Audition Notice: Dear Evan Hansen

And·Seen Theatrical Productions is thrilled to announce auditions for Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award-winning musical about connection, belonging, and the courage to be seen.

Join us as we bring this powerful and contemporary musical to the stage at the North Front Theatre.

Audition Dates: March 23–24, 7-9 PM, (Audition slots must be reserved in advance.)

Performance Dates: May 22–31, 2026 at North Front Theatre, Wilmington, NC

Please prepare:

16–32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song to be sung a cappella or with a backing track.

Roles Available

Evan Hansen

Male presenting, plays 17
An anxious high school senior struggling to connect with others. Intelligent, sincere, and deeply vulnerable. Strong contemporary pop tenor.

Heidi Hansen

Female presenting, 30s–40s
Evan’s hardworking single mother who deeply loves her son but struggles to balance work and parenting.

Zoe Murphy

Female presenting, plays 16–18
Connor’s sister. Smart, guarded, and searching for independence from her complicated family dynamic.

Connor Murphy

Male presenting, plays 17
A troubled and misunderstood teenager battling isolation and anger.

Cynthia Murphy

Female presenting, 40s–50s
Connor and Zoe’s mother. Warm and caring but desperate to hold her family together.

Larry Murphy

Male presenting, 40s–50s
Connor and Zoe’s father. Practical and emotionally reserved but deeply grieving.

Jared Kleinman

Male presenting, plays 17
Evan’s sarcastic family friend. Quick-witted, comedic, and secretly loyal.

Alana Beck

Female presenting, plays 17
An overachieving student council leader who is determined to make a difference.

Who Should Audition

We welcome performers ages 16 and up from across the community.
This show requires strong actors and singers who can bring emotional authenticity to the story.

Reserve your audition time here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA9AC2FA6FCC34-61931823-dear#/

Directed by Emilia Torello

Music Direction by Jamie Nelson