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Dear Evan Hansen is, at its heart, a story about connection - how we reach for one another, how we sometimes fall short, and how we find the courage to try again.
In a world that can feel overwhelming, isolating, or uncertain, this show reminds us of something essential: no one is truly alone. The struggles you see on stage - anxiety, loneliness, the longing to belong - are deeply real for so many. If there is one thing we hope you carry with you tonight, it is this: your story matters, and your voice deserves to be heard.
If something in this performance resonates with you - if you recognize a piece of yourself in these characters - we encourage you to keep that connection alive. Reach out to someone. Check in on a friend. And if you are the one in need of support, know that there are people who care and who want to listen.
Theater holds a unique power: it brings us together, creating space for empathy, understanding, and shared humanity. Tonight, you are not just an audience - you are part of that connection.
Finally, our heartfelt thanks go to the many people who made this production possible - our creative team, our dedicated crew, and you, our audience, for your presence and openness.
We are also deeply excited for what lies ahead. PMT continues to thrive, and we are proud to serve as a vibrant anchor in the West End community - a place where stories are told, voices are lifted, and connections are made day after day.
This past season has been a powerful reflection of that mission. Thanks to your enthusiasm, support, and belief in what we do, our productions have reached new heights - welcoming growing audiences, fostering extraordinary talent, and creating meaningful experiences that extend far beyond the stage. Your presence has helped shape not just our success, but the spirit of Pittsburgh Musical Theater.
As we look to the future, that momentum only builds. We are thrilled to welcome you back for our 2026 - 2027 season, which will be announced on June 23. It promises to be an inspiring and dynamic lineup - one that continues to challenge, uplift, and bring our community together in exciting new ways.
We are profoundly grateful to you - our audience - for being part of this journey. Your loyalty, your energy, and your willingness to return season after season are what make this work possible. You are not just supporters of PMT; you are part of its story, its growth, and its future.
Thank you for standing with us, for believing in live theater, and for helping us build something truly special. We can’t wait to share what comes next.
As you leave tonight, we hope you carry this with you: you are not alone. Whatever you may be facing, there is always someone who cares.

Thank you for being here.

Colleen Doyno Executive Director & Producer Pittsburgh Musical Theater
At its core, Dear Evan Hansen is a story about the profound weight of silence. We often talk about trauma as a singular, explosive event, but there is a quieter, more corrosive kind: the persistent ache of isolation.
For Evan, loneliness isn’t just a mood - it is a survival state. When a person feels invisible for long enough, the hunger to be seen becomes a desperate, driving force. We see how Evan’s lack of meaningful connection creates a vacuum, one that he tries to fill with a lie that spirals out of control.
This production explores how isolation warps our judgment and perspective. To reflect this, our design team has created a digital world that feels “slightly off,” - a visual representation of Evan’s fractured perspective. We use furniture and props sparingly, offering only glimpses and small pools of light where the story’s action takes placevignettes of people physically close but emotionally miles apart. In this landscape, Evan’s poor decisions are a frantic, clumsy attempt to pull these pieces back into alignment, bridge the gap between those lonely islands of light and ultimately find
connection with someone. He isn’t acting out of malice, but out of a starving need for the groundedness and safety that only strong, honest relationships can provide.
Working on this production, I was constantly reminded of a quote often associated with Robin Williams, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” As you watch tonight, I invite you to look past the “viral” moments and see the person standing on the outside looking in, and in turn, look for those people in your own day to day lives. We hope this production serves as a reminder that the antidote to Evan’s trauma isn’t perfection - it’s the courage to reach out and the willingness to truly listen.
Thank you for being here, and for being part of this connection.

Tim Seib Director, Dear Evan Hansen
Pittsburgh Musical Theater
leading a $20 million comprehensive campaign to transform our 110-year-old school building in Pittsburgh’s historic West End into a state-of-the-art performing arts center.
This transformation isn’t just about bricks and mortar. It’s about:
• Expanding accessibility •
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All at a location that already welcomes nearly 20,000 visitors annually.
It’s an investment in access, opportunity, and the future of performing arts in Pittsburgh.

PMT has been an anchor in the musical theatre industry in the Pittsburgh region. Professional Productions feature local creative talent both on stage and in backstage roles. Truly unique and unmatched in the city, these productions also support PMT’s mission to provide mentorship and integrated opportunities with students of PMT Conservatory, creating a community of belonging and enhancing the vibrancy of our region.
Patrons can enjoy Professional Productions in multiple performance venues including the historic Broadway style Byham Theater in the Cultural District, and PMT’s own Off-Broadway Gargaro Theater in the West End.


