Auditions


OSMaD is proud to be bringing Come From Away to the stage in December 2025.

Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances for this production are at Scotch College (1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn).
Performance dates are 4th December until 14th December.

Initial Auditions - From 30th June 2025 

Movement Callbacks - Tuesday 8th or Wednesday 9th July 2025 (by invite)

Final Callbacks - Saturday 12th July 2025 (by invite)

Please read the Audition Pack carefully and, when you’re ready, book your audition.

If you have any questions about the audition process, please contact us.

Note: Auditions for this production are open to those aged 18+ only.

Show Synopsis:

Come From Away tells the true story of how the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, became the unexpected host to thousands of stranded passengers on September 11, 2001. After 38 planes were diverted to Gander’s airstrip, the isolated community welcomed the travelers, overcoming cultural and language barriers with music, open bars, and a sense of global solidarity.

Winner of four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical (London), and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical (Broadway), the show has captured hearts worldwide, sharing the stories of 7,000 passengers cared for by the townspeople.

Roles:

CLAUDE, DERM & OTHERS: The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, his townspeople, and his daily routines – but he's never faced a crisis of this scale before. This actor will also play Derm, the Mayor of Appleton, among other roles. We are looking for someone with strong comedic timing, natural authority, and the ability to convey warmth and empathy.

  • Playing age range: 40 to 60 years

  • Gender of character: Male

  • Cultural requirements: Open to all

  • Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor, with a strong G4


OZ & OTHERS: The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz steps up in unexpected ways. We are looking for someone with a distinctive, eccentric energy who can effortlessly blend wit and kindness, portraying a character who meets challenges with practicality and humor.

  • Playing age range: 30 to 50 years

  • Gender of character: Male

  • Cultural requirements: Open to all

  • Vocal range: Tenor, up to a G4


BEULAH & OTHERS: Beulah is a warm-hearted Gander resident who immediately steps in to care for the stranded passengers. She is nurturing, compassionate, and deeply committed to making others feel at home. We are looking for someone with a caring presence, strong comedic instincts, and the ability to form emotional connections onstage. 

  • Playing age range: 35 to 50 years

  • Gender of character: Female

  • Cultural requirements: Open to all

  • Vocal range: Mezzo, with a belt up to B4


BONNIE & OTHERS: A no-nonsense mother of three, Bonnie is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she learns that animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety. We are looking for someone with a strong, commanding presence who can portray both Bonnie’s fierce determination and her vulnerability, revealing the deep compassion beneath her tough exterior.

  • Playing age range: 30 to 45 years

  • Gender of character: Female

  • Cultural requirements: Open to all

  • Vocal range: Mezzo, with a belt up to B4


JANICE & OTHERS: An eager, green local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her very first day. Initially naïve, she is quickly confronted by the weight of the events unfolding around her. We are looking for someone with a sharp, inquisitive nature who can convey both enthusiasm and the emotional vulnerability of a character navigating a rapidly changing world.

  • Playing age range: 20 to 35 years

  • Gender of character: Female

  • Cultural requirements: Open to all

  • Vocal range: Soprano, with a mixed/belted E5

NICK & OTHERS: Nick is a reserved English oil engineer whose life is transformed when he falls for Diane. We are looking for someone with a grounded, approachable energy who can portray both the pragmatism of a career-focused man and the emotional openness required for a newfound, life-changing connection.

  • Playing age range: 35 to 60 years

  • Gender of character: Male

  • Cultural requirements: Open to all

  • Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor, with an easy E4

BEVERLEY & OTHERS: The first female captain for American Airlines, Beverley Bass has always had an unshakable love of flying – until her world is suddenly turned upside down. We are looking for someone with a commanding presence and strong vocal abilities who can embody a confident, trailblazing leader while revealing vulnerability and strength in the face of adversity.

  • Playing age range: 35 to 50 years

  • Gender of character: Female

  • Cultural requirements: Open to all

  • Vocal range: Strong Mezzo, with an easy mixed/belted C#


KEVIN T & OTHERS: Kevin T is the head of an environmental energy company in Los Angeles. On vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Kevin), he finds himself stranded in Gander. We are looking for someone with bold, charismatic energy who can portray the high-powered confidence of a successful businessman, along with the emotional depth to reflect personal growth inspired by the kindness of strangers.

  • Playing age range: 30 to 45 years

  • Gender of character: Male

  • Cultural requirements: Open to all

  • Vocal range: Tenor, up to a G4


KEVIN J, ALI & OTHERS: Kevin J (Kevin T’s boyfriend and secretary) is sarcastic and unhappy, eager to leave Gander as soon as possible. This actor also plays Ali, an Egyptian passenger who faces challenges that reflect the broader climate of fear and misunderstanding in the wake of the attacks. We are looking for someone with a strong emotional range who can capture Kevin J’s wit and cynicism while also embodying Ali’s quiet strength, resilience, and empathy.

  • Playing age range: 30 to 45 years

  • Gender of character: Male

  • Cultural requirements: Ali is an Egyptian passenger of Muslim faith who experiences both overt and subtle forms of prejudice and racism in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Authentic and respectful representation will be a key factor in the casting of this role.

  • Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor


HANNAH & OTHERS: Hannah is the mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, anxiously awaiting news about her son. She finds comfort in the kindness of Beulah and others. We are looking for someone with deep emotional resonance who can portray intense grief and anxiety, as well as the strength and vulnerability required to seek connection during a time of profound uncertainty.

  • Playing age range: 35 to 60 years

  • Gender of character: Female

  • Cultural requirements: Open to all

  • Vocal range: Soprano, with a strong belt/mix up to E5


BOB & OTHERS: A streetwise New Yorker, Bob is deeply suspicious when he arrives in Gander, fearing the worst - that it’s World War III, that someone might rob him or worse. But as he experiences the generosity of the locals, he gradually sheds his skepticism. We are looking for someone with a no-nonsense energy who can portray Bob’s initial distrust and emotional transformation as he opens up to the kindness and warmth of the community.

  • Playing age range: 20 to 45 years

  • Gender of character: Male

  • Cultural requirements: Bob is a passenger who, shaped by his lived experiences, approaches the warmth of the Gander locals with initial skepticism. We are seeking a Person of Colour to portray this role.

  • Vocal range: Baritone


DIANE & OTHERS: A divorcee from Texas, Diane is initially overwhelmed with worry for her son’s safety during the attacks. Once she learns he’s safe, she begins to rediscover a more playful and open part of herself, especially as she forms an unexpected connection with Nick. We are looking for someone with a warm, grounded presence who can portray Diane’s emotional journey – from fear and vulnerability to a sense of renewal and newfound joy.

  • Playing age range: 35 to 60 years

  • Gender of character: Female

  • Cultural requirements: Open to all

Vocal range:Soprano, with a strong mix up to D5

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Where appropriate, we are interested in having some members of the on-stage cast occasionally join the band during the performance. If you have proficiency of any level in any of the following instruments - or any other instruments you believe may be relevant - please indicate this in your audition form or during your audition: guitar, harmonium/accordion, flute/Irish whistles, percussion/drums, mandolin, bass, violin/fiddle.