Come From Away

Director: Aaron Galligan-Stierle
Music Director: Doug Levine

Come From Away tells a remarkable true story of the week following the September 11 attacks when 38 planes carrying approximately 7,000 passengers were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, where the small town welcomed strangers, shared its resources, and formed human bonds in a moment of global crisis. Theatrically, the musical creates a vivid ensemble piece: multiple characters drawn from real interviews (both Gander locals and stranded passengers) appear, change roles, share stories, and together form a tapestry of resilience, hospitality, and community. The show features a chorus of voices and a minimal set design, allowing the emotional truth of the moment to shine. The result is an uplifting yet honest piece of theatre that affirms human connection amid crisis.