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Orchestrations & Additional Arrangements by Alex Lacamoi
Vocal Arrangements and Additional Arrangements by Justin Paul
Originally Produced on Broadway By Stacey Mindich
Originally presented by Arena Stage - July 9, 2015 to August 23, 2015 New York premiere at Second Stage - March 26, 2016 to May 29, 2016
DIRECTOR TIM SEIB PRODUCER COLLEEN DOYNO
APRIL 30 - MAY 24, 2026
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.
“Anybody Have a Map?” Heidi, Cynthia
“Waving Through a Window” Evan
“Waving Through a Window (Reprise 1)” Evan
“Waving Through a Window (Reprise 2)” .
“For Forever” (The Orchard Song)
“Sincerely, Me”
Alana
Evan
Connor, Evan, Jared
“Requiem” Zoe, Cynthia, Larry
“If I Could Tell Her” Evan, Zoe
“Disappear” Connor, Evan, Alana, Jared, Larry, Cynthia, Zoe
“You Will Be Found” .
Evan, Alana, Jared, Zoe, Company
“Sincerely, Me (Reprise)”
“To Break In a Glove”
“Only Us”
Connor, Jared
Larry, Evan
Zoe, Evan
“Good For You” Heidi, Alana, Jared, Evan
“For Forever (Reprise)” Connor
“Words Fail” Evan
“So Big / So Small” Heidi
“Finale”
Evan, Company
Evan Anthony Marino Jr.
Heidi Zanny Laird*
Connor Joshua Clark
Zoe Erin Cain
Cynthia Bre Short
Larry Brett Goodnack*
Jared Max Milligan
Alana Maya Fullard
Luca Boudreau, Ocean Chang, Joseph Digney, Liam Gedris, Lucille Spang, Taylor Terry
Evan: Joseph Digney
Heidi, Cynthia: Mary Lamb
Connor, Jared: Collin Yates*
Zoe: Taylor Terry
Larry: Jake Emmerling*
Alana: Ocean Chang
Ensemble: Nick Ewanco, Collin Yates*
* DENOTES MEMBER




















Luca Boudreau (ensemBLe) is thrilled to be a part of Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s Dear Evan Hansen. Some recent performances with PMT include Conservatory productions of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Sweeney Todd), Disney’s Newsies (Davey), PMT’s professional production of Jesus Christ Superstar (Apostle). He is currently a senior at Pine-Richland High School and has been attending classes at the PMT Conservatory for the past nine years. He would like to thank the PMT staff, friends, and family for their constant support.
erin cain (Zoe) is very excited to be making her PMT debut as Zoe in one of her favorite musicals, Dear Evan Hansen. Erin recently graduated from NYU Tisch Drama in The New Studio on Broadway and has performed in many theater productions, a few of her favorite roles including, “Anne” in Anne of Green Gables, and “Martha Jefferson” in 1776, for which she won BroadwayWorld’s Best in DC. Similarly, she has performed as a featured vocalist in coveted venues, such as Carnegie Hall and is a Suzuki-trained, advanced violinist. Erin wants to thank her Mom, Dad, Molly, and all her family and friends for their endless love and support!
@erincain | www.erincain.com
ocean chang (ensemBLe, u/s: aLana) is beyond excited to be making her Pittsburgh professional debut at PMT! Originally from Winter Park, Florida, Ocean is currently a musical theatre ‘28 student at Point Park University. She was most recently seen as Mrs. Webb in Our Town at The Pittsburgh Playhouse. She would like to thank her wonderful family and friends for their endless support!!
@oceanychang
Joshua cLark (connor) is thrilled to be making his Pittsburgh Musical Theater debut! He is currently earning his BFA in musical theater at Point Park University. He was just seen as an understudy in Forbidden Broadway and as an ensemble member and the understudy for Bobby and Barrel in Urinetown at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. He would like to thank the team and his family for their support.
@joshua.clark24
Joseph digney (ensemBLe, u/s: evan) is a junior at Slippery Rock University pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance. Originally from Marysville, OH, he is thrilled to be making his debut at PMT and bringing his energy to the stage. Recent credits include “Riff” in West Side Story, “Herb” in Junie B. Jones the Musical, “Puck & Flute U/S” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, “Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf” in Into the Woods, and “Ren McCormack” in Footloose. Joseph is incredibly grateful for the support of his mom, grandpa, Miss Krista, and the amazing SRU faculty for their constant encouragement and guidance. He is excited to continue growing as an artist and is thankful to share this experience with such a talented cast and creative team.
