2025 - 2026 Auditions

Come From Away 

About the shows

Come From Away chronicles the real-life experiences of the people of Gander, Newfoundland, and the almost 7000 airline passengers who were forced to land there when US air space was closed on September 11, 2001. 

Twelve actors tell the story of both the Islanders and the Plane People, revealing the fear and uncertainty that came with the terrorist attacks – as well as the profound generosity and compassion of strangers.

 

Director: Jeremy Webb 

Choreographer: Liliona Quarmyne

Music Director: Avery-Jean Brennan

 

 

Rehearsal Dates:  March 3 - April 3, 2026

Show Dates: March 31 - June 7, 2026

Character Breakdown:

Character Breakdown

Pronouns listed are those of the characters, and not necessarily those of the actors who will play them. We encourage artists of all genders to apply.

 

Kevin T (he/him), also plays Garth and 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. Inspired by the town's generosity, Kevin creates the Pay It Forward Foundation. 

Age: 30 to 50

Vocal type: Strong contemporary Tenor up to G.

 

Kevin J (he/him), also plays Ali, Dwight and others

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

Age: 30 to 50

Vocal type: Tenor or Baritenor.

 

Bob (he/him), also plays Muhumuza, Captain Bristol and 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. 

Age: 20 to 40

Vocal type: Baritone.

How to apply: 

Please submit via our submission portal at https://neptunetheatre.submit.com/show/2 by end of day Sunday February 8. Please upload your headshot and resume and clearly label them with your name, eg Joe_Smith. 

 

Only those selected for an audition will be contacted, and the audition material will be sent at that time.

 

If you already have a profile, do NOT create a new one. Select the show and characters you wish to be considered for.

 

 

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