Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, this smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives with open hearts.
Experience this joyous story and soaring music as spirited locals and global passengers come together to forge friendships that will stay with them forever. The first female American Airlines captain, the quick-thinking town mayor, the mother of a New York firefighter and the eager local news reporter are among the many real characters caught at the start of the moment that changed the course of history and whose stories became a true celebration of hope, humanity and unity.
PRODUCTION DATES
Familiarisation Evening - Tuesday 6th May 2025
Auditions - Sunday 11th May 2025
Rehearsals - Sundays and Tuesdays
Show Dates - 24th - 26th July 2025
We are looking to cast all roles:
CHARACTER INFORMATION
People of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition for any role outlined below.
This is an ensemble piece. All roles share in the storytelling, play multiple characters and will have various duties onstage including setting of furniture.
FEMALE PRESENTING ROLES
Diane (also plays Crystal and Brenda) Stage Age Range: 50s
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.
Vocal: Warm, natural contemporary soprano with strong mix to D - Solo range: A3-C#5
Hannah (also plays Margie, Mickey, Party Girl) Stage Age Range: 40s-60s
The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hanna waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. As the party girl, must be comfortable flashing the audience.
Vocal: Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix to E - Solo range: A3-D5
Janice (also plays Flight Attendant, Britney, Party Girl) Stage Age Range: 20s
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. As the party girl, must be comfortable flashing the audience.
Vocal: Contemporary soprano/mezzo with strong pop belt and mix to D - Solo range: B3-C5
Beulah (also plays Delores, Customs Officer) Stage Age Range: 40s-60s
The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her.
Vocal: Mezzo with belt to B - Solo range: B3-D5
Bonnie (also plays Martha) Stage Age Range: 30s-40s
A no-nonsense mother of 3, Bonnie is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the plane, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety – but in frustration, she often lashes out at those around her.
Vocal: Mezzo with belt to B - Solo range: G3-B4
Beverley (also plays Annette) Stage Age Range: 40s-50s
Beverley – The first female captain for American Airlines. Pilot Beverley Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes.
Annette – A local teacher at the Gander Academy and mother to a lot of children.
Vocal: Strong singer with an easy mixed or belted C# - Solo range: F#3-F5
MALE PRESENTING ROLES
Oz (also plays Joey, Customs Officer, Mr Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, Head Cardiologist) Stage Age Range: 30s-50s
The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways.
Vocal: Strong contemporary tenor Solo range: B2-A4
Kevin T (also plays Garth, President Bush) Stage Age Range: 30s-40s
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.
Vocal: Strong contemporary tenor Solo range: A2-F#4
Kevin J (also plays Ali, Dwight) Stage Age Range: 30s-40s
Kevin T’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible.
Vocal: Tenor or baritone - Solo range: A2-E4
Bob (also plays Muhumuza, Captain Bristol) Stage Age Range: 20s-40s
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.
Vocal: Baritone Solo range: C3-E4
Claude (also plays Derm, Brenda’s Brother, Eddie) Stage Age Range: 40s-60s
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.
Vocal: Gruff, natural sounding baritone with a strong high G Solo range: B2- G4
Nick (also plays Doug, Male Townsperson) Stage Age Range: 50s
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.
Vocal: Warm, natural baritone or baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility - Solo range: B2-D4
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