & others (Garth and President Bush)
Male Character
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: G4
Kevin J & others (Dwight and Ali)
Male Character
Age: 30 to 50
Bob & others (Muhumuza and Captain Bristol)
Male Character
Age: 20 to 40
Hannah & others (Margie and Mickey)
Female Character
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: E5
KEY DATES and INFO
Rehearsals begin Sunday, August 16
Most rehearsals will include the entire or most of the ensemble
Tech Weekend Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4 (mandatory rehearsal days)
Open October 8th, 12 total performances including the three Pay What You Wish Thursdays
Close & Strike October 24th
Possible addition of midweek performances on Wednesdays throughout the established run weeks
Questions? TomHarrisDO@outlook.com (Stage Manager) or deana.duncan@wicaonline.org (Artistic Director/Producer)