Jake emmerLing* (u/s: Larry) National Tours: The Book of Mormon (Original Cast); Select Regional: Curtains (Aaron), Jesus Christ Superstar (Peter), South Pacific (Lt. Cable), Tartuffe (Tartuffe), Much Ado About Nothing (Don Pedro). TV/Film: Losing Lester (Lloyd Baker), Christmas at DePaul (Narrator). He has performed in the Pittsburgh area with Pittsburgh Music Theater, Pittsburgh CLO, Quantum Theatre, and Stage Right and has served as an educator with multiple institutions including Shenandoah Conservatory, Seton Hill University, Pittsburgh CLO School for Music Theatre, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, The Collective, and Stage Right. Currently, Jake is the Artistic & Development Director at Stage Right and is passionate about keeping the arts alive and accessible to all ages in our area.
nick ewanco (swing, u/s: ensemBLe) is thrilled to be in another show with PMT (and regional premiere)! He has performed most recently in Annie, Joseph Pulitzer in Disney’s Newsies and Billy Bigelow in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, all performed with PMT. Nick would like to thank this amazing cast for the very special show they’ve created.
maya FuLLard (aLana) is so excited to be back at PMT after appearing in Annie and Evil Dead The Musical this past season. After spending the last month recovering from an injury, she is especially grateful to be back on
her feet and doing what she loves. Maya is a proud graduate of Point Park University (BFA Acting, Class of 2023). Some of her favorite past roles include Constance in Ride the Cyclone (Pittsburgh Playhouse), Kili in The Hobbit (Pittsburgh Public Theater), and Maleficent in Descendants (New Hazlett Theater). This story is a reminder of how easy it is to feel disconnected, and how important it is to reach for each other anyway. She hopes audiences leave feeling a little less alone. Maya would like to give a special thank you to her boyfriend, Anthony, for getting to experience this process together, it makes this one extra special. She would also like to send endless love to her friends and family for their constant support and love.
Liam gedris (ensemBLe) has been involved in musical theater productions for 6 years. His previous notable roles include Ensemble in Annie (Professional Production), Race in Disney’s Newsies, Tobias in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and Gabey in On The Town. He is very excited to have been cast in Dear Evan Hansen and cannot wait to continue working with Pittsburgh Musical Theater this summer. After high school, he plans to pursue a BFA in Musical Theater.
Brett goodnack* (Larry) is thrilled to be returning to the PMT stage with the wonderful cast of Dear Evan Hansen. He is a lifetime Pittsburgher (where he received his J.D. from Duquesne Law), and now resides in the South Hills. Though he may still (and forevermore) be recognized at PMT as “that guy from Evil Dead The Musical” (Ash), some of his recent favorites include: Dr. Pomatter, Waitress, (PMT); Shakespeare, Something Rotten! (Stage 62); Victor Frankenstein, Frankenstein (Bricolage). Brett spends his days as Associate General Counsel for a state banker’s association, and his nights as a local comedic improviser, writer & performer, and noted “manabout-house.” A special thanks to Caitlin (the best girl in the world), my friends (including Forest, the greatest dog a guy could ask for), and my family - for their love, support, and for reminding me what really matters (...besides money.)
Zanny Laird* (heidi) is thrilled to be a part of Dear Evan Hansen. Previous PMT credits include Jenna in Waitress, Annie/Shelly in Evil Dead The Musical, and Rizzo in Grease! Also locally: An Enemy of the People (Pittsburgh Public Theatre), Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (City Theatre), The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk and The Cherry Orchard (Quantum Theatre), Phantom (PCLO), and Hamlet (Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks). Other highlights: the world premiere productions of August: Osage County (Steppenwolf Theatre) and Trust (Lookingglass Theatre), the off-Broadway production of Kragtar: A Monster Musical (The West End Theatre), and the pre-Broadway workshop of Head Over Heels (Oregon Shakespeare Festival). She is a PMT Resident Artist and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Carnegie Mellon University. Zanny would like to thank her incredible husband for his unending love and support!
mary LamB (u/s: heidi, cynthia) is grateful to be part of this production and return to the Pittsburgh theater community she proudly calls home. Some Pittsburgh credits include A Musical Christmas Carol (Pittsburgh CLO) and Legally Blonde (Pittsburgh Musical Theater). Favorite regional roles: Amber Von Tussle and Penny Lou Pingleton, Hairspray (The Ritz, Media Theatre); Channah, Jonah (Sight & Sound Theatres); Tess, Crazy for You (OCTC); MP, Deployed (54 Below, The New School for Drama). Film and television credits: The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Love the Coopers; Checkmate; and national commercial work with GoDaddy. Beyond the stage, Mary has worked as an on-air host for Pittsburgh radio stations Star 100.7 and Y108. She is also a singer-songwriter, with her debut album May The Flowers Remind Us available on all streaming platforms - stay tuned for new music to come. Mary leads worship every Sunday with her church community, Family Free Gathering, a role close to her heart. She lovingly dedicates her performances to the single parents pressing forward with strength, grace, and perseverance. I see you.
