AUDITION NOTICE: Come From Away - Ipswich Musical Theatre Company

Title: Come From Away

Presented By: Ipswich Musical Theatre Company

Genre: Musical Theatre

Synopsis: Come From Away tells the true story of when seven thousand people from across America and around the world landed unexpectedly in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11th, 2001. As the world witnessed acts of terror, the people of Gander opened their hearts, offering food, shelter, and compassion, restoring faith in humanity.

Audition Details:

Audition Times: 

• Sunday 4th May 2025 10am - 6pm

• Monday 5th May 2025 6pm - 10pm

Audition Location and Address: The Old Courthouse, Cnr. Roderick & Ginn St, Ipswich

Call-backs (if required): Sunday 18th May 2025

Audition Requirements:

• To secure your audition, complete the online registration form by 30th April 2025.

• Prepare a song in the style of the show that best showcases your vocal ability.

• Be prepared to participate in a movement audition.

• Readings may be required for specific roles.

• INDIVIDUAL VOCAL/ACTING CALL 5 to 10-minute

  • Please prepare TWO CONTRASTING SONGS (approximately 60 second cuts) in the style of the show - Folk, Celtic, Contemporary-Rock, Pop, Broadway-Rock.

  • Songs are NOT to be from Come From Away.

  • Songs will be performed with Backing track. You can provide your backing track file by email prior to your audition, or provide on USB on your audition day.

  • Please provide a CV with headshot. The headshot is for identification purposes only and will not be returned.

  • PLEASE NOTE - NO ACCOMPANIST WILL BE PROVIDED - you may self accompany if you are a singer/musician.

  • Please familiarise yourself with Newfoundland (HIGH PRIORITY), General American and RP British Accents.

• CALLBACKS - Movement Call

  • All performers who secure a callback are required to participate in a group movement call led by our choreographer.

  • Please wear suitable clothing and shoes

• CALLBACKS - Group Vocal Workshop

  • Callbacks will continue with a vocal workshop testing ability to quickly learn parts, harmonise, blend and take vocal direction etc.

• CALLBACKS - Solo Vocal / Scene-Work

  • This session will conclude with scene-work and presentation of specific solo vocal material.

  • The creative team will be seeing role-specific material (provided following first round auditions) and workshopping with performers.

• Audition Registration: Register Here

• Audition Pack: Download Here

Scheduling

Rehearsal Dates: From 8th June 2025 with dress rehearsals from Monday 1st September

Rehearsal Times: 

• Mondays 7 - 10pm

• Thursdays 7 - 10pm

• Sundays 1 - 5pm

Rehearsal Venues: Please note that rehearsals will take place between The Old Courthouse (Ipswich) and Davidia Lind Dance Centre (Mansfield).

Performance Dates: 13th - 21st September 2025. Additional performances between 13 - 21 September may go on sale to meet demands.

Performance Location: Ipswich Civic Centre, 50 Nicholas Street, Ipswich QLD 4305

Creative Team:

• Director: Thomas Armstrong-Robley

• Musical Director: Matt Rofe

• Choreographer: Simon Lind

Production Website: Ipswich Musical Theatre Company

Other Information:

• This is an amateur production. No roles are paid.

• If you are offered a role, there is a $35 annual membership fee.

• Successful auditionees will be contacted by phone and email.

• Unsuccessful auditionees will be contacted by email.

Available Roles:

Diane (Female Identifying | Stage age 50s-60s | All Ethnicities)

• A traditional divorcee from Texas who discovers a wilder side of herself.

• Vocal Range: Warm, natural contemporary Soprano with strong mix up to D5.

• Secondary Roles: Crystal, Brenda

Hannah (Female Identifying | Stage age 40s-60s | All Ethnicities)

• The mother of a Manhattan firefighter, waiting for news of her son.

• Vocal Range: Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E5.

• Secondary Roles: Margie, Mickey

• BIPOC artists are strongly encouraged to apply

Janice (Female Identifying | Stage age 20s | All Ethnicities)

• A new TV reporter covering the events of 9/11.

• Vocal Range: Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E5.

• Secondary Roles: Britney, Flight Attendant

Beulah (Female Identifying | Stage age 40s-60s | All Ethnicities)

• Head of the Gander Legion, who comforts Hannah.

• Vocal Range: Mezzo with belt up to B4.

• Secondary Roles: Delores

Beverley (Female Identifying | Stage age 40s-50s | All Ethnicities)

• The first female American Airlines captain.

• Vocal Range: Strong mezzo with an easy mixed or belted C#.

• Secondary Roles: Annette, Reporter

Kevin T (Male Identifying | Stage age 30s-40s | All Ethnicities)

• Head of an environmental energy company, inspired by Gander’s kindness.

• Vocal Range: Strong contemporary Tenor up to G4.

• Secondary Roles: Garth, President Bush

Kevin J (Male Identifying | Stage age 30s-40s | Middle Eastern, Asian, Latino, or African American)

• Kevin T’s boyfriend and secretary, sarcastic and reluctant.

• Vocal Range: Tenor or Baritone.

• Secondary Roles: Ali, Dwight

• We encourage anyone who identifies as Muslim or can speak Arabic to audition for this role.

Oz (Male Identifying | Stage age 30s-50s | All Ethnicities)

• The quirky constable in the Gander police force.

• Vocal Range: Strong contemporary Tenor up to G4.

• Secondary Roles: Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, Head Cardiologist

• We encourage anyone who identifies as Jewish or can speak Hebrew to audition for this role.

Bonnie (Female Identifying | Stage age 30s-40s | All Ethnicities)

• Head of the Gander area SPCA, passionate about saving stranded animals.

• Vocal Range: Mezzo with belt up to B4.

• Secondary Roles: Martha

Bob (Male Identifying | Stage age 20’s – 40s | African American)

• A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he’s landed.

• Vocal Range: Baritone

• Secondary Roles: Muhumuza, Captain Bristol

Nick (Male Identifying | Stage age 50’s – 60s | All Ethnicities)

• An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane.

• Vocal Range: Warm, natural Baritone or Baritenor with an easy E4 and strong pop sensibility.

• Secondary Roles: Doug, Officer Stephenson, Male townsperson

Claude (Male Identifying | Stage age 40’s – 60s | All Ethnicities)

• The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople and his daily traditions.

• Vocal Range: Gruff, natural sounding Baritone with a strong High G4

• Secondary Roles: Derm, Brenda’s Brother, Eddie

Note: This is an ensemble-heavy production with actors playing multiple roles.

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