Come From Away Auditions
Hello and Welcome from Marriott Theatre!
Please read all audition information before submitting! Video submissions will be due January 30th at 11:59pm CT. Please submit your audition material via our AIRTABLE FORM. Videos must be received as an UNLISTED Youtube link or Vimeo link.
Callbacks: In person callbacks will be held in Lincolnshire, IL during the days of February 23rd - February 25th. Please indicate on the audition form if you are not available during those days.
All cast members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to appear at an in-person callback and be cast in the show. “Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine.
Production Schedule
First Rehearsal: August 6th, 2026
First Preview: August 26th, 2026
Press Opening: September 2nd, 2026
Closing: October 18th, 2026
Come From Away Creative Team / Who Will View Submissions
Jessica Fisch (She/Her) - Director
Katie Spelman (She/Her) - Choreographer
Peter Blair (He/Him) - Executive Producer
Peter Sullivan (He/Him) - Artistic Director
Katie Johannigman (She/Her) - Associate Artistic Director
Kavin Moore, CSA (He/They) - Artistic Coordinator
Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming casting process. The team strives to lead with respect, kindness, and generosity. In regard to the character descriptions – they outline the characters as described in the script and in consultation with the creative team. They do not aim to be all-encompassing representations of who might fill these roles. We aim for an expansive and deliberate casting process. We acknowledge that the characters in the script are traditionally presented as either male or female (using he/him or she/her pronouns). We warmly welcome submissions from individuals who identify as gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, or non-binary for the roles that resonate most with their identity.
Video submissions are viewed through the platform AIRTABLE. Please note that viewing submissions through Airtable does not always register as a "view" on services like YouTube and Vimeo. However, all submissions are viewed by the artistic team.
Audition Material & Character Descriptions
Preparation: Prepare the material for the role you are most interested in. If you are interested in more than one role, please make those selections on the audition form. You will only need to prepare material for one role. Submissions must be received through the AIRTABLE FORM.
ALL AUDITION MATERIAL CAN BE FOUND HERE
BEVERLEY & OTHERS (Female/Femme, late 30s-50s, Any Ethnicity) An American Airlines pilot, Beverley 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. Others: ANNETTE, a local teacher at the Gander Academy who assists Beulah and often lapses into fantasies about the newcomers.
BEULAH & OTHERS (Female/Femme, late 30’s – 60s, Any Ethnicity). Head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, she befriends Hannah, walking to church and praying with her, while overcoming her suspicions of Ali. Quick-witted and open hearted, Beulah loves to share a joke/ Others: Delores.
BONNIE & OTHERS (Female/Femme, 30s–40s, Any Ethnicity) 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 sometimes lashes out at her husband, Doug. Others: Martha.
DIANE & OTHERS (Female/Femme, 50s-60s, Any Ethnicity) Diane is a 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. Others: Crystal, Brenda.
HANNAH & OTHERS (Female/Femme, 30s–50s, Black) The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah.
Others: Magie, Mickey
JANICE & OTHERS (Female/Femme, 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity). 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. Others: Britney, Flight Attendant
BOB & OTHERS (Male/Masc, late 30s-40s, Black) A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he’s landed, fearing that someone will take advantage of him – but instead he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Others: Muhumuza, Captain Bristol.
CLAUDE & OTHERS (Male/Masc, 40s–50s, Any Ethnicity). The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople, and his daily traditions, but he’s never before had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude. Others: DERM, mayor of the nearby town of Appleton. Brenda’s Bother. Eddie
KEVIN J & OTHERS (Male/Masc, 30s-50s, MENASA) Kevin T’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave and get back to the U.S. as soon as possible. Others: ALI, a Muslim from Egypt, is profiled and body searched by the police at the airport. Dwight
KEVIN T & OTHERS (Male/Masc, 30s-50s, Any Ethnicity)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 searches for greater meaning and ways to give back. Others: GARTH, head of the local union representing the bus drivers. President Bush.
NICK & OTHERS (Male/Masc, 50s–60s, Any Ethnicity) An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for another passenger, Diane. Others: DOUG, an air traffic controller and husband to Bonnie. Officer Stephenson. Male Townsperson.
OZ & OTHERS (Male/Masc, 30s–50s, Any Ethnicity) The quirky constable in the two–person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Others: JOEY, a rambunctious passenger on one of the planes who enjoys a good drink. Customs Officer. Mr. Michaels. Terry. Matty, Rabbi. Head Cardiologist.
*All roles will be understudied
A Note On Accents
Please prepare the accent that is assigned to the track you are auditioning for. The specific accent can be found within the character’s audition side. Additional information and helpful tips on accents can be found HERE.
Please reach out to Kavin Moore at Kavin.Moore@MarriottTheatre.com or 847-465-1326 ex. 1 if you have any questions or access needs.