anthony marino Jr. (evan) is so very honored to be back at PMT and grateful for the opportunity to bring Evan to life. He sends his love to his mom, dad, sister Gia, girlfriend Maya, and his students at Westmoreland
Performing Arts. Theater credits include: South Pacific (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra), Eddie, Trouble In Mind (Pittsburgh Public Theater) Igor, Young Frankenstein (CLO), Peter Cratchit, A Musical Christmas Carol (CLO), Mendel, Fiddler on the Roof (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra), Tribe member, Hair! (Pittsburgh Musical Theater), Original Musical: Abduction (MTAP), Grand Hotel (Front Porch Theatrics), Austin, True West (Westmoreland Performing Arts).
@anthonymaxmarino | @anthsings
max miLLigan (Jared) is so excited to be making his professional debut on the PMT stage in Dear Evan Hansen. Max is a BFA student at Slippery Rock University and also a PMT alumni. He recently played the role of Mischa in Slippery Rock University’s production of Ride The Cyclone. Max hopes you enjoy this beautiful show. @themaxmilligan
Bre short (cynthia) is thrilled to make her PMT debut in Dear Evan Hansen. Bre is a Pittsburgh-based performer and songwriter with over a decade of experience performing with dance and theater companies throughout Pittsburgh and New York City. Credits include the long-running immersive theater hit Sleep No More (Punchdrunk NYC) and Third Rail Projects’ Bessie Award-winning Then She Fell. She is a resident music and movement artist at The Space Upstairs in Pittsburgh and with SAXYN Dance Works (NYC), where she composes original scores for collaborations that have been presented at Triskelion Arts (Brooklyn), Baryshnikov Arts Center (NYC), RADFest (MI), and more. Bre holds a BA in Dance Performance from Point Park University and studied at The Boston Conservatory. breshort.com | @breshort
LuciLLe spang (ensemBLe) is a senior in high school and joined Pittsburgh Musical Theater in the fall of 2024. Since then, Lucille has been involved in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as a Silly Girl, Waitress as a member of the ensemble, Disney’s Newsies as Katherine Plumber, A Lyrical Christmas Carol as Mrs. Cratchit, and now Dear Evan Hansen as a member of the ensemble. Lucille spends her time outside of PMT involved in the Thomas Jefferson
High School’s choir and theater department. She will be attending the Theatre School at DePaul this fall to study for her BFA in Drama. She is thrilled to be a part of this production and could not be more thankful for joining Pittsburgh Musical Theater.
tayLor terry (ensemBLe, u/s: Zoe) is thrilled to be making her PMT debut in Dear Evan Hansen as a member of the ensemble and understudying Zoe! Some of her favorite roles include Little Red in Into the Woods at The Flea Theater (Off-Broadway) and Wednesday in The Addams Family. She has also performed professionally Off-Broadway in the New York premiere of Aussie Song. Taylor is a Paper Mill Rising Star Award nominee and a Montclair State Theatre Night Award winner for her portrayal of Jo in Little Women. She trains mainly at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Outside of theater, Taylor works as a software engineer at cultural events startup Rumor and is in her final semester at Stevens Institute of Technology, where she is earning her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and her Master’s in Machine Learning. She is also founding her own startup, Showcase, a networking app for theatre. In her free time, she loves trying new restaurants and DJing as part of her duo, 5Two. She thanks her family and friends for their support!
