Female, 50s—60s. Warm, natural contemporary Soprano with mix up to D.

Secondary roles: Crystal, Brenda

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.

Female, 40s-60s. Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E.

Secondary roles: Margie, Mickey

The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah.

Female, 20s. Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to E.

Secondary roles: Britney, Flight Attendant

An eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naive about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her.

Female, 40s-60s. Mezzo with belt up to B.

Secondary roles: Delores

The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her.

Female, 30s-40s. Mezzo with belt up to B.

Secondary roles: Martha

A no-nonsense mother of 3, 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.

Female, 40s-50s. Strong mezzo with an easy mixed or belted C#.

Secondary roles: Annette, Reporter

The first female captain for American Airlines, Beverley Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes.

Male, 30s-50s. Strong contemporary Tenor up to G.

Secondary roles: Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, Head Cardiologist

The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways.

Male, 30s-40s. Strong contemporary Tenor up to G.

Secondary roles: Garth, President Bush

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.

Male, 30s-40s. Tenor or Baritenor.

Secondary roles: Dwight, Ali

Kevin T’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible.

Male, 20s-40s. Baritone.

Secondary roles: Muhumuza, Captain Bristol

A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he's landed, fearing that it's World War 3, that someone going to shoot him and steal his wallet - but instead, he ends up losing his New York jadedness.

Male, 40s-60s. Gruff, natural sounding Baritone with a strong high G.

Secondary roles: Derm, Brenda’s brother, Eddie

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.

Male, 50s-60s. Warm, natural Baritone or Baritenor with an easy E and strong pop sensibility.

Secondary roles: Doug, Officer Stephenson, Male townsperson

An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane.