COME FROM AWAY

Book, Music and Lyrics by IRENE SANKOFF and DAVID HEIN

Audition Dates: July 6 & 7, 2026

Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.

Director: Blake Harris

Music Director: John Thomas McCecil

Choreographer: Ashley Tisdale

Stage Manager: Jill Burgess

Assistant Stage Manager: Amanda Legge

  • July 6th & 7th, 2026

    Note: Please sign up for one audition date only.

  • Chattanooga Theatre Centre - Circle Lobby

    Note: A parking pass will be provided upon arrival and should be displayed on your vehicle's dashboard.

  • You will be taught all the necessary music and movement combinations on the night of your audition.

    • Please dress to move: Wear comfortable clothing that allows for full range of motion.

    • Footwear: You are welcome to bring dance shoes for the choreography portion, though they are not required. Please avoid open-toed shoes or non-dance heels.


  • ROLES AVAILABLE: 12–15 adult actors (ages 18+) will be cast.

    AGES: Most roles call for actors who appear 40 or older, with a few roles for actors who read as being in their 20s and 30s.

    RACE & ETHNICITY: Come From Away brings the whole world to one small town, and we want our cast to reflect that. All heritages and ethnicities are celebrated in this production. We especially encourage performers from MENA (Middle Eastern and North African), Black, Latine, Indigenous, and Asian communities to audition.

    DANCE & PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Choreography for this production will celebrate each performer's individual range of motion and physical expression. We welcome people of all physical abilities, and we encourage you not to let prior dance experience - or preconceptions about it - keep you from auditioning.

    MULTIPLE ROLES: Each actor will play several characters, often shifting between distinct accents and dialects throughout the show.

    PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Prior experience is not required. We encourage everyone with an interest, passion, and curiosity to audition!

  • Note about Casting: Each actor plays multiple roles, switching rapidly between accents, costumes, and physicalizations.


    Characters:

    Diane & Others: A traditional divorcee from Texas, who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she learns he's safe, she's given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder, more carefree side of herself.

    Gender: Female

    Race: Any

    Age: 50 to 60

    Vocal Range: Soprano (strong mix up to D)


    Hannah & Others: Hannah, the mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah.

    Gender: Female

    Race: Black

    Age: 40 to 60

    Vocal Range: Soprano (strong pop belt and mix up to E)


    Janice & Others: 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.

    Gender: Female

    Race: Any

    Age: 20 to 30

    Vocal Range: Soprano (strong pop belt and mix up to E)


    Beulah & Others: The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her.

    Gender: Female

    Race: Any

    Age: 40 to 60

    Vocal Range: Mezzo (belt up to B)


    Bonnie & Others: 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.

    Gender: Female

    Race: Any

    Age: 30 to 40

    Vocal Range: Mezzo (belt up to B)


    Beverly & Others: The first female captain for American Airlines, she has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes.

    Gender: Female

    Race: Any

    Age: 50 to 60

    Vocal Range: Strong Mezzo (easy mixed or belted C#)


    Crystal & Others: The cheerful counter worker at the local Tim Hortons whose morning banter with the Mayor sets the town's daily rhythm. When the planes land, she's among the first to mobilize, gathering blankets, bedding, and donations for the stranded passengers.

    Gender: Female

    Race: Any

    Age: 25-45

    Vocal Range: Soprano (strong mix up to D)


    Annette & Others: A local teacher at the Gander Academy and mother to a houseful of children. Has overactive romantic fantasies.

    Gender: Female

    Race: Any

    Age: 35-60

    Vocal Range: Strong Mezzo (easy mixed or belted C#)


    Oz & Others: The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways.

    Gender: Male

    Race: Any

    Age: 30 to 50

    Vocal Range: Tenor (up to G)


    Kevin T & Others: 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.

    Gender: Male

    Race: Any

    Age: 30 to 50

    Vocal Range: Tenor (up to G)


    Kevin J & Others: Kevin's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible.

    Gender: Male

    Race: Any

    Age: 30 to 50

    Vocal Range: Tenor or Baritenor


    Bob & Others: 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.

    Gender: Male

    Race: Black

    Age: 20 to 40

    Vocal Range: Baritone


    Claude & Others: Gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland. He loves his work, the townspeople, and his daily traditions, but he's never faced a crisis of this magnitude before.