coLLin yates* (u/s: connor, Jared, ensemBLe) is thrilled to be returning to the PMT Stage in Dear Evan Hansen. Collins recent credits include: Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story (Buddy @ Surflight Theater) Million Dollar Quartet (Elvis Presley @ PMT) Evil Dead The Musical (Swing @ PMT), Million Dollar Quartet (Carl Parkins @ SLO Repertory Theater), MDQ Christmas (Elvis Presley @ The Little Theater on The Square), and Rock of Ages (Stacee Jaxx @ ECU Summer Stock). Collin would like to thank his parents Holly and Bill, his siblings Liam and Riley, and his partner Kamilah for their constant love and support. Collin is a proud member of Actors Equity. IG @_Collin_Yates
scott andrew (visuaL media designer) (b. 1982, Waynesburg, PA) is a multimedia queer-oriented media designer, video, installation, animation and performance artist, educator, and curator. Scott’s works center around queer futurity, divas and gay icons, LGBTQ+ histories and mythologies, and tensions between the celebrity image and the physical body. Recent works have incorporated AI generative animation, video mapping, visual effects and media design for collaborations with Dancers, Drag Queens, and Experimental Musicians. Scott’s works have been exhibited at MoMA’s PopRally Performance Series (NYC), Ballroom Marfa (Marfa, TX), The Hammer Museum (LA), The J. Paul Getty Museum (LA), Whitechapel (London, UK), MIX (NYC), Anthology Film Archives (NYC), and The Andy Warhol Museum (Pittsburgh, PA), among others. Media Design projects include ‘Sum of Y’all’ by PearlArts, ‘Ego’ by Ramin Akhavijou, ‘Dragonfly Dawn’ by Joanna Able, and ‘Underland x Alice by Kontara Morphis in the New Hazlett CSA series, an off-broadway run of ‘The Marthaodyssey’, a 2024 NDP finalist and work by Dance Artist Jesse Factor at the Marjorie S. Dean Little Theater (NYC). ‘The Marthaodyssey’ will be enjoying an upcoming dance festival tour and was also presented at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, where Scott has designed work for a Freshworks presentation of ‘I Am A Haunted House’, ‘Suite Life’ and ‘House Party’. Other media design has included ‘First Lady’ by The Pittsburgh International Classical Theatre company (Carnegie Stage), ‘Looking at You’ presented by CMU Opera (CMU Alumni Concert Hall), The Diva Saga (featuring Veronica Bleaus), and currently ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ (City Theater). VFX projects include the documentary ‘Workhorse Queen’ by Angela Washko, the interactive music video ‘Gesture of Devotion’ by Congregation of Drones, and the visual album Bombici Live at Studio B. Scott is a Teaching Assistant Professor in Studio Arts at the University of Pittsburgh, and frequently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University. He has co-curated TQ Live! (Carnegie Museum of Art) and the NEA funded Fail-Safe (KST) performance series. More info: www.scottnandrew.com/
coLLeen doyno (producer, executive director) has been a guiding force at Pittsburgh Musical Theater since 1996, dedicating nearly three decades to advancing the organization’s artistic excellence, educational mission, and community impact. Over the course of her career, she has directed and choreographed countless productions for both PMT’s Professional Company and Conservatory, many of which have been recognized among the “Best of Pittsburgh” in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Year in Review. Notably, PMT’s 2013 Conservatory Theater Company production of Miss Saigon became the first student production ever to receive that distinction. In 2013, Colleen’s leadership and values-driven work were honored with the prestigious Woman of Integrity Award, and her lifelong commitment to mentoring young women into future leaders was further recognized when she was selected as a finalist for the ATHENA Award. At the core of Colleen’s work is a deeply held belief in the power of the arts to nurture confident, compassionate, and resilient young people. This philosophy has shaped the success of the PMT Conservatory, which continues to provide training, meaningful mentorship, and transformative opportunities for hundreds of students each year As Executive Director, Colleen has also led one of the most significant chapters in PMT’s history: the full transformation of its 112-year-old historic home in Pittsburgh’s West End. She is currently spearheading a $22 million, multi-phase renovation project designed to ensure accessibility, sustainability, and an enhanced patron experience for generations to come. The project includes a three-story, six-stop elevator; fully accessible entrances; a reimagined multistory lobby; modernized mechanical systems; and major infrastructure improvements that support both professional productions and year-round educational programming. This bold investment positions PMT not only as a cultural destination, but as a lasting anchor institution for the West End community. A fierce advocate for neighborhood revitalization, Colleen has worked closely with Pittsburgh City Council, Allegheny County leadership, Pennsylvania State officials, and the Mayor’s Office to advance cultural and economic growth in the West End, which PMT proudly calls its forever home. She firmly believes that strong arts organizations are catalysts for
healthy communities - and that investing in young people through the arts is an investment in the future of the region. Committed to Pittsburgh and the people who make it vibrant, Colleen approaches her work with optimism, gratitude, and a steadfast focus on what is possible. She is deeply thankful for the dedication of the PMT Administrative Team, the unwavering support of the PMT Board of Directors, and the love of her remarkable family, all of whom make this work possible.
