The Guys

Directed by Jane Moore

Come From Away

Directed by Micaela Grenier

If you will be auditioning for both, we ask that you fill out a form for each and sign up for a time slot that does not conflict with one another.

Sides are available for checkout at the Midland Community Theatre during box office hours (Tues – Friday 12 pm – 5 pm) or scroll down to downloand individual monologues.

For auditions we ask that you identify all roles you are interested in on the audition form.  All auditionees will be provided an audition side on the day of.

The Guys

Directed by Jane Moore

Auditions for The Guys will take place on July 5th and 6th at 6:00 PM.

The audition signup will close on Friday, July 3rd, at 5:00 pm. Walk-Ins will be accepted but will wait until signup auditionees have completed their timeslot.

Come From Away

Directed by Micaela Grenier

Auditions for Come From Away will take place on July 5th and 6th at 5:30 PM.

*Callbacks will be held the night of each audition, so you may be asked to stay later if necessary. If you do not receive a call-back you will still be in consideration for all role in which you indicated interest.

The audition signup will close on Friday, July 3rd, at 5:00 pm. Walk-Ins will be accepted but will wait until signup auditionees have completed their timeslot.

The Guys

Directed by Jane Moore

Joan, an editor

Nick, a firefighter

Come From Away

Directed by Micaela Grenier

In Order of Appearance
Bold = Locals from Gander, Newfoundland, Regular = Come From Aways

**Some roles may require a specific ethnicity/race and are noted within the role description.**

Claude, The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his works, the townspeopls and his daily traditions, but he’s never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before. (40-60’s)

Bonnie, A no-nonsense mother of 3, 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. (30-40’s)

Beulah, The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. (40-60’s)

Oz, The quirky constable in the two-perosn Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. (30-50’s)

Doug, An Air Traffic Controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals. (30-40’s)

Janice, An eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naive about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her. (20 yrs old)

Annette, A local teacher at the Gander Academy and mother to a lot of children. (40 – 60’s)

Garth, The head of the local union, representing the Bus Drivers. (30 – 50’s)

Beverley, The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverley Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. (50’s)

Diane, 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 he’s safe, she’s given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder, more carefree side of herself. (50’s)

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. (30-50’s)

Kevin J, (30-50’s) MENASA  (Middle Eastern, North African or South Asian) This role will double other characters. Kevin’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible. (Baritenor)

Bob and others,(20-40’s) Black. This role will double other characters. 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.

Hannah, (40-60’s) Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx/Hispanic, MENASA (Middle Eastern, North African or South Asian). This role will double other characters. The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah.

The Guys

Directed by Jane Moore

Come From Away

Directed by Micaela Grenier

For Come From Away, one song cutting and one “monologue” side will be requested during auditions.

Scene’s may be read opposite a member of the casting committee. The committee member will read side from the production table while the auditionee has free use of the rehearsal space.  Please be prepared, and familiarize yourself with all roles you are interested in as you may be asked to read a second monologue.

AUDITION PACKET (INCLUDES BOTH THE GUYS AND COME FROM AWAY)

Download Audition Packet 

 For any addition questions, please email carley@mctmidland.org.