Sunday, August 16th from 5:30-9:00pm

Callbacks: Monday, August 17th from 6:00-8:00pm

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• ALL AUDITIONS AND CALL BACKS will take at IMTF headquarters. 2446 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne IN, 46805. Enter through Door 1. 

• You must be 16+ to audition

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PLEASE PREPARE: 32 measures (or no more than 60 seconds) of a song IN THE STYLE of the show that best shows your vocal range and abilities. Sheet music is highly encouraged. Please have the starting point, end point, and any cuts clearly marked in the music ahead of time. 

There WILL NOT be a dance audition for this show. Please arrive 10 minutes before your audition time to complete audition registration.

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Callbacks will take place Monday August 17th at 6:00PM

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Directed by Todd Frymier

Music Direction by Ben Wedler

Choreography by Heather Closson 

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PERFORMANCE DATES: November 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22

REHEARSAL DATES: Starting TBD from 7pm-10pm at RKF Studios (2246 Lake Avenue)

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About the Show:

Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of a young man with social anxiety disorder who so yearns to make a connection with his peers that he fabricates a relationship with a deceased student to become closer to the boy’s family. When a classmate commits suicide, shy Evan Hansen finds himself at the center of the tragedy and turmoil. In a misguided attempt to comfort the boy’s grieving family, Evan pretends that he was actually good friends with their son. He invents a fabricated email account to “prove” their friendship, and when a fake suicide note makes its way online, Evan finds himself the unintended face of a viral video about loneliness and friendship.

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As his social currency skyrockets, Evan is drawn deeper and deeper into the lie. His relationship with his actual mother wanes in comparison to that of his “shiny new family.” He finally lands the girl of his dreams, and most importantly, he’s no longer invisible.

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Eventually, Evan is forced to make a decision: Will he give himself over to the fantasy he’s created, or will he bite the bullet and risk losing everything he’s ever wanted? With a fast-paced new score from fresh young songwriting duo Pasek and Paul, (not to mention a few Tony awards), Dear Evan Hansen has become an instant hit among theatergoers everywhere.

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NOTE: In reference to the character descriptions below – The characters in this show are on the binary and written with he/him or she/her pronouns as you will see in the following descriptions. However, we seek to be as inclusive as possible and ask gender non-conforming, gender queer, transgender and non-binary actors to list on the audition form the roles they most identify with. 

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SEEKING

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Evan Hansen

Character Age: Plays 17
Vocal Range: Pop Tenor (G2–B4)

Smart, sincere, and painfully self-conscious. Evan struggles with severe social anxiety and feels invisible in his own life. He longs for connection but lacks the confidence to reach for it honestly. When an unexpected situation gives him the chance to reinvent himself, he steps into a version of who he wishes he could be — with consequences that spiral beyond his control. This role requires emotional depth, vulnerability, and strong acting instincts.

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Zoe Murphy

Character Age: Plays 16
Vocal Range: Pop Soprano (F3–E5)

Connor’s younger sister. Thoughtful, guarded, and quietly strong. Zoe often feels overlooked within her own family and carries complicated emotions about her brother. She is intelligent, independent, and resistant to superficial high school dynamics. Beneath her composure is someone longing to be understood and valued.

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Alana Beck

Character Age: Plays 17
Vocal Range: Pop Soprano (F3–E5)

Driven, articulate, and relentlessly involved. Alana is earnest to a fault and channels her need for connection into productivity and activism. Beneath her confidence and polished exterior lies a deep loneliness and desire to matter. This role requires strong comic timing balanced with emotional honesty.

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Connor Murphy

Character Age: Plays 17
Vocal Range: Pop Bari/Tenor (G2–G4)

Angry, unpredictable, and isolated. Connor has long struggled with emotional volatility and disconnection. Others see him as a troubled loner, but there are layers of pain and vulnerability beneath the surface. The actor must embody both intensity and fragility, with the ability to shift between grounded realism and heightened theatricality.

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Jared Kleinman

Character Age: Plays 17
Vocal Range: Pop Tenor (A2–B4)

Droll, sarcastic, and quick-witted. Jared masks his insecurities with humor and bravado. He enjoys stirring the pot but also craves validation and belonging. A strong comedic actor with sharp timing is essential, along with the ability to reveal deeper emotional layers when required.

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Heidi Hansen

Character Age: Plays 40s-50s
Vocal Range: Pop Alto (F3–Eb5 belt)

Evan’s single mother. Overworked and stretched thin, yet fiercely loving and determined. Heidi carries guilt about not always being present while trying to keep their lives afloat. She wants desperately to connect with her son but often struggles to break through his emotional walls. A powerhouse acting role requiring grounded emotional authenticity.

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Cynthia Murphy

Character Age: Plays 40s-50s
Vocal Range: Pop Soprano (F#3–E5 belt)

Connor and Zoe’s mother. To Evan, she appears warm, nurturing, and endlessly attentive. To her own children, the relationship is more complicated. Cynthia is searching for understanding and meaning in the aftermath of unimaginable loss. Requires emotional range and strong vocal stamina.

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Larry Murphy

Character Age: Plays 40s-50s
Vocal Range: Pop Bari/Tenor (F#2–G4)

Connor and Zoe’s father. Often reserved and pragmatic, Larry struggles to express vulnerability. He carries regret about missed opportunities to connect with his son. This role requires subtlety and emotional restraint that builds toward powerful moments of release.

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Ensemble (Optional)

In addition to the principal roles listed above, this production may feature a small ensemble of up to four performers. Appearing in select musical numbers and moments throughout the show, they will represent the voice of the school community and the influence of social media, helping to reinforce the emotional landscape of Evan's story through vocal performance and movement. Ensemble members will be cast from performers who can convincingly portray high school-aged students. Additionally, principal understudy roles may be offered to these individuals.