COME FROM AWAY | Flores Casting

McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT and LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Audition Information
"Come From Away"

"Come From Away" will be a beautiful start to a HUGE 2025/2026 season.

This heartfelt and compelling story paired with the long awaited return of Director/Choreographer Ricky Hinds...

this will be a wonderful journey for all!

This website is designed for especially for you.

We value your creative collaboration and are here to support you every step of the way.

With Gratitude Always,

Julia Flores

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NOT ALL ROLES must play an instrument. Please see our breakdown below.
NOTE: The acting and vocals will always our first priority; however, this production is incredibly interested in actors who have proficient to expert musical instrument experience. Looking for, but not limited to, the following: Piano/Keyboard instruments, Guitars (acoustic, electric, mandolin, etc), Accordion, Harp, Strings (violin, viola, cello, upright bass), Percussion (any drumming, shaker, body percussion, spoons, mallet percussion, etc.), Woodwind instruments (flutes, clarinets, recorder, saxes, double reeds) and Brass (trumpets, trombone, tuba, etc).

Video auditions will be accepted, however we would prefer to see everyone live at least once. Because of the large number of videos being submitted, we can only promise to view the videos directly requested by Flores Casting.
LA Local Hires only. We do not have the budget to travel and house.
There will be Equity and Non Equity members in the cast
There will be four offstage swings

A SPECIAL NOTE FOR OUR ARTISTS:

McCoy Rigby Entertainment has allied with Broadway for Racial Justice to ensure that you have the ability to work and thrive in a space that is free of racism. In being Allied with BFRJ, McCoy Rigby Entertainment has pledged to elevate the standard of equity and inclusion for BIPOC through active and ongoing protocol changes. ⁣McCoy Rigby Entertainment pledges to unlearn practices that are rooted in white supremacy and to learn, within a relationship of accountability with BFRJ, how to create the safest possible space for you as an artist to do your work. If you would like to see a copy of our protocols, feel free to reach out to us and those can be provided.

COVID PROTOCOLS

Our actor's health and safety is always a top priority. We will adhere to any/all mandated practices .

DATES:

1st rehearsal: 9/2 Open: 9/20 Closing: 10/12

CONTRACTS and COMPS

We are 100% transparent as to what our contract/offer will be. What you see listed below is what your offer will be. There are no driving stipends, housing or agent fees. If this is acceptable, we so look forward to seeing you!

Equity COST contract: $1099 weekly

Non Equity: $612 weekly. with EMC points.

Comps: 2 tickets for Opening Night, and 4 for the run of the show not to be used in the final week.

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Days and time are subject to change, but this is more than likely what our schedule will be:

REHEARSALS: La Mirada at the Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue)

* Until tech week, rehearsals will either be from 11am to 7pm or 12pm to 8pm Tuesday through Friday.
* Rehearsals have been tentatively set for 10am to 6pm on the weekends

PERFORMANCES: Six show week: Thurs. at 7:30pm; Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm; Sundays (matinee and evening)

Please audition ONLY if these dates and terms are agreeable to you.

Please clear any/all conflicts with Flores Casting prior to your audition Julia@florescating.com

Thank you!

AUDITION MATERIAL:

DROPBOX: Please check back...
SIDES AND LYRIC NOTE: Absolutely encouraging you to make choices and be specific, but the choices should be grounded and honest, not caricature. The more human and heartfelt, the more you engage your audience. Connect, communicate and tell the story. Enjoy!

AUDITION DATES/LOCATIONS/WHO WILL BE THERE:

Initial Auditions: TBD

Location: La Mirada Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue in La Mirada)

Who Will Be There: Ricky Hinds (Director/Choreographer-via Zoom pending availability), Sam Groisser (Music Director-via Zoom pending avail), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Alina Phelan (Casting Assistant/Reader), Casey Comstock (Accompanist)

Director Auditions: June 23-25th

Location: La Mirada Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue in La Mirada)

Who Will Be There: Ricky Hinds (Director/Choreographer), Sam Groisser (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Alina Phelan (Casting Assistant/Reader), Casey Comstock (Accompanist)

Producer Callbacks: June 26th

Location: La Mirada Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue in La Mirada)

Who Will Be There: Tom McCoy and Cathy McCoy (Producers), BT McNicholl (LMT Producer), Ricky Hinds (Director/Choreographer), Sam Groisser (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Alina Phelan (Casting Assistant/Reader), Casey Comstock (Accompanist)

LIVE AUDITION CHECKLIST:

Please clear ANY AND ALL conflicts and/or contract issues with Julia Flores BEFORE you audition Julia@Florescasting.com
Please bring a stapled copy of your Headshot and Resume
Please be sure that your name is on your headshot (we write them in if they are not). So helpful to see your name on the front too!
Please bring a copy of your Actor Contact Sheet
Please bring audition material for the role(s) you have been asked to read (and material for any other roles you feel drawn to!)
Always bring your music book just in case. Thank you!

