Come From Away

Character Synopses

Claude (MAYOR)

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, Accents: Claude: ???????? Newfoundland Other roles: ???????? Canadian (varied locals)

Bonnie (VET)

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, Accents: Bonnie: ???????? Newfoundland, Other roles: ???????? Canadian / sometimes ???????? American

Beulah

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, Accents: Beulah: Canadian Newfoundland, Delores American

Oz (LARGE MULTI ROLE CHARACTER)

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, Accents: Oz: ???????? Newfoundland, Other roles: Mixed

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.

Also plays Britney and Flight Attendant.

Gender: female, Age: 20 to 30, Accents: Janice: ???????? Standard Canadian, Other roles (locals, passengers): ???????? Newfoundland / ???????? American

Beverley

The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly change.

Also plays Annette (A schoolteacher at Gander Academy with an active fantasy life) and Reporter.

Gender: female, Age: 50 to 60, Accent: Beverly: ???????? Southern American (Texas), Annette: ???????? Newfoundland, Other ensemble bits: ???????? Canadian / ???????? General American

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.

Also plays Crystal and Brenda.

Gender: female, Age: 50 to 60, Accent: Diane: ???????? Texas, Other roles (locals, passengers): ???????? Canadian / ???????? General American

Nick

An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane.

Also plays Doug (Air traffic controller, married to Bonnie, tried to help is wife and the animals), Officer Stephenson, and Male Townsperson.

Gender: male, Age: 50 to 60, Accent: Nick: ???????? British (RP / light London), Other roles (locals, officials): ???????? Newfoundland / Canadian

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.

Also plays Garth (Head of the local union, representing the bus drivers) and President Bush.

Gender: male, Age: 30 to 50, Accent: Kevin T: ???????? General American, Garth (Newfoundlander): ???????? Newfoundland, Other roles: ???????? American

Kevin J

Kevin's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible.

Also plays Dwight and Ali (An Egyptian man travelling to America who experiences isolation and Islamophobia but connects with Beulah).

Gender: male, Age: 30 to 50, Accent: Kevin J: ???????? Canadian (Toronto), Ali (Egyptian passenger): Middle Eastern–influenced English (very light, respectful)

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.

Also plays Muhumuza and Captain Bristol.

Gender: male, Age: 20 to 40, Accent: Bob: ???????? New York, Other roles (bus driver, locals): ???????? Newfoundland / Canadian / African

Hannah

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, Accent: Hannah: ???????? General American, Other roles: ???????? Canadian