Dear Evan Hansen
September 25 12:30 PM
– October 11 7:00 AM
Venue
The Nellie W. Codding Theatre
CONTENT ADVISORY: This play includes strong language and themes of depression and suicide. For more information, please contact the Box Office at (707) 588-3400.
Book by Steven Levenson
Music and Lyrics by Banj Pasek & Justin Paul
Director: Kim Bromley
Music Director: Kenji Harada
Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has felt invisible his entire life. But when a tragedy shocks his community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, though, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper than he bargained for.
Dear Evan Hansen opened in New York to rave reviews, striking an emotional chord with critics and audiences alike. It went on to win six 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the Drama League Award for Outstanding Musical Production, two Obie Awards, a Drama Desk Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards and two Helen Hayes Awards.
“One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history.” —The Washington Post
Cast
Addison is thrilled to be participating in Spreckels Performing Arts Center’s production of Dear Evan Hansen! Previous musical credits include: Ricky Potts in Ride the Cyclone and Ambrose in Hello Dolly! at the Santa Rosa Junior College. His other roles have included Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, The Beast in Beauty and the Beast, and Bob Wallace in White Christmas, all at Roustabout Theater in Santa Rosa. At 20 years old, he is a full time student and Psychology major at the SRJC. Many thanks to his family for their unwavering support. Enjoy the show!
Aliya is delighted to be back on the Spreckels stage! She has been performing since her freshman year of high school and has appeared in a handful of productions since, including recent roles as a Bird Girl (Seussical), Karnak (Ride the Cyclone), Lydia Deetz (Beetlejuice), Roxie Hart (Chicago), and Miss Hannigan (Annie). For the past three years, Aliya has studied voice with Evvy Carlstrom-March, whose mentorship has been instrumental in her development as a performer. Outside of theater, she is a preschool teacher while also teaching music, dance, and theater to young children in both elementary schools and studio settings, and is passionate about helping them build confidence through the arts. Aliya is deeply grateful to her family, mentors, and friends for their unwavering love and support.
Jacqueline is a recent transplant from Detroit, MI and holds a BFA in Acting from Michigan State University ‘21, with minors in Musical Theatre and Dance. You may have seen her portray Louise LeBreton in The Hello Girls at Ross Valley Players earlier this year, where she made her California theatre debut. She is delighted to take on the role of Zoe, and dedicates every show to her late parents and late grandmother.
Website: www.jacquelineleesings.com
Julianne has been performing in local community theaters since 2011. Some of her favorite roles have included Muriel Eubanks in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Sonoma Arts Live), Janet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Show (6th Street Playhouse, 2014 SFBACC award for Principal Actress), Jeannie Garstecki in The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Lucky Penny Productions, 2023 SFBACC nomination for Featured Performance), and multiple roles in Almost, Maine (Lucky Penny Productions, the 4-person cast tied for Best Actor, 2024 Arty Awards). Outside the theater world, Julianne is an environmental educator at Pepperwood and a teacher at Santa Rosa Area Music Together.
Michelle is honored to be sharing the stage with a most incredible cast and to be part of telling this important story. Playing the part of a mother trying her best hits home with her as Michelle’s most important role to date has been as Mama to her two wild girls. Michelle has happily served as stage/ music director for Sonoma County’s youth theater for 15 years and as a Speech Therapy Assistant for the past 5 years. Her great joy is to help children express themselves and to see them thrive in the inclusive and loving community of the performing arts. Michelle has been seen on stage too! Some favorite roles include Rita in Groundhog Day, Audrey 2 in Little Shop of Horrors, and Fantine in Les Miserable.
Nathaniel is very excited to be a part of his first show with Spreckels. He has just finished a great season with Woodminster Amphitheater with multiple shows like Carousel, being the understudy for Billy, The Full Monty playing Malcolm. He is very thankful for how welcoming Spreckels has been, and hopes you enjoy the show.
Neil is excited to be making his debut at Spreckels Performing Arts as Jared Kleinman. He recently moved to California from Washington State and has been enjoying all the wonderful opportunities the Bay Area has to offer. He’d like to thank his family for supporting his theatrical endeavors, and all the cast and crew for delivering such a wonderful show. He would also like to thank the audience for attending and keeping theatre alive. Enjoy the show! (P.S. He apologizes in advance for the substantial amount of jokes about phalluses)
Nick is excited to be making his Spreckels debut. Recent shows include Urinetown with Ray of Light. Head Over Heels, A Christmas Story with 6th Street Playhouse, 9-5 and Anastasia. Some favorite parts include Urinetown (Bobby Strong), Ragtime (Younger Brother), Into the Woods (Jack), Big River (Huck). He also shows Beagles..yes, like the movie Best in Show
Venue
The Nellie W. Codding Theatre
CONTENT ADVISORY: This play includes strong language and themes of depression and suicide. For more information, please contact the Box Office at (707) 588-3400.