Auditions for AN AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of an Award-Winning Musical. Because of rights restrictions, we are unable to formally announce and publicize the title until 10/5.

Directed by Claudia Stefany with Music Direction by Nicole D’Angelo, this show is a heartfelt musical in celebration of human connection, kindness and community in the face of impossible circumstances.

AUDITIONS: Tuesday September 29th and Wednesday September 30th from 7-10pm at Elmwood Playhouse 10 Park Street Nyack, NY

Please sign-up for one audition slot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DACAA2DAAFDC70-65004462-awardwinning#/

Audition Details: Please bring a resume/headshot and prepare a 32-bar cut from any genre of song (musical theater, pop, etc.) with a narrative that you relate to. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.

Questions: Claudiastefany1957@gmail.com

CALLBACKS (by invitation only): Tuesday October 6th from 7-10pm

PERFORMANCES:
1st Performance: January 8
Closing February 6, 2027
Friday/Saturdays at 8PM Sundays at 2 pm

**Additional performances may be added

SEEKING: 6M/6W

CLAUDE & Others– Male-Presenting, 40-60s, Any Ethnicity. 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. Baritone vocal range top: G

BONNIE & Others– Female-Presenting, 30-40s, Any Ethnicity. 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. Mezzo vocal range top: B

BEULAH & Others-Female-Presenting, 40-60s, Any Ethnicity. The head of the Gander Legion with a firefighter son who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. Mezzo vocal range top: B

OZ & Others Male-Presenting, 30-50s, Any Ethnicity. The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps in unexpected ways. Tenor vocal range top: G

JANICE & Others-Female-Presenting, 20-30s, Any Ethnicity. 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. Soprano vocal range top: E

BEVERLEY/ANNETTE & Others– Female-Presenting, 40-50s, Any Ethnicity.
*Beverley- The first female captain for American Airlines, Pilot Beverley 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.
Mezzo: vocal range top: C#

HANNAH & Others– Female-Presenting, 40-60s, Black. The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah awaits news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Soprano vocal range top: E

DIANE & Others– Female-Presenting, 50-60, Any Ethnicity. A traditional divorcee from Texas, who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she learns he is safe, she’s given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder more carefree side of herself. Soprano vocal range top: D

NICK/DOUG & Others– Male-Presenting, 50-60s, Any Ethnicity.
*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.
Baritone vocal range top: E

KEVIN J/ALI & Others– Male-Presenting, 30-40s, Middle Eastern.
*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.
Tenor/Baritenor

KEVIN T/GARTH & Others– Male-Presenting, 30-40s, Any Ethnicity.
*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.
Tenor vocal range top: G

BOB/MUHUMUZA & Others– Male-Presenting, 20-40s, Black.
*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.
Baritone

All roles are available. Casting is open to all ethnicities and races. Newcomers are welcome. Crew and other volunteers are also needed. For more information or directions, call 845-353-1313 or visit ElmwoodPlayhouse.com/Auditions.