Come celebrate our 58th season!

 

Today is going to be a good day, and here’s why …

We are beyond excited to announce that the Kingston

Meistersingers will be producing the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen this November!

 

A profoundly contemporary and moving story about life, connection, and the way we find our place in the world, Dear Evan Hansen follows a socially anxious high school senior who becomes entangled in a lie following a classmate’s death. What begins as a simple mistake grows into a powerful movement that reminds us all that we are not alone.

Performance Details

  • Show Dates: Nov. 19-22 & 26-29, 2026

  • Venue: Sésame Theatre, 1290 Wheathill Street, Kingston

  • Ticket Information: TBA

About the Show

  • Music & Lyrics by: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman)

  • Book by: Steven Levenson

  • Featuring Iconic Songs: Including “Waving Through a Window,” “For Forever,” and “You Will Be Found”

Audition Information:
Auditions will be held the beginning of September at Quintillian School – please watch our socials for details. We are looking for performers ages 18+ who can bring depth, vulnerability, and authenticity to these powerful roles. For full character breakdowns and audition materials, please visit https://www.mtishows.com/dear-evan-hansen.
Content Warning: This production is recommended for ages 12 and up and contains adult themes, including discussions of suicide.
Preparation Requirements:
  • Song: Prepare 16–32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock song that showcases your vocal range and emotional storytelling. You can find inspiration from the Dear Evan Hansen Quotes on Reddit for the show’s tone.
  • Reading: Be prepared to cold read from the script.
  • NO NEED to sign up. Once we announce the dates and times, just show up when it is convenient for you.
Character Breakdowns:
  • Evan Hansen

     (Lead; High School Senior 17-18): Smart, sincere, and excruciatingly self-conscious. A high-energy pop tenor (G2–B4).

  • Zoe Murphy

     (Supporting; High School Senior 17-18): Sensitive, sophisticated, and funny. Evan’s crush. Pop soprano (F3–E5).

  • Connor Murphy

     (Supporting; High School Senior 17-18): An angry, disaffected loner who is a catalyst for the story. Pop baritone/tenor (G2–G4).

  • Heidi Hansen

     (Supporting; 40s): Evan’s overworked but fiercely loving mother. Pop alto (F3–Eb5 belt).

  • Jared Kleinman

     (Supporting; 17-18): Droll, sarcastic, and “family friend” to Evan. Pop tenor (A2–B4).

  • Alana Beck

     (Supporting; 17-18): Earnest, high-achieving, and prone to melodrama. Pop soprano (F3–E5).

  • Cynthia & Larry Murphy (40s): Connor and Zoe’s parents, struggling to keep their family together. 

In a world where everyone is desperate to be seen, one lonely letter sets off a chain of lies, hope, and unexpected connection. Dear Evan Hansen, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and book by Steven Levenson, is a powerful, contemporary musical that dives deep into what it means to belong — reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we’re never truly alone.                                                                                                                                                                                                      Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score in 2017. Come and experience this show for yourself Nov. 19-29 at the Sésame Theatre (1290 Wheathill)                                                                                                                                             EARLY BIRD Tickets will go on sale OCT. 1st!  Get them HERE

 

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