(Costume Design) B.F.A. 2019 Point Park University (Technical Theatre/ Costume Design) He is native to Pittsburgh, PA & has over a decade of experience as a designer, stylist, & fashion aficionado. His style embodies boldness & versatility & can cater to a wide clientele audience. His many interests include costuming, cosplay, & theatre. Jeremy is a freelance costume designer who has worked with multiple companies such as The Collective, Elsewhere Theatre, The Utah Shakespeare Festival, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Pittsburgh Playhouse REP/Main Stage/JR./Dance, Penn State Centre Stage, Resonance Works, Upper St. Clair School District & Stage 62. Past costume designs include Freaky Friday (FCMS, 2026), Mamma Mia (USCHS, 2026), Annie (PMT, 2026), Disney’s Newsies (2025, PMT), & Dracula (2025, USCHS). Upcoming Shows include Big Fish (PMT, 2026). Website: Jeremyetaylordesign.com
Lucas FedeLe (choreographer) is an artist devoted to the vitalization of theatre. Recently for PMT: Jesus Christ Superstar (Co-Director / Choreographer), Grease! (Associate Director/Choreographer), and A Lyrical Christmas Carol (Choreographer). Earlier this year, Lucas directed and choreographed the world premiere of Agnus Teaches Acting, which he cowrote with Treasure Treasure and Zanny Laird, at the New Hazlett Theater. Other recent local credits: Urinetown (Choreographer) at the PPU Pittsburgh Playhouse and Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (Polka Consultant) at City Theatre. Lucas is an alumnus of the Richard E. Rauh (PMT) Conservatory and Point Park University’s School of Dance, a member of AEA, SAGAFTRA, SDC, and serves as Assistant Teaching Professor at Carnegie Mellon
University’s School of Drama.
avery FerreLL (makeup artist & wig team) graduated from the Tom Savini Special Makeup Effects Program and is a licensed esthetician. Working in the industry for three years doing bridal makeup, photo shoots, films and theater projects. She has done many shows with PMT.
michaeL FitZmaurice (makeup artist & wig team) is a special effects artist who started with PMT four years ago on Evil Dead The Musical. Since then, not only has he done every production of Evil Dead The Musical but has also been a regular on the Hair and Makeup team for such shows as Grease, A Lyrical Christmas Carol, The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, Sweeney Todd, Carousel, Jersey Boys, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. He was also on the SPFX team of the world premiere of Romero & Juliet for the upcoming horror film The River.
regina kettering (assistant music director) PhD: Regina is a Resident Artist at Pittsburgh Musical Theater. Past credits include Mary Poppins (Chartiers Valley SD), Shrek (West Mifflin SD), and Phantom of the Opera (Blackhawk SD). She has been Organist/Music Director at multiple Pittsburgh churches over the past 15 years. The adaptability and flexibility required for organ translate well to the dialogue between pit and stage. Classically trained by Anne Liva and Michael Popick, Regina started playing piano at 4. She performed publicly at 8, and accompanied choirs by the age of 10. In high school, she memorized the equivalent of a Master’s level recital, playing Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and more. Moving to Pittsburgh allowed her to learn the king of instruments - organ - from Craig Dobbins, Music Director of Sewickley Presbyterian Church. She performed the last public recital at Heinz Chapel, playing music composed by women from 1500-2020 on International Women’s Day. Regina is an active member of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. She earned a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh in protein crystallography.
kevin kocher (associate technicaL director) has set designed several shows at PMT including Sister Act, Jekyll and Hyde, We Will Rock You, and Disney’s Newsies (2019). He has also worked in various other technical positions at PMT and PMT Conservatory such as sound designs for Evil Dead The Musical (2019), Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame (2019), and A Lyrical Christmas Carol (2019). Over the past several years Kevin has led the Technical Theater & Design Program at PMT Conservatory, helping to educate students in technical theater design and application in full scale productions. Kevin attended Clarion University of PA and earned a B.S. in Education and studied theatrical design and direction.
amBer kocher (props master) hails from Pittsburgh, with her husband, Kevin and son, Brody. She is a graduate of Clarion University and is the Props Master, Set Dresser, Jack-of-all-Trades Resident Artist and theater mom at PMT. Favorite credits with PMT include Evil Dead The Musical, Disney’s Newsies, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Shrek, and more. Amber has been with the company since 2012, and is looking forward to many more seasons with PMT.
kamiLah Lay (intimacy choreographer) Wisconsin-native, Kamilah, is delighted to support this exceptional cast as the Intimacy Choreographer. Previous PMT credits include Once, Jesus Christ Superstar, Waitress, and Evil Dead The Musical. Kamilah is a proud alumna of Illinois Wesleyan University, where she earned her BFA in Music Theatre. She extends endless gratitude to Colleen, Tim, Gemma, and the entire team of dedicated professionals at PMT. Many thanks and much love to her Midwestern family for their steadfast support in addition to her dearest, Collin. Kamilah aspires to connect, learn, and grow as new opportunities present themselves.
christopher patrick (makeup & wig designer) has been designing shows for PMT since 2007, and it is such a joy to continue working with them. Christopher works in film television and theater in the Pittsburgh region and is a member of IATSE local 798.
