Book by
STEVEN LEVENSON
Music and Lyrics
BENJ PASEK & JUSTIN PAUL
Dear Evan Hansen is presented through special arrangement
with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
MAHALO PRESENTING SPONSOR
&
MAHALO SHOW SPONSORS
COOKE FOUNDATION & MĀLAMA MĀNOA
Director
Rob Duval
Music Director
Jenny Shiroma
Assistant Director
Denise-Aiko Chinen
Stage Manager
Jason Ichiyama
Set Designer
Elyse Takashige
Scenic Artist
Willie Sabel
Sound Designers
Sarah Velasco
Timothy Manamtam
Lighting Designer
Chris Gouveia
Costume Designer
Amber Lehua Baker
Props Designer
Rachel Roth
Hair & Makeup Designer
Lisa Ponce de Leon
Projection Designer
R. Andrew Doan
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“You will be found” – Evan Hansen Mānoa Valley Theatre is immensely proud and grateful to be the first community theatre in the nation to be granted the rights to produce Dear Evan Hansen. Being entrusted with such a renowned and impactful production is an honor beyond measure. Dear Evan Hansen's story has resonated deeply with audiences worldwide, and we are thrilled to have the chance to bring its poignant narrative to life on our stage. Thank you to the incredible cast, crew, and creative team for their outstanding work on this production. Thank you to Kip Wilborn for his work acquiring the rights for MVT to perform this piece. Thank you to MTI for valuing community theatre. "Dear Evan Hansen" made its Broadway debut at the Music Box Theatre on December 4, 2016. The musical won several prestigious awards, including six Tony Awards, two Drama League Awards, three Drama Desk Awards, three Outer Critic Circle awards, and a Grammy Award. "Dear Evan Hansen" has left an indelible mark on Broadway, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to share this remarkable piece of theatre with you. With warm aloha, Kathleen Young Executive Director
THE CAST
Evan Hansen.......................................................................Darian Keanu Aquino
Heidi Hansen............................................................Vanessa Manuel-Mazzullo
Zoe Murphy..........................................................................................Ayzhia Tadeo
Connor Murphy.......................................................................Presley A. Wheeler
Jared Kleinman..........................................................................Shane Nishimura
Larry Murphy......................................................................................David Weaver
Cynthia Murphy.................................................................................Susan Hawes
Alana Beck...........................................................................................Jenelle Wong
ENSEMBLE + UNDERSTUDIES
Pono Lundell | Alana Clayson
David Hurley | Jasmine Haley Anderson
ORCHESTRA
Conductor/Keyboard: Jenny Shiroma
Percussion: Ira Wong
Guitar: Jason Nomura
Guitar: Jake Lui
Bass: Derek Higashi
Violin: Richard Lee
Viola: Chad Uyehara
Cello: Mari Cheng
THE SETTING
Suburbs of Philadelphia
PRODUCTION CREW
Soundboard Operators: Sarah Velasco & Timothy Manamtam
Backstage Crew/Set: Elena Gordo
Backstage Crew/Set/Props: Cara Sumida
Backstage Crew/Dresser: Valerie Ho
Projection Operator: Royce Okazaki
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DHT
HOT
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HSF
HTC
HTY
IABK
KHSPAC
KOA
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OA
PACK
PT
UHM
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Hawaii Opera Theatre
Hawaii Pacific University
Hawaii Shakespeare Festival
Hawaii Theatre Center
Honolulu Theatre for Youth
I'm a Bright Kid Foundation
Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center
Koa Onstage Arts
Manoa Valley Theatre
Ohana Arts
Performing Arts Center of Kapolei
Paliku Theatre
University of Hawaii at Manoa
SPECIAL THANKS
Brandon Miyagi
Jack Arrillaga
Andy Hawes
Kat Lee
Greg Hadwick
Janine Myers
Rachel Sorensen
Miguel Cadoy III
Jay Crisler
‘Iolani Students
Kimmerie Jones
Julia Ogilvie
Lori Arai-Shiraishi
‘Iolani Performing Arts Department
James Finamore
Hawai’i Opera Theatre
Adopt-A-Play Parents
Ramona Sayre ( Coordinator )
George Apter
Chris Bayot
Peter Ehrman
Stacey Katakura
Scott Larimer
Barbara Nickerson
Jeff Portnoy
Bob and Corinne Taylor
VERY SPECIAL THANKS
Kawaiaha'o Church for leasing MVT the beautiful grounds it occupies.
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc for permitting our patrons to park at the Mānoa Marketplace and for support of MVT's education program.
Nathan Sult & Beth Tarter for enhancements to the theatre.
STAFF
Executive Director
Artistic Director
Technical Director
Production Stage Manager/
Box Office Manager
Development Assistant
Marketing Associate
Costume Supervisor
Education Coordinator
Bookkeeper and HR
Public Relations Director
House Managers
Evening Box Office
Bar Staff
Playbill
Kathleen Young
Rob Duval
Mira Fey
Erich Steinwandt-Gudoy
Rachel Hadwick
Julianne Castillo
Amber Lehua Baker
Stephanie Conching
Sheila Rego
Kristin Jackson
Rachel Hadwick
Carey Smith
Jennifer E. Muehle
Thomas Pang
Jaime Brice
Dan Connell
Ray Sonomura
Kathleen Young
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman of the Board
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Jeffrey S. Portnoy
David Kennedy
Peter Ehrman
Scott D. Larimer
Bob Taylor
George B. Apter
Chris C. Bayot
Norbert M. Buelsing
Hank Chapin III
Randy Diamond
Blenn Fujimoto
Wendy Goodenow
Tom Ishii Jr.
