The Best Audition Songs for Come From Away

If you’re looking for audition songs for Come From Away, it’s best to choose a folk/rock song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.

Because Come From Away premiered in 2013, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed by a musical theatre professional to ensure fit and audition readiness.

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Step 1: Review Audition Info

Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.

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Step 2: Study the Show

Before auditioning, you should get familiar with the show, and listening to the cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn more about Come From Away.

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Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.

There’s usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. I would suggest ticking that box and taking whatever you are offered. Every role is important, and you will earn valuable experience in a show.

And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (rather than a specific character), there’s always a chance of being cast in a leading or supporting role!

To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. And when you’re ready, decide which character you’d like to audition for. And finally, choose a suitable song from the list below!

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*Note: Since Come From Away is an ensemble heavy-show, songs will be sorted by vocal type only instead of by character below.

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Keys” – Passing Strange

“Say the Word” – The Mad Ones

“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones

“Winter Blooms” – Alice by Heart

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Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)

“Dead Man’s Boots” – The Last Ship

“Love Like That” – Passing Strange

“The Last Ship” – The Last Ship

“The Night the Pugilist Learned How To Dance” – The Last Ship

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Come Down Now” – Passing Strange

“Playing Nancy” – Groundhog Day

“The Tree on the Hill” – The Lightning Thief

“Thin Air” – Amélie

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Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“I Could Go Back” – Fugitive Songs

“Remember Me” – Little Fish

“Remember This” – The Mad Ones

“That’ll Never Be Me” – Now. Here. This

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Getting There” – Fugitive Songs

“Leave” – Once

“Time” – Tuck Everlasting

“Work the Wound” – Passing Strange

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Come From Away:

• “Bread and Circuses” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “Ismene” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Moon Man Walk” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Play Memory” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

• “We Both Are➝” from Footloose  (Ren)

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Final Step: Audition Prep

Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to start preparing. Need help? Here’s a FREE audition prep checklist to stay organized for future auditions!

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Come From Away Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Come From Away, along with which characters sing in each of them. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! The following is more intended to be used for character research purposes.

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“Welcome to the Rock” – Claude, Ensemble

“38 Planes” – Ensemble

“Blankets and Bedding” – Ensemble

“28 Hours / Wherever We Are” – Ensemble

“Darkness and Trees” – Ensemble

“On the Bus” – Ensemble

“Darkness and Trees (Reprise)” – Ensemble

“Lead Us Out of the Night” – Ensemble

“Phoning Home” – Ensemble

“Costume Party” – Ensemble

“I Am Here” – Hannah

“Prayer” – Kevin T, Ensemble

“On the Edge” – Ensemble

“In the Bar / Heave Away” – Ensemble

“Screech In” – Claude, Ensemble

“Me and the Sky” – Beverley, Ensemble

“Stop the World” – Nick, Diane, Ensemble

“Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere” – Beverley, Ensemble

“Something’s Missing” – Ensemble

“Finale” – Claude, Company

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Which of these audition songs for Come From Away did you choose?

And how did the audition go? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.

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