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Come from Away

Music, Book, and Lyrics: Irene Sankoff and David Hein

Directed by: Mike Box

Music Director: Greg Wiggins

Choreographer: Jacqueline Bodet Stepan

Performance Dates

  • September 10-13 and 17-20, 2026
    • Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – 7:30 pm
    • Sunday matinee – 2:30 pm

Audition Dates

  • Monday, May 18, 6:00-9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, May 19, 6:00-9:00 pm

Can’t make the auditions? Contact the stage director, Mike Box, at meb5671@att.com to schedule a different time.

Audition Location

  • Chickasaw Civic Theatre
    801 Iroquois Street
    Chickasaw, AL

Age Requirement

  • Anyone 18 years of age and up can audition for the production.

Audition Requirements

  • Please print and bring your audition form (see the link on the left) with you to auditions. (Copies will also be available at auditions.) This form asks for your basic contact information as well as your conflicts between June 8 and September 20.
  • If you have a resume and headshot, you may bring them as well.

  • Auditionees should be prepared to sing a 16-bar cut of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be available; please bring your sheet music.

  • Auditionees may be asked to read from the script.
  • Be prepared to learn a brief dance combination; bring appropriate footwear.

Other Information

  • The minimum cast includes 6 men and 6 women.
  • All characters double as smaller parts, including town staff, passengers, children, and animals.
  • The set is primarily made up of 12 different chairs. For each scene, the cast reconfigures them into different arrangements.
  • Costume pieces and props are also minimal and used only as needed.
  • All sound effects are made by the cast.
  • For questions or more information, contact the Stage Director, Mike Box, at meb5671@gatt.com.

Rehearsals

  • We will read the show the week of June 8.
  • There may be a few music rehearsals the weeks of June 15 and June 22.
  • Rehearsals begin in earnest on July 6.
  • Tech Week begins on Labor Day weekend, September 6.

Character Breakdown

  • DIANE
    Secondary Roles    : Crystal, Brenda
    Age Range: 50s-60s
    Vocal Type: Warm, natural contemporary Soprano with a strong mix up to D

 

  • HANNAH
    Secondary Roles    : Margie, Mickey, Party Girl
    Age Range: 40s-60s
    Vocal Type: Contemporary Soprano with a strong pop belt and mix up to E

 

  • JANICE
    Secondary Roles    : Flight Attendant, Britney, Party Girl
    Age Range: 20s
    Vocal Type: Contemporary Soprano with a strong pop belt and mix up to E

 

  • BEULAH
    Secondary roles    : Delores, Customs Officer
    Age Range: 40s-60s
    Vocal Type:  Mezzo with a belt up to B

 

  • BONNIE
    Secondary role    : Martha
    Age Range: 30s-40s
    Vocal Type:  Mezzo with a belt up to B

 

  • BEVERLEY
    Secondary role    : Annette
    Age Range: 40s-50s
    Vocal Type: Strong mezzo with an easy mixed or belted C#

 

  • OZ
    Secondary Roles    : Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, Head Cardiologist
    Age Range: 30s-50s
    Vocal Type: Strong contemporary Tenor up to G

 

  • KEVIN T
    Secondary Roles    : Garth, President Bush
    Age Range: 30s-40s
    Vocal Type: Strong contemporary Tenor up to G

 

  • KEVIN J
    Secondary Roles    : Ali, Dwight
    Age Range: 30s-40s
    Vocal Type: Tenor or Baritenor

 

  • BOB
    Secondary Roles    : Muhumuza, Captain Bristol
    Age Range: 20s-40s
    Vocal Type: Baritone

 

  • CLAUDE
    Secondary Roles    : Derm, Brenda’s Brother, Eddie
    Age Range: 40s-60s
    Vocal Type: Gruff, natural sounding Baritone with a strong high G

 

  • NICK
    Secondary Roles    : Doug, Male townsperson
    Age Range: 50s-60s
    Vocal Type: Warm, natural Baritone or Baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility

Setting

Coastal Newfoundland, 38 airplanes, New York, Texas, California, England, and other locations.

Time

September 2001 through 2011

Synopsis

Come from Away tells the true story about the time 7,000 people from across America and around the world landed on the doorstep of Gander, Newfoundland . . . and the people of Gander “put the kettle on.” When 38 planes were diverted to a small Canadian community on September 11, 2001, the town’s population doubled in an instant. While the world witnessed the worst acts of humankind, the stranded passengers had their faith in humanity restored by the spirited people who comforted those who had come from away`