ACTING AUDITIONS
ACTING AUDITIONS
The Come From Away production team seeks a strong ensemble of dedicated actors of all races, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds for all roles. We are committed to creating a professional atmosphere and rehearsal process. All roles are open, and all are encouraged to audition.
ALL FORMS, UPLOADS, AND SIGN-UPS ARE DUE BY 11:59 PM ON JUNE 10, 2026!
See the Home Page to fill out the necessary forms (application form, required signatures, headshot and resume, medical/media release form, teacher/director recommendation, application fee), to pay your $20 audition fee, and sign up for an audition day/time.
See the Resources page for how to make a theatre resume.
Here are some Sample Resumes.
Vocal Selections (Song) - Click the link to be taken to the folder of audition vocal selections (songs).
Please choose one song that you feel showcases your strength as a vocalist and actor. For your virtual audition, use the accompaniment track which can be found in the folders. Auditionees should be memorized. Auditionees should become the character, make acting choices, and tell the story during their vocal audition. Check Vocal Audition Cuts to choose your audition piece.
ALL FORMS, UPLOADS, AND SIGN-UPS ARE DUE BY 11:59 PM ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
Instructions for creating your virtual audition:
1. ALL parts of your audition should be edited together in one video.
2. Please put the video in the following order:
a. Slate (name, pronouns, school, grade, title/character of song) Ex. Hi, my name is Christina Ordonez, she/her, and I am a senior at Hoffman Estates High School. I will be singing Meda’s song ‘That’s Rich!’
b. Song
3. Title the video “Last Name First Name - COME FROM AWAY Acting Audition” a. Ex. Ordonez Christina - AWAY Acting Audition
4. Upload the video to your Google Drive (viewable by anyone) or YouTube The platform does not matter as long as we can watch the video. IMPORTANT: If we cannot open your video, you will not be considered for casting.
5. No fancy transitions or labeling is necessary between parts of your audition. We will know what we are watching.
6. Put the link to your video into THIS GOOGLE FORM.
ALL VIRTUAL AUDITIONS ARE DUE BY 11:59 PM ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
Instructions/Tips for filming your virtual audition:
● Everything should be filmed in landscape orientation, NOT portrait.
● Make sure there is good lighting so we can see your face.
● Wear simple, fitted clothing (solid colors are always a win).
● If possible, a simple background is better (plain wall or an area of your home with limited distractions). If that is not possible, don’t worry! Just do the best you can. ● Please film from the waist up.
The production staff wants to encourage everyone to audition. Our casting for Come From Away seeks to be as inclusive as possible.
Auditioning Tips
Familiarize yourself with the show! Read the script, listen to the soundtrack, watch videos on YouTube, and thoroughly read all of the audition information, including the character descriptions, that have been provided.
Please sing with an accompaniment track. A cappella music will not be considered.
While you perform, be confident and expressive with your face, eyes, and physicality.
In your audition video it is okay to move around and gesture, but make sure it is appropriate for the character.
Own your choices. Take safe risks.
Be as familiar with music and lyrics as possible. The more familiar you are with the song and its lyrics, the more your facial expressions will be real and natural.
Sing and speak loudly and clearly. Make sure you enunciate.
Be yourself. Show the production staff what only you can bring to the role and production.
Do your best! Have FUN!!! 😊