THE ROYAL UNDERGROUND THEATRE COMPANY

Casting Notice: COME FROM AWAY

The Royal Underground Theatre Company

The Royal Underground Theatre Company is casting Come From Away, the Tony Award-winning musical based on the true story when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. When 38 planes carrying thousands of people (and more than a few animals) were diverted to Gander on September 11, 2001, the people of Gander welcomed the stranded travelers with open hearts, an open bar, and an open minded sense of hospitality without prejudice. 12 actors, dozens of roles, six chairs… one uplifting story of global community.

This production, directed by Enrico Banson, will incorporate actors/musicians as the band. Actors who play instruments at any level are particularly encouraged to submit, though the ability to play an instrument is not a prerequisite. We are especially interested in seeing actors who play guitar (acoustic or electric), fiddle/violin, mandolin, bodhrán, Irish tin whistle, Irish wood flute, accordion, and adjacent instruments (banjo, piano, percussion, etc.). The final instrumentation of the show will be determined by the cast.

Roles Seeking (MFB Casting)

BEVERLY AND OTHERS

Late 30s - 50s, female/femme presenting, any ethnicity. An American Airlines pilot. Strong mezzo with easy belt up to C#. Others: Annette, Reporter.

BEULAH AND OTHERS

Late 30s - 60s, female/femme presenting, any ethnicity. Head of the Gander League. Mezzo with belt up to B. Others: Delores.

BOB AND OTHERS

Late 20s - 40s, male/masc presenting, Black. A hardened New Yorker. Baritone. Others: Muhumuza, Captain Bristol.

BONNIE AND OTHERS

30s - 40s, female/femme presenting, any ethnicity. Head of the Gander SPCA. Mezzo with belt up to B. Others: Martha.

CLAUDE AND OTHERS

40s - 60s, male/masc presenting, any ethnicity. The Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland. Gruff, natural sounding baritone with a strong high G. Others: Derm, Brenda’s Brother, Eddie.

DIANE AND OTHERS

50s-60s, female/femme presenting, any ethnicity. A divorcée from Texas. Warm, natural contemporary soprano with strong mix up to D. Others: Crystal, Brenda.

HANNAH AND OTHERS

40s-60s, female/femme presenting, Black. The mother of a Manhattan firefighter. Contemporary soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E. Others: Margie, Mickey.

JANICE AND OTHERS

20s - 30s, female/femme presenting, any ethnicity. An eager new television reporter. Contemporary soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E. Others: Britney, Flight Attendant.

KEVIN J. AND OTHERS

30s - 50s, male/masc presenting, MENASA. Kevin T.’s boyfriend and secretary. Tenor or baritenor. Others: Dwight, Ali.

KEVIN T. AND OTHERS

30s - 50s, male/masc presenting, any ethnicity. Head of an environmental energy company. Strong contemporary tenor up to G. Others: Garth, President Bush.

NICK AND OTHERS

50s - 60s, male/masc presenting, any ethnicity. An English oil engineer. Warm, natural baritone or baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility. Others: Doug, Officer Stephenson, Male Townsperson.

OZ AND OTHERS

30s - 50s, male/masc presenting, any ethnicity. The constable of the two person Gander police force. Strong contemporary tenor up to G. Others: Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, Head Cardiologist.

Auditions will be held on Thursday, March 19 from 6-10 PM at Shotgun Studios, 1201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA. Video audition submissions will also be accepted. Non-AEA submissions only.

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Compensation and Status

Non-AEA submissions only. Actors will be paid a $200 travel stipend. There will be a $100 bonus for every extension weekend of the run (if applicable).

Schedule

Rehearsals: Begins September 13, 2026 Up to 5 evenings per week before Tech Week

Performances: November 13 - December 6, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM

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Submission Instructions

To submit, please sign yourself up for a five minute slot at the link here. Please prepare 24-32 bars of a musical theatre song of your choice that best showcases your voice and acting ability. Bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist. Prerecorded accompaniment is not permitted, though you are welcome to accompany yourself on an instrument if you prefer.

Optional: If you play an instrument, bring it and play a short sample for us (no more than a minute). A piano will be available in the audition room.

Callbacks will be by invitation only after all in-person auditions have concluded.

To submit a video audition: Send your headshot, an updated resume, and a self tape video of you performing 24-32 bars of a musical theatre song of your choice via email to maria@mfbcasting.com. Pre-recorded accompaniment is acceptable for video submissions; we prefer simple piano accompaniment or clean, straightforward arrangements that keep the focus on your voice and acting ability. Please slate before your performance, indicating your name (as you’d like to be credited), your chosen song and its derivative musical, and the role(s) for which you’d like to be considered.

Callbacks

Callbacks will be held in person on Thursday, March 26 from 6-10 PM at Shotgun Studios in Berkeley, CA. Actors will be notified about callbacks by Monday, March 23rd, 2026.
When: Thursday, March 26th, 2026 from 6:00PM–10:00 PM.
Notification: Actors will be notified by Monday, March 23rd, 2026.

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Questions

Questions? Ready to become an Islander? Contact Maria Banson (Casting Director, MFB Casting)
maria@mfbcasting.com