    Gender: Male

    Race: Any

    Age: 40 to 60

    Vocal Range: Baritone (strong high G)


    Nick & Others: An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane.

    Gender: Male

    Race: Any

    Age: 50 to 60

    Vocal Range: Baritone or Baritenor (easy E)


    Ali: A master chef for an international hotel chain. He experiences isolation and Islamophobia, but finds a connection to Beulah.

    Gender: Male

    Race: Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)

    Age: 30 to 50

    Vocal Range: Tenor to Baritenor

  • Thursday, July 9th at 7:00pm

  • Rehearsals typically take place Sunday through Friday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

    Note: You may not be called for every rehearsal.


  • September 11th-13th, 17th-20th, & 24th-27th.

  • Please review your calendar. You must be prepared to list all conflicts within the rehearsal timeframe (including late arrivals or early departures). Please note that attendance is mandatory for tech week and all performances; no conflicts will be permitted during these dates.

Come From Away Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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  • Disney’s Frozen Cast List!

    We sincerely apologize for the delay in releasing the cast list, but we are beyond excited to finally announce the cast for our production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical!

    First and foremost, THANK YOU to everyone who came out to audition. The incredible amount of talent shown throughout this process made these decisions extremely difficult. We are grateful to you all!

    Cast List:

    Young Anna – Delaney Wright

    Young Elsa – Sedona Crawford

    Anna – Madison Funderburk

    Elsa – Gracie Gilbert

    Hans – Teagan Baltz

    Kristoff – William Splawn

    Olaf – Jethro Stallard

    King – Richard Nichols

    Queen – Macedonia Bedard

    Pabbi – Riley Shull

    Bulda – Tori Burse

    Oaken – Alan Lopez Lon

    Duke of Weaselton – Robert Dann

    Sven – John Echols

    Ensemble:

    Sarah Addison

    Mason Chattin Carter

    Ezra Cox

    Robert Downs

    Suzi Dye

    Rebecca Ford

    Bailey Gadberry

    Fallon Garrett

    Leah Green

    Lauren Hileman

    Scarlett Latham

    Charis Littell

    Meri Madeline

    Diego Morales

    Julia Peacock

    Liam Swain

    JerRod Taylor

    Billie Williams

  • THE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL CAST LIST!

    Actors! Thank you for the fantastic turnout at auditions for The New Play Festival! We’re so grateful for the talent, energy, and heart you brought into the room.

    Casting was no easy task, and we truly mean it when we say congratulations to EVERYONE who auditioned, you made this an incredibly difficult choice in the best possible way.

    We will be reaching out to volunteers to assist with crew.

    We're honored and thrilled to be able to bring new works by local and regional playwrights to the stage for the greater Chattanooga community to enjoy these world premieres!

    A Next Exit Productions and Chattanooga Theatre Centre partnership, the festival presents dynamic fully staged performances and staged readings.

    The New Play Festival featuring brand spankin' new plays on CHEMISTRY takes the stage June 5th-21st at Chattanooga Theatre Centre!

    10 MINUTE PLAYS:

    The Healer’s Tale - Jason Tinney

    PILGRIM - Magge Hudgins

    MOSS - Taylor English

    LINDEN - Antionette Rollins

    In Circles - Jason Tinney

    RUFO - Paul Bakker

    EMO BOY - Ben Dillard

    The Method - Math Wynnemer (asst. Jason Tinney)

    “DIRECTOR” - Rebecca Love

    CHLOE - Sedona Crawford

    SAM - Murphy Dobbs

    TERRENCE - Emir Maltas

    JO - Nola Miller

    RYAN - Caleb Hitchcock

    Rainjacket - Math Wynnemer (asst. Jason Tinney)

    VIENNA - Christiana Key

    REBECCA - Zoee Lyle

    MAISIE - Antionette Rollins

    You’ve Got File - Greg Garrison (asst. Holly Morse-Ellington)

    VICTORIA - Brianna Jones

    ALEX - Blaine Lindsey

    VICTORIA 3.9 - Makiah Dinkins

    ALEX 4.5 - Andrew Paul Guerrero

    Hey There Partner - Greg Garrison (asst. Holly Morse-Ellington)

