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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN AND UNPAID
Claude
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
Secondary Roles: Derm, Brenda’s Brother, Eddie
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal Range: Gruff, natural sounding Baritone with a strong high G. Baritone
Bonnie
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
Secondary Roles: Martha
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal Range: Mezzo with belt up to B.
Beulah
The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her.
Gender: female
Secondary Roles: Delores
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal Range: Mezzo with belt up to B.
Oz
The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly increases, Oz helps out in unexpected ways.
Gender: male
Secondary Roles: Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, Head Cardiologist
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal Range: Strong contemporary Tenor up to G
Janice
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
Secondary Roles: Britney, Flight Attendant
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal Range: Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and a mix up to E
Beverley
The first female captain for American Airlines, Pilot, Beverley Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes.
Gender: female
Secondary Roles: Annette, Reporter
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal Range: Strong mezzo with an easy mixed or belted C#.
Diane
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.
Gender: female
Secondary Roles: Crystal, Brenda
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal Range: Warm, natural contemporary Soprano with strong mix up to D
Nick
An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane.
Gender: male
Secondary Roles: Doug, Officer Stephenson, Male Townsperson
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal Range: Warm, natural Baritone or Baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility.
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.
Gender: male
Secondary Roles: Garth, President Bush
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal Range: Strong contemporary Tenor up to G.
Kevin J
Kevin's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible.
Gender: male
Secondary Roles: Dwight, Ali
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal Range: Tenor or Baritenor
Bob
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/African American
Secondary Roles: Muhummuza, Captain Bristol
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal Range: Baritone
Hannah
The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hanna waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah.
Gender: female/African American
Secondary Roles: Margie, Mickey
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal Range: Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E.
Swing Roles: We will be casting four swings (two male and two female) who will sing offstage and be prepared to step into any role as needed. Swings must be versatile, flexible, and ready to cover roles at a moment’s notice to ensure the show can go on!
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