The Asolo Repertory Theatre is bringing Come From Away to life with a set full of character, detail, and authentic touches from Canada. Asolo Rep describes the show as:
“... the inspiring true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. As fear and uncertainty gripped the world, the people of Gander responded with open arms. Through music, humor, and heart this hit Broadway musical celebrates the power of human connection, reminds us that kindness can bring people together in the unlikeliest of times, and affirms that hope can arise in the unlikeliest places..”
Designer Adam Koch has created a layered, immersive set—complete with shelves of artifacts from hockey sticks, maple leaves, Tim Hortons signage, and yes… authentic license plates.
A special thank you to Senior Props Master Frank J. Paul. Seeing our license plates woven into creative work like this is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. Every plate has a story—and sometimes that story ends up on a stage, helping tell another.