    LORRAINE - Makiah Dinkins

    SANDRA - Kate Rudder

    DAVE - Michael Moore

    BRIAN - Caleb Hitchcock

    The Body - Kashun Parks

    TIFFANY - Ayanna Yancey

    APRIL - Cortney Warner

    ALEX - Malik Norwood

    JOSEPHINE - Rhonda Sixto

    Better Living Through Chemistry - Kashun Parks

    MAGGIE - Chelsea Glass

    AVERY - Mark Forster

    DR. PORTER - Dana Cole

    ONE ACTS:

    The Traveling Grannies - Holly Morse-Ellington

    ELAINE - Brenda Binder

    RUTH - Anne Roza

    KIM - Rhonda Sixto

    DONNA - Allison Lamb

    BARB - Carlene West

    MAYOR ORLANDO - Greg Glover

    HELEN - Becki Jordan

    BERNIE - Kristopher Williams

    WAITER - Betsy McClain

    WOMAN - Patti Gross

    Big Dill - Holly Morse-Ellington

    CALLIE - Marti Ferguson

    SUSAN - Anne Barbieri

    JANE - Janna Axmacher

    JOHN - Corey Smith

    ALAN - Michael Ake

    CONNOR - Thatcher Schulmeister

    DAD - Andrew Steele

    HANDSOME MAN - Mark Forster

    STAGED READINGS:

    The Question - Kashun Parks

    BEN - JT Kelly

    HENRY - Andrew Steele

    Highest Regard - Kashun Parks

    PETER - Billy Pate

    SUSAN - Lauren Frank

    ROSE - Melanie O’Brien

    JOE - Michael Myers

    Gracie & Emmitt - Kashun Parks

    GRACIE - Janna Axmacher

    EMMITT - David Cole McClain

    A Play About Chemistry - Kashun Parks

    TERRY - Marvin Parks

    ERIN - Ashley Tisdale

    They Do, I Don’t - Kashun Parks

    BRIDE - Audrey Hayley

    DAWN - Laurie Shaw

    ADAM - Mark Colbert

  • A huge thank you to everyone who auditioned! You made our decision so incredibly difficult. I wish we could cast all of you. If you are not cast, please come back and audition again in the fall. There will be a fresh line up of youth shows with so many great opportunities to come.

    Cast members, to accept your role, please email annie@theatrecentre.com. Our first rehearsal will be on Monday, March 2nd at 5:00pm. The parent/cast meeting will be on Monday, March 9th at 5:00pm.

    If you'd like to be on crew, please reach out to annie@theatrecentre.com, I will be in contact with anyone who inquires a few weeks before opening. 

    PEG-LEG CAST

    Adaiah Blackmon: Dancing Swashbuckler

    Andrew Chaplin: Max the Pirate

    Cass Sneckenberger: Sharktooth the Pirate

    Edith Kilpatrick: Singing Swashbuckler

    Emma Pierard: Dancing Swashbuckler

    Evie Sneckenberger: Pirate Pierre

    Henry James: Singing Swashbuckler

    Josie Hunter: Swill the Pirate

    Jude Craig: Jeremy Jacob

    Lena Harden: Singing Swashbuckler

    Montrell Tucker: Dancing Swashbuckler

    Noah Marchand: Captain Braidbeard

    Ruthi Marchand: Seymour Braunschwagger

    Sky Fields: Dancing Swashbuckler

    Wesley James: Scurvy Dog


    EYE-PATCH CAST

    Amelia Dorton: Dancing Swashbuckler

    Claire Hout: Singing Swashbuckler

    Easton Weaver: Singing Swashbuckler

    Eden Lewis: Captain Braidbeard

    Elliott Delaney: Max the Pirate

    Henry Burgess: Jeremy Jacob

    Joshua Brogdon: Sharktooth the Pirate

    Kyla Garver: Dancing Swashbuckler

    Liam Mangan-Lamb: Swill the Pirate

    Phoebe Gilligan: Pirate Pierre

    Raylee Hunt: Dancing Swashbuckler

    Vika Vakhlyueva: Seymour Braunschwagger

    Walter Kussman: Dancing Swashbuckler

    Weston Brumlow: Scurvy Dog

    Zoie Snyder: Singing Swashbuckler

  • CAST LIST!

