Come From Away

SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AUDITION INFO Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff & David Hein Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family. Show Content Guidelines Music Theatre International licenses this production with a PG rating. We offer the following additional notes regarding content that may affect patron comfort. Come From Awa y celebrates human kindness and generosity at a time of tragedy, highlighting a side of the Sept. 11 story that offers hope amid the heartbreak. The show dramatizes the real-life scenario in which 38 planes were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, where the locals stepped up in a big way, working around the clock to provide first-rate hospitality to 7,000 confused passengers. The show depicts an international roster of colorful characters, each of whom experiences the unforeseen events in a distinct way. Come From Away includes some mature content as the characters navigate the crisis and their own desperation. Language • The word Jaysus is used six times; effing and shit are each used three times; arse/ass is used twice; and friggin’, damn and hell are each used once. Sexual Content • A few lines of dialogue directly reference or allude to sex or sexual situations. Drugs and Alcoho l • Characters drink or mention alcohol in numerous scenes. Violence • Several lines of dialogue and song lyrics speculate about the terrorist activities that caused the planes to land in Newfoundland. Mature Content • A few scenes depict racial profiling and xenophobia directed toward a Muslim passenger.