# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Come From Away Auditions
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: In conjunction with Music Theatre International, Sandy River Players is producing “Come From Away", a heartwarming and poignant musical that tells the story of how a small town in Newfoundland came together to support the passengers of 38 planes that were diverted immediately following 9/11.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, January 15 @ 7:00pm, Emery Arts Center
Saturday, January 16 @ 7:00pm, Emery Arts Center
Sunday, January 17 @ 2:00pm, Emery Arts Center
Friday, January 22 @ 7:00pm, Emery Arts Center
Saturday, January 23 @ 7:00pm, Emery Arts Center
Sunday, January 24 @ 2:00pm, Emery Arts Center

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Auditions will be held at Cascade Brook School (162 Learning Lane, Farmington, ME 04938) on Wednesday, October 14th and Thursday, October 15th from 6-9pm. Those who audition will be required to perform one of two preselected excerpts from “Welcome To The Rock” in their best Newfoundland accent and may also choose to perform a verse and a chorus of a Broadway show tune a cappella, to further showcase their voice, acting capabilities, or other accent(s). Additionally, auditioning actors must come prepared with a memorized monologue of their own choosing. This monologue can be from “Come From Away” or any other play or musical, but should showcase two things: 1. The actor’s storytelling capabilities and 2. The actor’s comfortability with a range of accents.

AUDITION MATERIALS: 
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/13hhb0q6xNQaaZ0ObxPGNCBCBJ0XhBuyV

AUDITION FORM:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfiZV4ZLYE3dQVi3dkpFBNlKGG_ArEz2obssS996Qu7LW7Sw/viewform

 **Please fill out this form prior to your audition.**

REMEMBER: This show is narrated entirely by every actor involved! The more engaging you can make your prepared audition song(s) and sides, the better! Be prepared to show us the full extent of your vocal range, as well as any and all of the following accents: Newfoundland, NYC, Texas, British (London), Ugandan/East African (if appropriate), and Egyptian/Middle Eastern (if appropriate).

The standard casting for “Come From Away” is an ensemble cast of 12, with 6 feminine roles and 6 masculine roles. Expanded casting allows for an ensemble of 20, with 13 feminine roles and 7 masculine roles. That breakdown can be found in the Google Drive folder. The use of the standard casting or expanded casting will depend on overall audition turnout. A list of the standard casting of roles is detailed below.


DIANE (50s-60s): Soprano. 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 that he's safe, she's given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder more carefree side of herself. Doubles as Crystal & Brenda.

HANNAH (40s-60s): Soprano. The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Doubles as Margie & Mickey.

JANICE (20s): Soprano. 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. Doubles as Britney & Flight Attendant.

BEULAH (40s-60s): Mezzo. The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. Doubles as Delores.

BONNIE (30s-40s): Mezzo. A no-nonsense mother of three, 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 often lashes out at those around her. Doubles as Martha.

BEVERLEY (40s-50s): Mezzo. The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. Doubles as Annette (a schoolteacher at Gander Academy with an active fantasy life) & Reporter.

OZ (30s-50s): Tenor. The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Doubles as Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, & Head Cardiologist.

KEVIN T (30s-40s): Tenor. 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. Doubles as Garth (the head of the local union, representing the Bus Drivers) & President Bush.

KEVIN J (30s-40s): Tenor or Baritenor. Kevin's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible. Doubles as Ali (An Egyptian man traveling to America who experiences isolation and Islamophobia but who finds a connection to Beulah) & Dwight.

BOB (20s-40s): Baritone. 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. Doubles as Muhumuza & Captain Bristol.

CLAUDE (40s-60s): Baritone. 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 before. Doubles as Derm, Brenda’s Brother, & Eddie.

NICK (50s-60s): Baritone or Baritenor. An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane. Doubles as Doug (an Air Traffic Controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals), Officer Stephenson, & Male Townsperson.


You will also be asked to list your conflicts at the audition. A rough audition schedule will look like this from mid-October until mid-January:

Thursdays 6-9pm, starting October 22nd
Saturdays 10am-1pm, starting October 24th
Mondays 6-9pm, starting December 7th

There are three Wednesday rehearsals scheduled due to holidays: October 28, November 25 and December 30, all from 6-9pm. Additionally, the read-through is scheduled for Sunday, October 18th from 10am-1pm.

All rehearsals will be at Cascade Brook School until January, when we will move into the Emery Arts Center. There will be two full-day rehearsals at the Emery Arts Center on Saturday, January 9th and Sunday, January 10th, as well as two evening rehearsals on Monday the 11th and Tuesday the 12th, and a final dress on Thursday the 14th in the evening. A pickup rehearsal between show weekends is schedule for Thursday the 21st in the evening.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/farmington/come-from-away-auditions/200030495429433
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, live-music, holiday, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Farmington
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 162 Learning Ln, Farmington, ME 04938-7040, United States
- **lat**: 44.67499
- **long**: -70.12728
- **full address**: 162 Learning Ln, Farmington, ME 04938-7040, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Come From Away Auditions being held?
  - **A:** Come From Away Auditions takes place on Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 162 Learning Ln, Farmington, ME 04938-7040, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Come From Away Auditions?
  - **A:** Come From Away Auditions is organized by Sandy River Players.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Come From Away Auditions is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Farmington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Come From Away Auditions sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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