    Please note: If you did not get cast, we are looking for two actors who would be willing to serve on the production as Assistant Stage Managers and understudies. This is a large cast, with a lot of calendar conflicts to navigate, so there should be opportunities for these 2 volunteers to get onstage during rehearsals, albeit with no guarantee of how many, or that they'll ever go on for a live performance. That said, you'd be involved with the rehearsal process, and the show would benefit from having capable backups waiting in the wings. If you are interested in being considered for a role like this, please let us know. Thanks!

    A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR:

    My most profound gratitude to every single actor who came out to audition for this show, along with every volunteer at the theater who helped to make them happen. Chattanooga's onstage talent has never been more proudly on display than it has this past week, and through each of your auditions I feel like I got to see many, many different versions of the show, all of them uniquely wonderful. You made casting the play very difficult for me, bordering on impossible. That's a testament to all the time and hard work you put into your performances -- it was an honor to be a witness to them.

    To those of you on the final cast list -- congratulations! I look forward to seeing you at our first rehearsal on Monday evening, Feb. 9. 7:30pm

    To those of you who didn't get the result you were after, I can only say -- there will be a next time. Please keep sharing your gift. The city, and the world, needs its brave and gifted artists now more than ever.

    With deep respect,

    Dylan

    Cast List:

    Matthew Kodsi - Antonio

    Kim Jackson - Beatrice

    Matt Reiter - Benedick 

    Christian Smith - Borachio

    Maverick Murray - Claudio

    Diego Morales - Friar

    Hunter Rodgers - Conrade

    Rocky Resha - Dogberry

    Jamie Lopez - Don John

    Derrick Raley - Don Pedro

    Lindsey Wills - Hero

    Stan Lane - Leonato

    Jeni Bee - Margaret

    Bekah Griggs - Ursula

    Wes Phinney - Verges / Messenger

  • King Hedley II - Malik Norwood

    Ruby - Cortney Warner

    Mister - JerRod Taylor

    Elmore - Chris Mathis

    Tonya - Marie Dance

    Stool Pigeon - Edward Foskey

  • CLOVER CAST:

    Addie Dier – Cat in the Hat

    Ben Ramsey – Horton

    Claire Hout – Mayzie

    Daniel Gray – Wickersham Brother

    Emir Maltas – Vlad Vladikoff

    Emma Ramsey – Sour Kangaroo

    Hailey May – Gertrude

    Henry Burgess – Thing 2 and others

    Lennon Ledford – Bird Girl

    Liam Swain – Grinch and others

    Makenzie Gray – Young Kangaroo

    Meadow Medina – Mrs. Mayor

    Millie Jackson – Dust speck dancer and others

    Montrell Tucker – Mr. Mayor

    Nico Medina – Wickersham Brother

    Piper Elliott – Bird Girl

    Ramona Kilpatrick – Thing 1 and others

    Roman Medina – Judge Yertle

    Ryn Russell – Elephant bird and others

    Simon Shaw – Wickersham Brother

    Sky Fields – Bird Girl

    Walter Kussman – JoJo

    EGG CAST:

    Andrew Chaplin – Wickersham Brother

    Aubrey Legge – Mrs. Mayor

    Averie Wilson – Elephant bird and others

    Beckett McCoy – Wickersham Brother

    Chloe Delaney – JoJo

    Clayton Foster – Grinch and others

    Easton Herrmann – Mr. Mayor

    Elliott Delaney – Bird Girl

    Ephriam James – Cat in the Hat

    Esther Marchand - Thing 1 and others

    Jasmyn Yearby – Dust speck dancer and others

    JD Bankston – Horton

    Joshua Brogdon – Wickersham Brother

    Jude Craig – Thing 2 and others

    Kenna Carpenter – Mayzie

    Maeve McCrary – Young Kangaroo

    Penny James – Bird Girl

    Phoebe Gilligan - Judge Yertle

    Ruby Moreno-Churillo – Sour Kangaroo

    Scarlett Latham – Bird Girl

    Sedona Crawford – Gertrude

    Thatcher Provenzano – Vlad Vladikoff

  • ANNIE CAST LIST!!!

