Book, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Directed by Sarah Kieffner
Produced by Leslie Berra
Performance dates: Aug. 7-22
This musical is based on the true story of the 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The Tony & Olivier Award winning show celebrates the extraordinary kindness of the small town’s residents who opened their homes and hearts to the “come from aways,” creating unexpected friendships and a powerful story of human connection and resilience.
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Cast
Casting Note: In response to community feedback concerning our casting of Come From Away, while our auditions were open to all, we acknowledge that simply reaching out through our past channels as a call for auditions was not enough to build a diverse and inclusive cast for this show that reflects the artistic community we aspire to be. Pull-Tight Players Theater is committed to welcoming performers, volunteers, and audiences of all backgrounds. We know this work is ongoing, and we are committed to making progress through intentional actions rather than words alone. We have put a Call For Auditions Framework in place to ensure we are informing more people in more communities across Middle Tennessee about auditions. We appreciate all who have shared their perspectives with us and helped us grow as an organization. Meanwhile, we congratulate our cast and crew of Come From Away on their magnificent presentation of a show that deeply moved our audiences.
Claude – Donald Seitz
Beverly – Erin Knight
Diane – Meghan Backes
Nick – Art Peach
Hannah – Emily Diener
Beulah – Annie Rice
Oz – Jon Kieffner
Bonnie – Rory Michelson
Kevin T. – J.T. Landry
Kevin J. – John Scamardella
Bob – Joel Michelson
Janice – Sophie Simmons
Crew
Stage Manager – Dustin Greenleaf
Musical Director – Savannah Aiello
Choreographer – Bre Hall
Costume Designer – Melanie McBurney
Set Designer & Crew Chief – Dan Linney
Properties Managers – Leslie Berra, Hollie Osteen
Lighting Designer – David Weatherbee
Lighting Operator – Philip Johnson
Microphone Mixer – Dan Kassis
Sound Operator – Beth Woodruff
Accent Coach/Photography/Lobby Display – Jeanne Drone
Special Note: One of the real “plane people,” Kevin Tuerff, whose experience inspired the character of Kevin T., attended the final dress rehearsal of Come From Away, Aug. 5, in Franklin. READ MORE.
Come From Away is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
