COME FROM AWAY Equity Principal Actors - Theatre Raleigh Auditions

COME FROM AWAY - Raleigh, NC EPA

Theatre Raleigh | Raleigh, NC

AUDITION DATE

Monday, December 8, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
https://signup.com/go/fJOesFG.

CONTRACT

SPT
$623 weekly minimum (SPT 6)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in COME FROM AWAY (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short musical theatre song. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music neatly marked in the correct key. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Theatre Raleigh
6638 Old Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616

PERSONNEL

Executive Director: Lauren Kennedy Brady
Artistic Director: Eric Woodall
Director: Tim Seib
Music Director: Lauren Tompkins
Choreographer: Mandie Rapoza
Casting Director: Eric Woodall, CSA

Expected to attend:
Music Director: Lauren Tompkins
Artistic Director/Casting Director: Eric Woodall

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: March 9, 2026
Opening: April 1, 2026
Closing: April 19, 2026

OTHER

www.theatreraleigh.com

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

COME FROM AWAY

SEEKING:

Claude & others: Male-presenting. Any ethnicity. 40 to 60. 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 and Brenda’s Brother, Eddie.

Bonnie & others: Female-presenting. Any ethnicity. 30 to 40. 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.

Beulah & others: Female-presenting. Any ethnicity. 35-60. The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. Doubles as Delores.

Oz & others: Male-presenting. Any ethnicity. 25-50. 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, and Head Cardiologist.

Janice & others: Female-identifying. Any ethnicity. 20-30. 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 and Flight Attendant.

Beverley & others: Female-identifying. Any ethnicity. 40-55. The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. Doubles as Annette and Reporter. Gender: female

Diane & others: Female-identifying. Any ethnicity. 35-50. 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 and Brenda.

Bob & others: Male-identifying. Black. 20-40. 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 and Captain Bristol.

Nick & others: Female-identifying. Any ethnicity. 35-55. 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, Officer Stephenson, and Male Townsperson. Gender: male

Kevin T & others: Male-identifying. 25-40. 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 creates the Pay It Forward Foundation. Doubles as Garth and President Bush.

Kevin J & others: Male-identifying. Any ethnicity. 25-45. Kevin's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible. Doubles as Dwight and Ali.

Hannah & others: Female-identifying. Black. 35-55. The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Doubles as Margie and Mickey.