SYNOPSIS & CHARACTERS

SYNOPSIS (pulled from MTI site) https://www.mtishows.com/come-from-away

Come From Away is a critically acclaimed musical featuring a culturally relevant script accompanied by a deeply moving score by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. The show has earned global success with 37 award nominations, 13 of which resulted in wins, most notably Best New Musical at the 2019 Olivier Awards and Outstanding Musical at the 2017 Drama Desk Awards. The show’s global presence resonates across all audiences as an uplifting reminder of humanity’s ability to come together, no matter what the circumstances.

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. With a flexible cast size and possibilities for technical creativity, Come From Away is guaranteed to be a show for audiences to remember.

Claude & others: 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

Bonnie & others: 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

Beulah & others: 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

Oz & others: 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

Janice & others: 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

Beverley/Annette & others

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

Diane & others: 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/Doug & others:

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/Garth & others

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/Ali & others:

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

Hannah & others: 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

Bob & others: 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