Jonathan t. sage (technicaL director) has been with PMT for more than fifteen years and is excited to be part of another production. A Michigan State University alumnus, additional credits include The Boarshead Professional Theater in Lansing, Michigan and The Ohio Light Opera in Wooster, Ohio. Jonathan would like to thank his family for all of their love and support.
tim seiB (director) is a freelance stage director who resides in the D.C. Metro area. For PMT: Waitress, Million Dollar Quartet, Once. Tim directed the national tour of Million Dollar Quartet and has worked with notable companies such as Theatre Alliance, Theatre Raleigh, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater, Totem Pole Playhouse, 5-Star Theatricals, La Mirada Theatre, Heritage Theatre Festival, Casa Manana, The O’Neill Center, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis, Ozark Actor’s Theatre, Storm Theatre, Wings Theatre, Festival 56, The Gorilla Theater, Center Theatre Company, The Universal Theatre Festival, and Emerging Artists Theatre. Tim also enjoys the development process, having worked on the new musicals Broadcast, Goddess, and The White City at The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, as well as directing readings for the NYU Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program and the Carolina Theatre Workshop, where he is now an advisor. Tim is a graduate of Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts in St. Louis, Missouri, and a proud member of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society. www.timseib.com
tucker topeL (set designer) (he/him), originally from Janesville,WI is a current MFA Scenic Design candidate at University of Connecticut. He attended Point Park University in Pittsburgh, where he earned a BFA in Scenic Design. Tucker spent the last decade working in Pittsburgh, where he designed, built, and painted more than 100 productions. He frequently collaborates with Pittsburgh Musical Theater, with some past credits including Waitress, Million Dollar Quartet, Evil Dead The Musical, and Grease. Instagram: @tucker_topel
dr. Francesca tortoreLLo, d.m.a. (music director) is a music director, conductor, collaborative pianist, arranger and teacher and is currently celebrating her seventh season as Resident Music Director at Pittsburgh Musical Theater. Born in Mount Kisco, New York, Francesca began her musical studies at the age of 4. She received her undergrad and graduate degrees in piano at the Cleveland Institute of Music and then completed her Doctorate of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano and Coaching at The University of Minnesota. Principal teachers include Antonio Pompa-Baldi, Virginia Weckstrom and Timothy Lovelace. Francesca music directs the professional and teen Conservatory shows at PMT, and recent productions include Evil Dead The Musical, Carousel, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Waitress, and Jesus Christ Superstar. She also teaches advanced classes at the PMT Conservatory and regularly creates arrangements and mashups for her students. Francesca is an accomplished classical pianist and regularly collaborates with members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and other professional musicians in the city. When not behind the keys, she enjoys crocheting elaborate garments and spending time with her husband and two sons.
andonetta chiarina trageser (andi) (production assistant) is so excited to work with such an amazing cast and crew on Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s regional premiere of Dear Evan Hansen! Andi is a 2020 Musical Theater graduate of Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 as well as PMT Conservatory Alumni. She spent 5 years as a student of the PMT Conservatory and has now returned to the PMT Family as a Resident Artist as well as a Propel Teaching Artist. Previous credits include: Disney’s Newsies (Stage Manager), Beetlejuice JR. (Stage Manager), Guys & Dolls JR. (Stage Manager), Annie (Production Assistant), Waitress (Production Assistant) and Jesus Christ Superstar (Production Assistant). Thank you to PMT’s Executive Team for allowing her to live her dreams every day and a special thank you to Tim, Lucas, Gemma, and Chessie. Andi also would like to dedicate all her work and dedication for this production to her father, Jack Phinney who passed in 2018 and her oldest sister, Cailyn Phinney who passed in 2022.
Forrest trimBLe (Lighting designer) has been a designer in the Pittsburgh area and has been working with PMT for over ten years. As a designer at PMT, Forrest has realized the designs of In The Heights, HAIR, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid, as well as many designs with Pittsburgh Musical Theater and PMT Conservatory. Outside of the company Forrest has worked with multiple shows in the area. Wizard of Oz, Jazz Nutcracker, and Cinderella with Morgantown Dance Studio. Four Chord Music Festival and Jubilee with Hearcorp. Forrest is also the resident designer at Moon Area High School and Pine-Richland Area High School as well as an assistant designer at the Pittsburgh Opera and a designer with Bold designs.
gemma wiLLiamson* (production stage manager) is excited to bring this fresh story to the Gargaro Theater. A proud member of the PMT family for seventeen years, she currently serves as Director of Production Operations and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association for both PMT’s Professional Company and Conservatory Productions. Favorite PMT credits include… all of them! Highlights include Disney’s Newsies (Director/ Choreographer), Jesus Christ Superstar (‘25), Million Dollar Quartet (‘24), Grease (‘24), Jersey Boys (‘23), Les Misérables, Beauty and the Beast (‘09, ‘24) and the groovy Evil Dead (‘18-‘25). Beyond PMT, Gemma has lent her artistry to South Park Theatre, Robert Morris Colonial Theatre, Freedom Area High School, and Plum Borough High School. Endless thanks and forever gratitude to Colleen; PMT’s Executive Team; the incredible members of IATSE Local 3;, the talents of AFM, and the inspiring cast and creative team of Dear Evan Hansen.
