Title: Come From Away
Presented By: Savoyards Musical Comedy Society Inc.
Genre: Musical Theatre
Synopsis: Come from Away is based on the true story of when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, hosted the world in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. What started as an ordinary day transformed into an international sleepover when 38 planes, carrying thousands of passengers, were diverted to Gander. The locals opened their hearts with music, hospitality, and compassion, fostering a global sense of family in a time of uncertainty and fear.
Audition Dates:
Friday 14th March 2025: 7 pm – 10 pm
Saturday 15th March 2025: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 16th March 2025: 9 am – 5 pm
Monday 17th March 2025: 7 pm – 10 pm
Friday 21st March 2025: 7 pm – 10 pm
Saturday 22nd March 2025: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 23rd March 2025: 9 am – 5 pm
Monday 24th March 2025: 7 pm – 10 pm
Audition Location and Address: Savoyards Hall, Ferguson Street, Manly
Call Backs: Wednesday, 26th March 2025, 7 pm – 10 pm at Wynnum State High School, Peel Street, Manly
Audition Requirements:
Song: Prepare two 60-second song excerpts demonstrating belt and upper mix voice in a contemporary, naturalistic style. Avoid operatic, folk, or rock songs and songs from the show.
Monologues: Prepare two contrasting 45-60 second contemporary monologues in different accents.
Accompaniment: Accompanist available on Saturday 22nd March (9 am – 12:30 pm). Bring sheet music if using the accompanist or backing tracks on an aux cable-ready device.
Other Requirements:
Colour headshot (minimum size 10cm x 15cm)
Completed audition form with all scheduling clashes
There is no movement component during this audition
Audition Registration: Using the audition pack template, email auditions@savoyards.com.au with your name, mobile number, desired track(s), and whether you require an accompanist.
Audition Pack: Click here for the audition pack
Performance Dates:
Friday, 20th June 2025 @7:30 pm (Final Dress Rehearsal)
Saturday, 21st June 2025 @7:30 pm
Sunday, 22nd June 2025 @1:30 pm
Saturday, 28th June 2025 @1:30 pm
Saturday, 28th June 2025 @7:30 pm
Sunday, 29th June 2025 @1:30 pm
Saturday, 5th July 2025 @1:30 pm
Saturday, 5th July 2025 @7:30 pm
Performance Location: Iona Performing Arts Centre, 85 North Road, Wynnum West QLD
Rehearsal Dates: Starting Sunday, 30th March 2025
Rehearsal Times:
Sundays 12 pm - 5 pm
Mondays 7 pm - 10 pm
Wednesdays 7 pm - 10 pm
Rehearsal Locations:
Wynnum State High School, 25 Peel Street, Wynnum QLD
Savoyards Hall, 11 Ferguson Street, Manly QLD
Important Dates:
Launch Event: Sunday, 27th April 2025 (All cast required)
Sitzprobe: Sunday, 1st June 2025
Bump-in: Friday, 6th June & Saturday, 7th June 2025
Bump-out: Sunday, 6th July 2025
Required Age: 18+
Creative Team:
Director: Andrew Cockroft-Penman
Musical Director: Steven Days
Choreographer/Assistant Director: Kaitlin Hague
Other Information:
Savoyards celebrates diversity and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to audition. Inclusive casting and representation are central to this production.
Successful auditionees will receive a phone call, while others will be contacted via email.
A social media blackout is required for successful cast members until advised by the marketing team.
Production Website: Savoyards Musical Comedy Society
Character Breakdowns:
Diane (Track 1) A reserved, Texan divorcee is deeply worried about her son, who she fears may have been flying at the time of the attacks. Upon learning he is safe, she experiences a new outlook on life and unexpectedly finds romance with Nick.
Secondary Roles: Crystal, Brenda
Stage Age: 50s-60s
Vocal Type: Warm, natural contemporary soprano with a strong mix up to D5
Hannah (Track 2) The mother of a Manhattan firefighter who waits in agony for news about her son amidst the chaos of 9/11.
Secondary Roles: Margie, Mickey, Party Girl
Stage Age: 40s-60s
Vocal Type: Contemporary soprano with a strong pop belt and mix up to E5
Janice (Track 3) An eager and enthusiastic young local TV reporter who is thrown into her first major story on the day of the attacks.
Secondary Roles: Flight Attendant, Britney, Party Girl
Stage Age: 20s
Vocal Type: Mezzo with a strong pop belt and mix up to E5
Beulah (Track 4) The kind-hearted head of the Gander Legion who is a maternal figure with a strong moral compass.
Secondary Roles: Delores, Customs Officer
Stage Age: 40s-60s
Vocal Type: Alto with belt up to B4
Bonnie (Track 5) A determined and no-nonsense mother of three who is the head of the Gander SPCA. Fiercely protective and resourceful, she stops at nothing to rescue the animals stranded on the planes.
Secondary Roles: Martha
Stage Age: 30s-40s
Vocal Type: Mezzo with belt up to B4
Beverley (Track 6) The first female captain for American Airlines who is a trailblazer with an unshakable passion for flying.
Secondary Roles: Annette
Stage Age: 40s-50s
Vocal Type: Contemporary soprano with an easy mixed or belted C#5
Oz (Track 7) A quirky and endearing constable in Gander's two-person police force who rises to the challenge when the town's population suddenly doubles.
Secondary Roles: Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, Head Cardiologist
Stage Age: 30s-50s
Vocal Type: Strong contemporary tenor up to G4
Kevin T (Track 8) A driven environmental energy company executive from Los Angeles, Kevin T is on holiday with his boyfriend Kevin J when they are stranded in Gander.
Secondary Roles: Garth, President Bush
Stage Age: 30s-40s
Vocal Type: Strong contemporary tenor up to G4
Kevin J (Track 9) Kevin T's boyfriend and secretary, Kevin J is initially sarcastic and bitter about being stranded in Gander. His character arc reveals a deeper sense of vulnerability and reluctant admiration for the town's generosity.
Secondary Roles: Ali, Dwight
Stage Age: 30s-40s
Vocal Type: Tenor or baritenor
Bob (Track 10) A hardened New Yorker who arrives in Gander suspicious and fearful, expecting chaos and crime. Instead, he experiences genuine kindness, leading him to shed his jaded outlook and embrace the unexpected beauty of community.
Secondary Roles: Muhumuza, Captain Bristol
Stage Age: 20s-40s
Vocal Type: Strong contemporary baritone
Claude (Track 11) The charismatic and beloved Mayor of Gander who is the heart and soul of the town's response efforts.
Secondary Roles: Derm, Brenda’s Brother, Eddie
Stage Age: 40s-60s
Vocal Type: Gruff, natural-sounding baritenor with a strong G4
Nick (Track 12) A focused and reserved English oil engineer who's world is upended when he meets Diane. Their unexpected romance blossoms amidst the chaos, offering a touching testament to love's ability to thrive in unlikely circumstances.
Secondary Roles: Doug, Male Townsperson
Stage Age: 50s-60s
Vocal Type: Warm, natural baritone or baritenor with an easy E4 and strong pop sensibility
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