Non Equity Casting — Come From Away / Claude | Emerald Coast Theatre Company

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Role: Claude Elliott track (Male-identifying)

Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC), a 501(c)(3) professional nonprofit theatre in Miramar Beach, FL, is casting the Claude Elliott track for our Season 14 opening production of the Tony Award–winning musical Come From Away.

ROLE BREAKDOWN — CLAUDE ELLIOTT Gender: Male-identifying Playing age: 40s–60s Vocal type: Character baritone; a strong ensemble singer comfortable in folk/rock-inflected group numbers. Character: Claude Elliott — the plain-spoken, big-hearted Mayor of Gander who helps rally the town — alongside other townspeople and passengers. Like every track in this ensemble of twelve, the actor plays multiple roles and must transform quickly between them. Dialect requirements: The Newfoundland (Gander) dialect is essential for this track. Movement: Ensemble storytelling with chair-based staging, quick character shifts, and stylized group movement. Strong stage stamina required.

AUDITION Please prepare all of the following: "Welcome to the Rock" — the opening of the show, from the top through where the rest of the company comes in. Sing to live piano or a backing track. An up-tempo musical theatre selection — a contrasting piece, roughly one minute, that shows range and personality. A one-minute monologue in the Newfoundland (Gander) dialect — Claude's dialect.

VIDEO SUBMISSION ONLY This is a video (self-tape) audition. Email your submission (YouTube link preferred). Please include: Headshot and résumé (attached or linked) Self-tape video containing all prepared pieces. One continuous video or separate clips are both fine. ECTC Audition Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ru2F6jfvyuctvZVW39H-aUMYcoDZw_3Y/view?usp=sharing Subject line: Come From Away – Claude Elliott – [Your Name] Submission deadline: July 20

CONTRACT Housing and Travel Stipend provided.

DURATION

Aug 23, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

SALARY

$350.00 – $450.00 per week

• NON-UNION