VIDEO AUDITION INFORMATION:

- Please clear ANY AND ALL conflicts and/or contract issues with Julia Flores BEFORE you audition Julia@Florescasting.com
- SIDES AND LYRIC NOTE: Absolutely encouraging you to make choices and be specific, but the choices should be grounded and honest, not caricature. The more human and heartfelt, the more you engage your audience. Connect, communicate and tell the story.
- Video Auditions are by invite only and will be accepted if you are an LA or Orange County local hire. We will be going through each submission to Breakdown Express and will be sending invites via Eco Cast.
- If you received an Eco Cast invite, please submit video there. We are sharing videos with the rest of the team on that format.
- If you do not have access to Breakdown Services, please send all requested material and information (see below) to Julia Julia@Florescasting.com via Dropbox, (DB is the preference always!) Youtube or Google. Please do not send with passwords/make sure that video is unlocked and viewable for the next few months at least. We will not open WeTransfer or direct downloads.
- Because of the large number of videos being submitted, we can only promise to view the videos directly requested by Flores Casting.

VIDEO AUDITION CHECKLIST (please include the following):

- SLATE: A full body view please. Introduce yourself and tell us (briefly) where you were on 9/11.
- SIDES/SONG: Material requested
- ACTOR CONTACT SHEET (see Dropbox link above please)
- HEADSHOT and RESUME
- Please tape audition material for the role(s) you have been asked to read and material for any other roles you feel drawn to! Just add them to the same upload on Eco Cast.
- Please send separate links for the audition material requested (i.e. one link for sides, one for vocals and one for choreo). If you are an overachiever, it is helpful for the team if you separate the different songs too!
- If you are asked to submit for multiple roles in Eco Cast, please separate (i.e. Anna material in Anna category, Ensemble in Ensemble, etc.)

SWING INFORMATION:

We will be hiring four non AEA offstage swings to cover male and female identifying ensemble roles.

Understudies/Swings will only go on if someone is out sick.
Typically, Understudy/Swing rehearsals are scheduled on the first and second Thursdays after opening.
Offstage Swings will be asked to come to the theatre for all performances and (as of now) you will be asked to stay for the duration of the show.

BREAKDOWN

NOTE:

The acting and vocals will always our first priority; however, this production is incredibly interested in actors who have proficient to expert musical instrument experience. Looking for, but not limited to, the following: Piano/Keyboard instruments, Guitars (acoustic, electric, mandolin, etc), Accordion, Harp, Strings (violin, viola, cello, upright bass), Percussion (any drumming, shaker, body percussion, spoons, mallet percussion, etc.), Woodwind instruments (flutes, clarinets, recorder, saxes, double reeds) and Brass (trumpets, trombone, tuba, etc).

Bonnie: 30-40. Any ethnicity. Character Identifying Gender: Female. Please list any/all instruments played and skill level. 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. Vocal range top: B4. Must play an instrument.

Beulah: 40-60. Any ethnicity. Character Identifying Gender: Female. Please list any/all instruments played and skill level. The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. Vocal range: Mezzo with belt up to D. No instrument required

Janice: 20-30. Any ethnicity. Character Identifying Gender: Female. Please list any/all instruments played and skill level. 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. Vocal range top: E5. Must play an instrument

Beverly/Annette: 40-60. Any ethnicity. Character Identifying Gender: Female. Please list any/all instruments played and skill level. BEVERLEY: The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. ANNETTE: A local teacher and librarian at the Gander Academy and a mother. A practical woman who, on occasion, has been known to drift off into a daydream. Vocal range top: C#5. No instrument required.

Diane: 40-60. Any ethnicity. Character Identifying Gender: Female. Please list any/all instruments played and skill level. 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. Vocal range bottom: D5. No instrument required

Hannah: 40-60. Black. Character Identifying Gender: Female. Please list any/all instruments played and skill level. The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hanna waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Vocal range top: E5. Contemporary Soprano. No instrument required

Claude: 40-60. Any ethnicity. Character Identifying Gender: Male. Please list any/all instruments played and skill level. 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. Vocal range top: G4. No instrument required

Oz: 30-50. Any ethnicity. Character Identifying Gender: Male. Please list any/all instruments played and skill level. The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Vocal range top: G4. Must play an instrument

Nick/Doug: 40-60. Any ethnicity. Character Identifying Gender: Male. Please list any/all instruments played and skill level. NICK: An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane. DOUG: An Air Traffic Controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals. Vocal range top: E4. Must play an instrument

Kevin T/Garth: 30-40. Any ethnicity. Character Identifying Gender: Male. Please list any/all instruments played and skill level. KEVIN T: 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. GARTH: The head of the local union, representing the Bus Drivers. Vocal range top: G4. Must play an instrument

Kevin J/Ali: 25-35. Middle Eastern. Character Identifying Gender: Male. Please list any/all instruments played and skill level. KEVIN J: Kevin's T’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he is eager to leave as soon as possible. The events of September 11 make him reassess his life and his future. ALI: A Middle Eastern chef who works for an international hotel chain. He is misunderstood at times and the subject of discrimination, but despite adversity, he shows resilience and kindness. Vocal range: B2-G4. Must play an instrument

Bob/Muhumuza: 20-35. Black. Character Identifying Gender: Male. Please list any/all instruments played and skill level. BOB: 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. MUHUMUZA: A husband and a father. He is a protective man who, like his family, is rattled by the events of September 11 and is frightened that they are all being taken to a military compound. Vocal Range: B2-F#4. No instrument required