Our Character Insights are designed to help you prepare for Come From Away Auditions with confidence. Each character card includes a brief description, vocal range, and age range to help you find the best fit for your voice and strengths. We encourage you to audition for any role you feel is right for you! Casting is open to all, and we welcome performers of all genders, ethnicities, ages (18+) and body types.
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Ensemble (roles include: Crystal, Brenda, Brenda’s Brother, George W. Bush, Cardiologist, Delores, Margie, Martha, Rabbi, Mickey, Britney, Passengers, Pilots, Flight Attendants, etc)
CHARACTER AGE: 30-60s | VOCAL RANGE: Any
This role plays many characters to bring the story to life – Gander islanders, plane people, and more.
Beverly (also plays: Muhumuza’s Wife)
CHARACTER AGE: 40-50s | VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo
The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes.
Claude (also plays: Derm, Eddie)
CHARACTER AGE: 40-60s | VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
The well-liked mayor of Gander, Claude loves his work, the townspeople and his daily traditions, but he’s never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before.
Oz (also plays: Pilot 7, Mr. Michaels, Matty, Joey)
CHARACTER AGE: 30-50s | VOCAL RANGE: Tenor
The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. when the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexptected ways.
Kevin T (also plays: Garth, Control 8, Pilot 8, Local 8)
CHARACTER AGE: 30-40s | VOCAL RANGE: Tenor
The head of an environmental agency in LA, Kevin was on vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Kevin) when they are stranded in Gander.
Kevin J (also plays: Dwight, Ali, Pilot 2+3, Staff 9)
CHARACTER AGE: 30-40s | VOCAL RANGE: Tenor/Baritone
Kevin T’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave Gander as soon as possible. *Played by a Person of Color
Hannah (also plays: Control 2, Staff 6, Passenger 2, Local 12)
CHARACTER AGE: 40-60s | VOCAL RANGE: Soprano
The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news of her son and is comforted by Beulah. *Played by a Person of Color
Beulah (also plays: Staff 5+8, Customs Officer 4)
CHARACTER AGE: 40-60s | VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo
The head of the gander legion, with a firefighter son, who walks with Hannah to her church and prays with her.
Bonnie (also plays: Staff 7, Hindu Passenger, Flight Attendant, Reporter 5)
CHARACTER AGE: 30-40s | VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo
No-nonsense mom of three and head of the Gander SPCAa. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety.
Diane (also plays: Control 9, Pilot 9, Local 9, Crowd 10)
CHARACTER AGE: 50-60s | VOCAL RANGE: Soprano
A traditional divorcee from Texas who is terrified her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. She’s given a new lease on life and discovers a more carefree side of herself.
Nick (also plays: Doug, Control 12, Male Townsperson)
CHARACTER AGE: 30-60s | VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane.
Janice (also plays: Pilot 1, Passenger 6, Party Girl, Crowd 12)
CHARACTER AGE: 20s | VOCAL RANGE: Soprano
An eager new TV reporter thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naive about the world, she must face the pain and confusion around her.
Annette (also plays: Control 6, Party Girl, Flight Attendant, Passenger 12)
CHARACTER AGE: 40-60s | VOCAL RANGE: Any
A local teacher at the gander academy and mother to a lot of children.
Bob (also plays: Captain Bristol, Muhumuza, Control 10, Pilot 10)
CHARACTER AGE: 20-40s | VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he’s landed, fearing that someone is going to steal his wallet. Instead he ends up losing his New York jadedness. *Played by a Person of Color