Local AEA & Non-Union Auditions | Come From Away
PTC Announces Local AEA and Non-Union Auditions for Come From Away
Come From Away
Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
March 30 – April 24, 2026 (Rehearsals)
April 24 – May 9, 2026 (Performances)
Directed and Choreographed by Karen Azenberg
Musical Direction by Phil Reno
When the world stood still on 9/11, an unexpected resilience unfolded in a remote Canadian town. Come From Away, a powerful and uplifting musical based on true events, tells the story of 38 diverted flights carrying nearly 7,000 passengers who found themselves stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. Undaunted by logistics and language barriers, the people of Gander welcomed the stranded travelers into their community with open arms, recognizing that we’re all part of a global family.
Rehearsals run:
Monday – Saturday: Up to eight hours daily (with a break) between the hours of 10:00AM and 8:00PM
Additional hours will be added for Technical Rehearsals beginning April 17.
This audition is for local Actors. Out of town actors may submit to Bob Cline for New York auditions held at the beginning of January 2026.
Audition Information
- Actors must audition in-person, Friday, December 12, 2025.
- 1:00-2:00 PM (AEA Members ONLY)
- 2:00-5:00 PM (Non-Union & AEA Members)
Call backs are by invitation only and will be held in-person, Saturday, December 13. Time TBA
Audition Location
Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
300 South 1400 East, Room 245
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
To audition, please prepare 32 bars from a contemporary musical theatre story song that shows vocal range and personality. An accompanist will be provided. Bring your own music as well as a headshot & resume. If you are invited to the callbacks, you will be asked to sing and/or read from the show. Sides will be provided at that time.
Audition Sign-Up
Sign-up opens Wednesday, December 3 at 9:00 AM MST.
AEA MEMBERS ONLY – Sign-up here for an audition appointment:
NON-UNION ACTORS – Sign-up here for an audition appointment:
Cast Breakdown for Come From Away
All roles listed in character breakdown below are available. Pioneer Theatre Company is seeking all races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, actors with disabilities, and actors of all ages for roles in this production. In reference to the character descriptions below- most characters we encounter currently are written with man/woman, he/him, or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following descriptions. 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.
DIANE & OTHERS: (Female identifying, 50s – 60s) Diane is 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 he is safe, she’s given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder more carefree side of herself. Contemporary soprano or mezzo with strong mix up to a D.
HANNAH & OTHERS: (Female identifying, 30s–50s) Mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, HANNAH waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Contemporary soprano with strong high mix up to E.
JANICE & OTHERS: (Female identifying, 20s) Eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naive about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her. Contemporary soprano with strong belt and mix up to E.
BEULAH & OTHERS: (Female identifying, 40s–60s) Head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, she befriends Hannah and walks to church and prays with her. Quick-witted and open hearted, Beulah loves to share a joke. Mezzo w\ strong belt up to B.
BONNIE & OTHERS: (Female identifying, 30s–50s) 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. Mezzo w\ strong belt up to B.
BEVERLY & OTHERS: (Female identifying, 40s–50s) An American Airlines pilot, Beverly has always loved flying, but her world is changed when she hears about coworkers who were killed in the attacks, and when she is confronted by passengers who refuse to fly again. Soprano belter with strong high mix up to C#.
OZ & OTHERS: (Male identifying, 30s–50s) The quirky constable in the two–person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. High Tenor up to G.
KEVIN T. & OTHERS: (Male identifying, 30s–40s) 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.’ High Tenor up to G.
KEVIN J. & OTHERS: (Male identifying, 30s–40s) Kevin’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave and get back to the U.S. as soon as possible. Tenor or Baritone.
BOB & OTHERS: (Male identifying, 20s–40s) 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. Baritone.
CLAUDE & OTHERS: (Male identifying, 40s–60s) 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. Baritenor/Tenor up to G.
NICK & OTHERS: (Male identifying, 50s–60s) An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for another passenger, Diane. Baritone or Baritenor up to E