Casting Performers for "Come From Away" Play

Diane is 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 he is safe, she’s given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder, more carefree side of herself. Alto belt and mix/soprano voice.

The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Soulful belt and mix/soprano voice.

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. Comedy skills a plus. Excellent characterful belt voice comfortable with mix/soprano.

A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he’s landed, fearing that someone will take advantage of him – but instead he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Baritone.

MENASA, Asian, Latinx/Hispanic, Black, Indigenous or any ethnicity. Kevin T’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave and get back to the U.S. as soon as possible. Doubles as ALI, an Egyptian passenger. Excellent rich baritenor/tenor 2 voice.

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 searches for greater meaning and ways to give back. Doubles as GARTH, head of the local union representing the bus drivers. Excellent tenor voice.

An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for another passenger, Diane. Doubles as DOUG, an air traffic controller and husband to Bonnie. Characterful baritenor or tenor voice.

An American Airlines pilot, Beverley has always loved flying, but her world is changed when she hears about coworkers who were killed in the attacks, and when she is confronted by passengers who refuse to fly again. Excellent singer with a high mix/belt and soprano voice.

A no-nonsense mother of 3, 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 sometimes lashes out at her husband, Doug. Excellent singer with a strong alto/2nd soprano voice.

The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople, and his daily traditions, but he’s never before had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude. Doubles as DERM, mayor of the nearby town of Appleton. Rich, characterful baritone voice.

The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Doubles as JOEY, a rambunctious passenger on one of the planes who enjoys a good drink. Excellent pop tenor voice.

Head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, she befriends Hannah, walking to church and praying with her, while overcoming her suspicions of Ali. Quick-witted and open hearted, Beulah loves to share a joke. Excellent singer with an alto/belt with a mix voice.