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Book, Music, & Lyrics: Irene Sankoff & David Hein Director/Choreographer: Kevin P. Hill Music Director: Michael McBride First rehearsal (in MA): September 1 Opens: September 16 Closes: September 27 CLAUDE AND OTHERS (He/Him, 45 - 60's) - Gruff, natural sounding Baritone with a strong high G. 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. BOB / MUHUMUZA AND OTHERS (He/Him, Black, 25 - 40) Baritone. 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 MUHUMUZA, an African passenger who, despite a language barrier, finds common ground with a local bus driver. OZ AND OTHERS (He/Him, 30 - 50) Strong contemporary Tenor up to G. The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. NICK / DOUG AND OTHERS (He/Him, 40 – 55) Vocal range top: E5 (Doug). Warm natural Baritone or Baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility (Nick). Doug: An Air Traffic Controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals. Nick: An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane. KEVIN T / GARTH AND OTHERS (He/Him, 30 - 45) 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, GARTH: The head of the local union, representing the Bus Drivers. Vocal range: Strong contemporary Tenor up to G (Kevin T), Top - G4 (Garth) KEVIN J / ALI AND OTHERS (He/Him, 30 - 40's) Tenor or Baritone. Kevin T's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible. Also, ALI: a MUSLIM man who experiences prejudice during the events surrounding the September 11th attacks. BEVERLEY / ANNETTE AND OTHERS (She/Her, 40 - 50’s) The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved f lying, when her world suddenly changes. Also, ANNETTE: A local teacher at the Gander Academy and mother to a lot of children. Vocal range: (Beverley) Strong mezzo with an easy mixed or belted. (Annette) top: D4. BEULAH AND OTHERS (ROLE ON OFFER) (She/Her, 45 - 60’s) Mezzo with belt up to B. The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. DIANE AND OTHERS (She/Her, 45 - 60) Warm natural contemporary Soprano with strong mix up to D. 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. HANNAH AND OTHERS (She/Her, 40 - 60’s) Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E. The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. JANICE AND OTHERS (ROLE ON OFFER) (She/Her, 20’s) Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E. 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. BONNIE AND OTHERS (ROLE ON OFFER) (She/Her, 30 - 40’s) Mezzo with belt up to B. 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. THE FOLLOWING ARE OFFSTAGE TRACKS AND PRIMARILY NON-UNION CONTRACTS: STANDBY: DIANE / BEULAH / HANNAH (She/Her, 40-60) Excellent, versatile Actor to cover the full tracks of multiple Principals. Strong movement ability required. STANDBY: BEVERLEY / JANICE / BONNIE (She/Her, 30-50) Excellent, versatile Actor to cover the full tracks of multiple Principals. Strong movement ability required. STANDBY: CLAUDE / NICK (He/Him 40-60) Excellent, versatile Actor to cover the full tracks of multiple Principals. Strong movement ability required. STANDBY: BOB / KEVIN J (He/Him, Black, 25-40) Excellent, versatile Actor to cover the full tracks of multiple Principals. Strong movement ability required. STANDBY: OZ / KEVIN T (He/Him, 25-40) Excellent, versatile Actor to cover the full tracks of multiple Principals. Strong movement ability required. |
