Come From Away
Book, Music and Lyrics:
Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Directed by: Loriann Schmidt
Performances: Sep. 11, 12, 13(m), 18, 19(cc), 20(m, cc), 25, 26, 27(m); Oct 1, 2, 3
Shows start at 7:30pm in the evenings, 2:30pm for matinees.
*(m) matinee performances
*(cc) Closed Captioning available by Cue Captions
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Discover life as an islander with the story of the 38 planes that were diverted to Gander on September 11, 2001.
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About the Show
Come From Away is a heartfelt and uplifting musical inspired by the true events that unfolded after September 11, 2001, when thousands of airline passengers were unexpectedly stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. As residents open their homes and hearts to strangers from around the world, fear and uncertainty give way to compassion, humor, and lasting human connection. Filled with stirring music and remarkable true stories, the show celebrates kindness, resilience, and the extraordinary bonds that can form in the most unexpected moments.
Note: The language in Come From Away includes occasional strong words used in emotional or realistic contexts, reflecting the stress and urgency of the events surrounding September 11, 2001. The script is not heavily profane, but audiences can expect:
occasional use of words such as “damn,” “hell,” and stronger language including a few instances of the F-word
references to fear, terrorism, and the emotional aftermath of 9/11
some mature emotional themes and intense moments
Cast List
Claude, Mayors
Dennis Fisher
Oz, Joey, Ensemble
Jonah Mancini
Beulah, Ensemble
Julianna Gibbons
Bonnie, Ensemble
Ally Halfman
Janice, Ensemble
Sarah Munk
Doug, Nick, Ensemble
Rob Henry
Annette, Ensemble
Gray Galaway
Garth, Kevin T
Jay Kendall
Margie, Ensemble
Charlotte Headrick
Dwight, Kevin J
Logan Peterson
Crystal, Ensemble
Johanna Spencer
Beverly
Nathalie Reid-Holbrook
Bob, Ensemble
James Hall
Diane, Ensemble
Bec Hasel
Hannah, Ensemble
Danae Newson
Flight Attendant, Ensemble
Emma Christensen
Delores, Ensemble
Kiana Rust
Ali, Ensemble
Karim Hamdy
Micky, Rabbi, Ensemble
Bill Brown
Terry, Ensemble
Jennifer Moody
2026 Dates:
Sep. 11, 12, 13(m), 18, 19(cc), 20(m, cc), 25, 26, 27(m);
Oct. 1, 2, 3, 2026
Shows start at 7:30pm in the evenings, 2:30pm for matinees.
*(m) matinee performances
*(cc) Closed Captioning available by Cue Captions
Performances
Loriann Schmidt has done theater all her life. Starting in 2nd grade with an appearance in The Music Man, the theater bug (and lighting bug) has always been with her. Her first light board was her own invention (in high school) made with rheostats and an old suitcase, a ton of soldering lead and a whiff of smoke. A long string of shows both professional and community as costume designer, light designer, stage manager, assistant director and director followed and the rest, they say, is history. Most recently, Loriann has directed shows at Pentacle, Keizer Homegrown Theatre and a private school in Beaverton. She has been active in other areas of Albany Civic Theatre as Lighting Manager, costume designer and all-around Helpful Person. She has previously directed The Great Gatsby, and Ride the Cyclone at ACT.
Loriann Schmidt, Director
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