Come From Away
September 17, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street
Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
Come From Away
September 18, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street
Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
Come From Away
September 18, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street
Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
Come From Away
September 19, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street
Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
Come From Away
September 19, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street
Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
Come From Away
September 20, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street
Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
Come From Away
September 20, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street
Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
AUDITIONS: Adventure Clubhouse
September 21, 2026 - 6:00 pm at Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd Street
Puppetry Work
Objective: To assess the actor’s comfort and skill in using puppets.
During the audition actors will be provided with puppets to use while performing sides, demonstrating their ability to embody the characters and convey the story’s emotions and actions. They will need to bring the puppets to life, showcasing their ability to create distinct characters and maintain engaging interactions with the audience.
Three-Minute Fairy Tale Improv Exercise
Objective: To gauge the actor’s improvisational skills and creativity.
Details: Actors will be asked to improvise a 3-minute fairy tale based on a prompt provided on the spot. This exercise will help assess their quick thinking, storytelling ability, and capacity to engage and entertain young children.
Additional Information
Roles will be divided amongst the troupe members based on actor preference and availability. Five, one and a half hour rehearsals will be scheduled within the four weeks listed under each show title. Availability will be requested at a later date. It is NOT the expectation that you will be available for every title.
AUDITIONS: Annie
September 21, 2026 - 6:00 pm at Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd Street
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time to check in.
• Upon arrival, you’ll sign in, receive a name tag, and have your photo taken. You’ll be introduced to the production team present at the start of the audition.
• Please prepare 16–32 bars (30–45 seconds) of a song in the style of the show for your audition. Choose material that best showcases your voice. This usually is about the length of one verse plus a chorus of a given song.
• Walk-in auditions are welcome. Please arrive at 5:45 PM to sign up in person. Depending on availability, you may be asked to come back for a 7 pm or 8 pm spot.
• If you are needed for callbacks, you will be notified by 12:00 PM on Sept. 23, 2026
• All who audition will receive an email regarding final casting, whether cast or not. The cast list will also be posted online.
