Dear Evan Hansen Cast

Aadi is a recent graduate from Saint Louis University who has been working while he pursues a career in medicine. Aadi has been acting in the Saint Louis area during after his graduation, most recently performing as ensemble in Tesseract Theatre’s Legally Blonde and Ricky Potts in SLU’s Ride the Cyclone production. He now joins Take Two for the first time in the role of Evan Hansen and is excited to work with this new team. Aadi would like to thank his family, friends and girlfriend for supporting him.

Peyton is thrilled to be making her St. Louis theater debut with Take Two Productions! Originally from the Midwest and recently relocated from Orlando, she spent the past several years immersed in Orlando’s vibrant theater community—primarily behind the scenes—making this return to the stage especially meaningful. Favorite credits include Les Misérables (Cosette), The Sound of Music (Liesl von Trapp), and The Man Who Came to Dinner (Maggie Cutler). Peyton is passionate about mentoring young artists and helping them discover their gifts and passions in the arts as many so kindly did for her. She hopes you leave the theater feeling seen, loved, valued and reminded that #youwillbefound. All glory and honor to God! @peyton.bachstage

Heather is delighted to be returning to Take Two Productions after previously appearing as Donna in Mamma Mia. Recent roles include Aldonza in The Man of La Mancha with CCT, Genevieve in The Baker’s Wife and Rita in Groundhog Day with Hawthorne Players, and Maureen in The Beauty Queen of Leenane with Albion. She is grateful to Steve and the entire production team for the opportunity and for entrusting her with Heidi’s heart. When not navigating the emotional terrain of contemporary musical theatre, Heather can be found traveling somewhere new, cooking something ambitious, or embracing the fine art of being delightfully silly.

Grace is excited to be back with TTP to join this incredible team of artists in telling this story. Previous TTP: Merrily We Roll Along (Mary). Other favorites: Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), The Mad Ones (Kelly), The Last Five Years (Cathy), The 25th… Spelling Bee (Olive, St. Louis Theater Circle Award Nomination), Into the Woods (Little Red Ridinghood) and Ride the Cyclone (Constance). Gratitude to Stephen and the entire TTP team for this opportunity! Proud Korean American. She/her.

19th Take Two show! With TTP: Merrily We Roll Along, Fun Home, Mamma Mia!, Next to Normal, Avenue Q, Les Miserables, Pageant, Rent, Carousel, Godspell, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and more. Other selected credits: Legally Blonde and The Inheritance (Tesseract); The Minutes, Into the Woods, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, and Jesus Christ Superstar (Stray Dog); Evita (FMT, AFL BPA); and The Secret Garden (Hawthorne). Thanks to the production team, orchestra, and cast. And, thank YOU, the audience, for supporting live theater in St. Louis. BTL to Steve.

Cam is beyond excited to make his TTP debut in a musical he has loved for many years! Usually working behind the scenes as a choreographer, he is thrilled to be back on stage performing a special show like this. Cam is incredibly thankful for all of the supportive people in his life and also wants to thank the entire TTP team for this amazing opportunity. Sincerely, Cam

Basil is excited to make their Take Two Productions debut! They’ve most recently played the electric bass for Webster Conservatory’s production of The Lightning Thief, but their last on stage performance was with Tufts University’s Torn Ticket II’s production of Company. They are very excited to be reunited with Dear Evan Hansen and hope the show interests you as much as it did to 13 year old Basil. They’d like to give thanks to their family and would like to specially shoutout their grandfather who loved Dear Evan Hansen.

Camden is thrilled to be returning to the Take Two stage for Dear Evan Hansen! Camden was last seen on the Take Two stage in the ensemble of RENT. Previous stage credits include Heather’s (JD), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Captain Phoebus), Be More Chill (Rich) and Heather’s (Kurt Kelly). Outside of theatre Camden works as a Vision Therapist, providing care to assist patients with varying ocular movement disorders, double vision and more. Camden would like to thank his friends, family and beautiful partner Rachel for all their support, hope you enjoy the show!

Riley is so excited to be a part of Dear Evan Hansen! She is from Dubuque, Iowa and moved to St. Louis last June after graduating from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Most recently at Luther, she was in The Theory of Relativity (Julie) and Tick Tick Boom (Susan/Karessa). She has been performing for 14 years and it is one of her favorite things to do.

Aidan is thrilled to be making her St. Louis and Take Two Productions debut in Dear Evan Hansen! She’s previously performed around Illinois and was most recently seen in Pippin (Player & Catherine u/s), Seussical (Sour Kangaroo), and Rock of Ages (Waitress #1). When she’s not onstage, Aidan works as a Grants Administrator at Washington University in St. Louis. She’s so thankful for her family and friends who cheer her on in every show. Fun Fact: Dear Evan Hansen was the very first show Aidan saw at The Fox Theatre in St. Louis, and she’s since seen it on Broadway and at The Muny! She’s beyond grateful to be part of this cast and can’t wait to share this story. :)

Jack is excited to make his TTP debut in Dear Evan Hansen, the show that reignited his love for theatre! Previous credits include Elf (Buddy), Seussical (Horton), Chicago (Amos Hart), Rent (ensemble), and Aida (ensemble). A Mizzou J-School alum, Jack is excited to return to the stage after nearly four years and to perform in his hometown again. He sends love and thanks to his family, friends, and this amazing cast and crew!

Jacob is a STL actor with a lot of flair. Most recently, with Take Two they have been in "La Cage Aux Folles", a Cabaret, “The Prom”, “Head Over Heels”. Other STL shows include “Rock of Ages” at Stray Dog Theatre. Jacob is very excited to be back with Take Two again. Very special thanks to my family and friends for all the love support.

Chengzheng is thrilled to make his debut at Take Two Productions in his favorite musical! His past shows include Groundhog Day (ensemble), The Baker's Wife (Philippe), and Man of La Mancha (ensemble). His favorite shows are Maybe Happy Ending, Dear Evan Hansen, and SIX. Special thanks to a stranger who inspired me to do theater, you have changed my life. Personal website https://copland-yz.github.io/.