Stacey Katakura
Mary Kubota
William Lindemann
Maleko McDonnell
Matthew Mishina
Amy Monk
Scott Morita
Richard Morris
Karen Mukai
Barbara Nickerson
Ramona Sayre
Jean Trapido-Rosenthal
Alice Tucker
JD Watumull
Dave Wilson
2022.2023
SEASON SPONSORS
2023.2024
SEASON SPONSORS
SEASON BENEFACTOR SPONSORS
SEASON PRESENTER SPONSORS
The Wilborn Family
in memory of
GERALD WILBORN
SEASON SPONSORS
MAHALO TO OUR
2023-2024
ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTORS
2023.2024 Annual Fund
Leading Gift $25,000+
The State of Hawaii
McInerny Foundation
Marquee Circle $5,000+
Steven C Barnes Fund
Hawaii State Foundation On Culture and the Arts
G. N. Wilcox Trust
Justine Stamen Arrillga & John Arrillaga
John R. Halligan Charitable Fund
Producer's Circle $1,000+
Foodland Give Aloha
Kubota Foundation
Barbara Nickerson
Edward Rensing
Beth Tarter & Nathan Sult
Jennifer Taylor & Paul White
Paul Scheftel
Mark and Linda Kuklinsky
Stage Manager's Circle $500+
Janice Akuna
Marc Asano
Felice Brault
Jane Sugimura
Mary Jo Freshley
Wendy Goodenow
Scott Morita
Ramona Sayre
Jane Sugimura
Alice K. Tucker
Kip Wilborn & Jan Nakamura
Norman & Carol Young
Susan Christensen
Carol A. Egan
Magda Alexander
Fabienne Herold
Stephen Marcuccilli
Mike Durant
George & Sandy Apter
Tracy and Sandy Sakai
Stanley Ishii
Jonna D. Zane
Bob and Lynn T. Toyofuku
Leading Player's Circle $250+
Lex and Gerry Alexander
Donald J. Bondareko & Joan T. Makamura
Norb and Jill Buelsing
Barbara Cargill
The Gregory Wrenn and Robert Pyburn Fund
David McCulloch
Karen Mukai
Julia Muller & Earl Shreckengast
Pat Shine
Rochelle Uchibori
Laura White
Patricia Burrell
Barbara Perry
Elli Winnik
John Murphy
Elaine M.L. Chang
Christine S. Fukui
Lisa Kimsey
Supporting Cast $150+
Peter & Karen Erhman
Jeffrey and Elizabeth Grad
Elvis Kawahara
Andrew Morgan & Danny Richard
Karen Mukai
Nancy and Eugene Shen
Naomi Yap
Alexandra Eyer
Sarah M. Cole
Tom Cooper
Malia Kaai-Barrett
Greg Nakamatsu
Susan Y. Yasuda
Judith Olson
Contributors $50+
John Starr Alexander
Chris C. Bayot
Chris & Rudy
Trudy Drypolcher
Ronald Fitzgerald
Nate and Vickie Fong
Vanessa Foster
Vickie Fullard-Leo
In honor of Dave Wilson
Purvis Grice
Sam and Kerry Gridley
Janet Henderson
Carolyn Koehler
Leighton Liu
Dwight Martin
Victoria Marzano
Douglas and Christina Meller
Norma Murayama
Connie Muse
Anthony Nagatani
Anne Naito
in Memory of Stuart Roy Yammer
Allan Okubo
Judith Olson
Kim parker
Joyce Pavlis
Harvey and Lynne Rackil
Julie Reyes
Marilyn Rowell
Robert and Mary Schornsteimer
Ed Seibert
Judy Sobin
Mabel Suzuki
Kurt and Corinne Takara
John and Rita Thompson
David and Susie
Brennan-Woods Ohana
Francis and Suzanne Wright
Rhea Yamashiro and Paul Carmody
Annie Yoshida
Jip Pruden
Gordon Aoyagi
David and Elizabeth Bremer
Sandra J. Shiroma
Jeffrey Ady
MacDonald Properties
Marilyn McCormick-Randell
Clifford Chang
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ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTORS
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Terence Knapp Visiting Artists Endowment Fund
MVT LEGACY
DONORS CIRCLE
Mahalo to these donors who have included MVT in their estate planning
Estate of Richard Aadland
Timothy L. Archer
Michael Beard
Roger and Felice Brault
Hank Chapin
Estate of Jim Connors
Richard and Myrna Cundy
Don Flaminio
Victoria Gail-White and John Wythe White
Estate of Gaye Glaser
Estate of Gail M. Hudson
Estate of Dorothy Ireland
Estate of Jerome and Jura Landfield
Estate of Roger Long
Dwight T. Martin
Estate of Elaine Martin
Donald E. Morgan
in Memory of Beverly J. Morgan
Richard S. Morris
Estate of Leon J. Munson
In Honor of Eleanor Fisher Pence
Estate of Martin Pence
Jeffrey S. and Sandi Portnoy
Estate of David M. Reed
Michael and Alberta Rosenberg
Clint Schroeder
Alice and Jerry Tucker
Estate of Angeline Walther
Estate of Herbert Walther
