Dear Evan Hansen

Wyatt Brandenburg

Wyatt is very proud to be performing the role he has dreamed about since he first started acting on stage. A passionate performer, Wyatt has spent the last five years perfecting his craft. In that short time, he has performed in 16 different shows across Minnesota. Wyatt would like to thank the director, cast, and crew for making this powerful story possible, and he dedicates this performance to his family for their constant support.

Amera Husein

Amera has done 13 shows throughout her entire Fridley career. Amera is playing the role of Heidi a hard working single mother who has to split her life between class work and being Evan’s mom. Amera is so excited and this is her favorite role in a musical she’s ever played. Now that she’s playing this role she hopes you will all forget about Willy wonka. 

Eleanor Auna

Eleanor is so excited to be in this amazing show! Over the course of these few short weeks, she’s made some really deep connections and friendships! She feels very honored to be portraying this more mature role. 

Justin Stacy

Justin is a graduate of Fridley High School and his theatre career started in his Junior year. He’s always had a passion for singing and now he’s been able to show many people just how talented he is. He’s had a lot of experience with theatre over the last couple years and has developed a passion for it, and he hopes to continue acting and improving in theatre in the future. 

Kenley Janzen

Dear Evan Hansen is Kenley's 20th show ever and first show at Fridley and she is so excited to be playing Cynthia! Kenley has been acting since she was ten and started singing when she was six with her favorite role she has played being Eurydice at St. Anthony Village Highschool where she just finished her freshman year. You can also see her in Morningside Theater Company’s upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar. She would like to thank her parents and amazing fellow cast members and crew as well as the production staff. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Kyle Brumbaugh

Kyle is .performing for the first time with this production of Dear Evan Hansen and is looking forward to more great shows. Kyle loves movies and when he graduates, wants to become a director. He also wants to become an actor. Kyle likes creating new characters and looks up to people like Bill Hader, Jim Carrey, and Conan O'Brien. He has learned so much about acting and the stage through this experience and hopes to learn more in the future.

Andrew Rehlander

Gavin Houssein

“Gavinn is a lover. A lover of hobbies, all forms of art and has a deep love for trying new things. This year, she has explored different personallities in theater. She fell in love with the ideas that other roles could create. Their language, their knowledge and their overall perception of the world. Gavinn is now a lover of something new; abstract personalities. (Feels everything in her nuggets btw)"

Eva Nealy

Eva is an experienced theater kid who had a wonderful time in this musical. She had fun talking to her other ensemble members, dancing and laughing backstage, and filling in for leads whenever they couldn’t come to rehearsal. A struggle she had was balancing drum line and the musical, but it all worked out and she’s super excited to put on this show

Jamiah Walker

Jamiah has enjoyed working hard on this production.  She does her best to brighten up the room every chance she gets. This is her 4th musical; her journey through musical theater has been rough, but she keeps her head up!.She always tries to be as helpful as she can; she jumps at any opportunity she can get. She is so excited to see how the audience reacts to all the songs and scenes. (And yes, she feels it in her nuggets.)

Emmalin Powers

Emmalin is excited to be part of Dear Evan Hansen and to perform with FCT for the first time. She has been doing theater for seven years and was most recently in Mamma Mia!. Some of her favorite roles have been Charlotte Dennon in Elf Jr., Nigel in Finding Nemo Jr., Jay Bird in Honk Jr., and Little Elephant in The Jungle Book Jr.. She loves theater because of the people, the stories, and the chance to be part of something special.

Addi Cramer

Addi has been acting since she was 11. She is in her school's speech team and improv team for years. Her favorite show she has ever done was either “The Little Mermaid” or “Cases of mistaken identity”. She loves acting a lot, and hopes to pursue it either as a major or a minor in college.

Sandy Jahnagile

Sandy is excited to be a part of Dear Evan Hansen, her second musical. She has loved getting to know the cast, learning new things, and being part of such a fun experience. Theater has helped her become more confident and step outside of her comfort zone. She would like to thank Mr. Johnson for all his help with the music, Waldo for everything he does to make the show happen. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she has enjoyed being a part of it!

Lily Exner

Lily is an upcoming sophomore who’s been in many different musicals. She loves to draw, play D&D, jam out to music, and even do karaoke when she has the time. She also has a soft spot in her heart for dogs and can never resist her own puppy’s adorable face. It brings her joy to make others laugh and for her to laugh so hard her mouth hurts from the smile.

Hannah McCoy

Hannah is honored to be a member of the ensemble in this production. As an incoming freshman, she is grateful for the opportunity to grow as a performer and collaborate with such a talented cast and crew. Outside of theatre, Hannah enjoys drawing, singing, and rollerblading. She would like to say her sincere thanks to the cast and directors for their dedication, guidance, and support throughout the production. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Jeremiah Haage

This is Jeremiah's 6th show! When he isn't in theater he's playing basketball or soccer! He's so excited to perform!