The audition will consist of the following:
Actors will have a 10-minute audition time. Auditions will be first come, first served and you will sign in at the audition and be seen in the order of sign in. Headshots are highly recommended for your audition application. Resumes are optional but are also great if you have one. You must fill out the audition application at the bottom of this page prior to your audition.
The cast size is 12. We will not expand the cast, so each actor will be playing multiple roles.
Twin Falls Theatre Collective | 310 Main St, Filer, ID 83328
Twin Falls Theatre Collective | 310 Main St, Filer, ID 83328
Twin Falls Theatre Collective | 310 Main St, Filer, ID 83328
Please prepare 2 contrasting monologues of roughly 1 minute in length each. In addition, actors will be asked to cold read from the script. You will also be asked to read with an accent. Please review the pronunciation guide and be prepared to use it in your monologue OR in the cold read.
Prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show (about 90-120 seconds). You can bring a track or an accompanist. There is a piano available. The director has no preference on whether you prepare a song from the show or something in the style of the show. Please don’t sing a cappella.
The choreography videos for auditions are below. Please be prepared to dance in small groups about every 30 minutes. Based on when you sign in you may dance before your audition, or you may need to wait until the next small group is ready to do the dance portion of your audition. The music starts at about 2:35 of the ‘Finale’ on the soundtrack.
Video auditions are allowed for this audition. They are due by 4pm on May 9th, 2026. If you’re submitting a video audition, please have your video on Youtube, Google Drive, or similar, with public access set, PRIOR to starting your audition application. The application asks for the link and is required if you select a video audition.
The role of Oz is precast.
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. Also plays Derm and Brenda’s Brother, Eddie. Gender: male Age: 40 to 60 Vocal range top: G4
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. Also plays Martha. Gender: female Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: B4
The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. Also plays Delores. Gender: female Age: 40 to 60
The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Also plays Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist. Gender: male Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range top: G4
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. Also plays Britney and Flight Attendant. Gender: female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: E5
Beverely: The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. Annette: A schoolteacher at Gander Academy with an active fantasy life. Also plays Reporter. Gender: female Age: 50 to 60 Vocal range top: C#5
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. Also plays Crystal and Brenda. Gender: female Age: 50 to 60 Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: A3
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. Also plays Officer Stephenson, and Male Townsperson. Gender: male Age: 50 to 60 Vocal range top: E4
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. Also plays President Bush. Gender: male Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range top: G4
Kevin J: Kevin's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible. Ali: An Egyptian man traveling to America who experiences isolation and Islamophobia but who finds a connection to Beulah. Also plays Dwight. Gender: male Age: 30 to 50
The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Also plays Margie and Mickey. Gender: female Age: 40 to 60 Vocal range top: E5
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. Also plays Muhumuza and Captain Bristol. Gender: male Age: 20 to 40