    Sidney Cooper
    Greg Glover
    Sarah Roberts
    Kritsin Sharp
    Garrett Henson-Hinck
    Claire Spangenberg
    Phil Varnell
    Hannah Weaver
    Annabella Cisto
    Drew Baxter
    Naomi Elliot
    Rylie Smith
    Josie Hunter
    Khloe Wheeler
    Cali Cooper
    Rodney Strong
    Madison Funderburke
    Riley Shull
    Caitlin Chisolm
    Skip Cisto
    IV Elemendorf
    Rachel Fussell
    Leah Green
    Judah Hamilton
    Phil Varnell
    Amanda Wills
    Jacob Blaire
    Hugo Caminez
    Mac Jackson
    Hanna Ryan
    Rosco Kinzer

  • FANTASTIC MR. FOX CAST LIST

    Thank you all for coming to auditions for Fantastic Mr. Fox. We had 100 people show up for 24 parts, so it was gratifying to see so many people interested in doing this play. It also made it a challenge to choose just 24. I hope you will all continue to come out for our auditions in the future, and hope you'll also come and see the show when we perform it in November.

    Here is the list for both casts. If you find yourself on this list, please email me to let me know whether you accept the part or not at chuck@theatrecentre.com. Our first meeting will be Monday, September 8 at 5:00PM. I look forward to seeing you all there.

    Duck Cast

    Badger.......................Vee Pertuit

    Mr. Fox.......................Simon Shaw

    Mrs. Fox......................Zoe Skelton

    Fox Child 1..................Kaleigh Brown

    Fox Child 2..................Oakley Hendrickson

    Fox Child 3...................Ezekiel James

    Fox Child 4...................Jasmyn Yearby

    Boggus..........................Hillman Withers

    Bunce............................Greyson Cullis

    Bean..............................Reagan Brown

    Chorus Leader 1............Korie Hollingsworth

    Chorus Leader 2............Vika Vaklyueva

    Goose Cast

    Badger...............................Nola Miller

    Mr. Fox..............................Montrell Tucker

    Mrs. Fox............................Virginia Baron

    Fox Child 1.........................Nico Medina

    Fox Child 2.........................Donovan Wilfong

    Fox Child 3.........................Laney Provenzano

    Fox Child 4.........................Henry Burgess

    Boggus...............................Cass Sneckenberger

    Bunce.................................Geri Burden

    Bean....................................Owen Kaiser

    Chorus Leader 1.................Makayla Craddock

    Chorus Leader 2..................Ruby Moreno-Churillo

  • MEMPHIS: THE MUSICAL CAST LIST

    Co-Directed by Michael Dexter Howard & Rodney Van Valkenburg

    Music Directed by Michael Dexter Howard

    Choreographed by Crystal Newson

    A sincere thank you to everyone who auditions! We were so impressed with the range of talent shared during the process. If you were not cast, PLEASE consider coming back and auditioning in the future!

    Men:

    Darious Albert - BOBBY

    Christian Castro - GATOR

    Jamie Gienapp - SIMMONS

    Edward Foskey – BLACK DJ, ENSEMBLE

    Gavin Hall - ENSEMBLE

    Roman Medina - ENSEMBLE

    Malik Norwood – WAILIN’JOE, REV. HOBSON, ENSEMBLE

    Andrew Parker - HUEY

    Myles Robinson - DELRAY

    Jeremy Shontz – WHITE DJ, MR. COLLINS, GORDON GRANT, ENSEMBLE

    Riley Shull – BUCK WILEY, MARTIN HOLTON, ENSEMBLE

    Women:

    Brenda Hodges Binder – CLARA, WHITE MOTHER, ENSEMBLE

    Amber Brown – DOUBLE DUTCH GIRL, ENSEMBLE

    Tori Burse - FELICIA

    Scottie Caldwell - ENSEMBLE

    Kenedi Daniels – ETHEL, SOME DAY BACK-UP SINGER, ENSEMBLE

    Lauren Espy – SOMEDAY BACKUP SINGER, DOUBLE DUTCH GIRL, ENSEMBLE

    Ashlan Miller – ENSEMBLE

    Bryleigh Miller - ENSEMBLE

    Tayla Reid - ENSEMBLE

    Libbie Weaver -ENSEMBLE

    Beth McClary Wolford – GLADYS