Teens Needed for "Dear Evan Hansen" Show
Seeking performers ages 16 and up for the "Dear Evan Hansen" Show. Please see the details below. About the project: 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. Additional info: Auditions will consist of vocals and readings from the script. All materials will be taught at auditions. Please bring a list of all conflicts from June 2- August 2. Performances will be held July 24, 25, and 31 and August 1 and 2 at the Bristol Opera House. If interested, please apply.
6 roles
Smart, sincere, and excruciatingly self-conscious, Evan prefers to hover in the background, a supporting player in his own life, too afraid to step forward into the spotlight and risk ridicule or, what might be worse, no one noticing him at all. Playable age: 17 Pop tenor G2-B4
Sensitive and sophisticated, with a sharp sense of humor, Zoe could care less about the status games and popularity rites of high school. She feels a terrible ambivalence over her brother’s death. Playable age: 16. Pop Soprano F3-E5
An angry, disaffected loner, Connor has been a troubled kid for as long as anyone can remember, an enigma and a source of endless consternation to his long-suffering parents. Playable age: 17 Pop Bari-Tenor G2-G4
Droll and sarcastic, Jared covers his own insecurities with a well-practiced swagger and a know-it-all arrogance. Playable age: 17 Pop Tenor: A2-B4
Earnest to a fault, prone to melodrama, Alana hides a deeper loneliness beneath an ever-present smile and an almost aggressive friendliness. Playable age: 17 Pop Soprano: F3-E5
In addition the above listed roles, this production will be feature a small ensemble of 6 additional performers. This ensemble will be utilized in Waving Through A Window, You Will Be Found, and select other moments throughout the show. They serve as both observers and participants in Evan’s story, embodying the pervasive presence of social media, public opinion, and collective empathy.
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