Come From Away
Performances
April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18
Auditions
December 13 6:30pm
December 14 6:30pm
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 gives theatres the opportunity to contribute to its worldwide impact by spreading the show’s message of kindness, unity, and resilience with their communities.
Directed by Kathleen Hill
Assistant Directed by Rosemary Lounsbury
Musical Direction by Rob Dionne
Sponsored by Bruce and Kris Gurall
Character Breakdown
Claude/ Derm/ Eddie, Brenda’s Brother
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: G4
Bonnie / Martha
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: B4
Beulah/ Delores
The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 60
Oz/ Joey/ Customs Officer/ Mr. Michaels/ Terry/ Matty/ Rabbi/ Head Cardiologist
The quirky constable in the two person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: G4
Janice / Britney/ Flight Attendant
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: E5
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: G4
Bonnie / Martha
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: B4
Beulah/ Delores
The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 60
Oz/ Joey/ Customs Officer/ Mr. Michaels/ Terry/ Matty/ Rabbi/ Head Cardiologist
The quirky constable in the two person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: G4
Janice / Britney/ Flight Attendant
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: E5
Beverley/Annette/ Reporter
Beverley: The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverley Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes.
Annette: A schoolteacher at Gander Academy with an active fantasy life.
Gender: Female
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C#5
Diane/ Crystal/ Brenda
A traditional divorcee from Texas, terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out he’s safe, she has a new lease on life and discovers a wilder, more carefree side of herself.
Gender: Female
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Nick/Doug/ Officer Stephenson/ Male Townsperson
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: E4
Beverley: The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverley Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes.
Annette: A schoolteacher at Gander Academy with an active fantasy life.
Gender: Female
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C#5
Diane/ Crystal/ Brenda
A traditional divorcee from Texas, terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out he’s safe, she has a new lease on life and discovers a wilder, more carefree side of herself.
Gender: Female
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Nick/Doug/ Officer Stephenson/ Male Townsperson
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: E4
Kevin T/Garth/ President Bush
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 stranded. Inspired by the town’s generosity, Kevin creates the Pay It Forward Foundation.
Garth: The head of the local union, representing the Bus Drivers.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: G4
Kevin J/Ali/ Dwight
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50
Hannah/ Margie/ Mickey
The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: E5
Bob/ Muhumuza/ Captain Bristol
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 40
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 stranded. Inspired by the town’s generosity, Kevin creates the Pay It Forward Foundation.
Garth: The head of the local union, representing the Bus Drivers.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: G4
Kevin J/Ali/ Dwight
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50
Hannah/ Margie/ Mickey
The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: E5
Bob/ Muhumuza/ Captain Bristol
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 40
Come From Away is presented through special arrangement by Music Theatre International (MTI)
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com