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steven Levenson (Book) Steven is a Tony Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and television writer and producer. His plays include If I Forget, Core Values, Seven Minutes In Heaven, and The Language of Trees. He wrote the book for the musical, Dear Evan Hansen, which won six Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Musical, as well as the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. He co-created and executive produced the FX series “Fosse/ Verdon,” which was nominated for seventeen Emmy Awards, including Best Limited Series and Best Writing for a Limited Series, as well as for Critics’ Choice Association and Producers Guild Awards, in addition to winning the Writers Guild Award and an AFI Award for Outstanding Series. Other honors include the OBIE Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the John Gassner Memorial Playwriting Award. He adapted Jonathan Larson’s tick, tick…boom!, directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, for Netflix. He is a graduate of Brown University.
music theatre internationaL (mti) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 100,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 150 countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior® shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students.
Songwriters and producers Benj Pasek & Justin Paul are best known for their Oscar, Grammy, and Tony-winning work on La La Land, The Greatest Showman and Dear Evan
Hansen, each of which spawned albums that landed in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200, including multiple weeks at #1 for The Greatest Showman, which in 2018 was the world’s best-selling album. This year, they won their first Emmy Award as songwriters of Only Murders in the Building and, as a result, achieved EGOT status, joining a rarified list of artists who have won all four major showbiz prizes. Additional film and television credits include Apple’s Spirited, Sony’s Lyle, Lyle Crocodile, Disney’s live-action Aladdin, Dreamworks Animation’s Trolls, Amazon’s Harlem, Apple’s Dear Edward, NBC’s Smash, The CW’s The Flash, Amazon’s Pink: All I Know So Far (Grammy nomination), and FX’s Welcome to Wrexham. Amongst their varied stage credits, they made their Broadway debut with the musical A Christmas Story (Tony nomination), further adapted into a live telecast for Fox (Emmy nomination); and won their second Tonys for co-producing Best Musical winner A Strange Loop. Among their countless honors, they became the youngest winners ever of the Jonathan Larson Award and the first writers for stage or screen to be honored with the ASCAP Vanguard Award. In total, Benj and Justin have each won two Tonys, two Grammys, an Emmy and an Oscar across five distinct projects.












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At PMT we have a deep appreciation for our Board of Directors - a group of talented professionals who not only believe in our mission, but always bring their unique talents to the table to support it.
We are proud to have a working board who serve PMT as collaborators, cheerleaders, supporters, and tireless advocates.
Special thanks to:
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE ARTS.
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Pittsburgh Musical Theater extends our gratitude to our generous individual donors, as well as foundation, corporate and government partners.
Donors acknowledged here made a gift to Pittsburgh Musical Theater between July 1, 2024 and April 30, 2026. If your name is listed incorrectly or has been mistakenly omitted, please contact Allison Hannon, Director of Development, at (412) 539-0900 x236
$10,000 and Above
Allegheny Regional Asset District
Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust
Ken and Colleen Doyno
Grable Foundation
Heinz Endowments
Jendoco Construction Corporation
Kathleen Kuhn, in Memory of Dwight Kuhn
Laurel Foundation
PA Council on the Arts
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
PNC Charitable Trusts
Richard E. Rauh in honor of Ken Gargaro
James M. and Lucy K. Schoonmaker Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999
Anonymous
Arsenal Cider House
Baird
Brooks and Blair
City of Pittsburgh
Dollar Bank
Eat’n Park
Stephen H. Gross Charitable Fund
McElhattan Foundation
$2,500 - $4,999
Boyd & Blair
Ken and Jane Gargaro
Graze Craze - North Pittsburgh
Mike’s Beer Bar
North Shore Tavern
SLB Radio Productions
Jakub Sprankle Family
$1,000 - $2,499
Anonymous
Adam and Jenny Birch
American Eagle Outfitters
Sandra Blaser
Larry and Rikki Berger
Brennon Cole
David and Judy Doyno
Ellen Doyno
Randy and Cathy Emanuelson
Kaitlyn Hendrickson
HM Life Insurance Company
The Kuhn Family
Paul and Leigh Laird
Rochelle Lilien
Marcia Oglan
James Peiffer
Tyson Sears
West End Pulaski Society
$500 - $999
Anonymous (3)
Cheryl Begandy
The Baun Family
Jenna Cramer
Kimberly Davis
Marianne Downer
The Duddie Family
Fatheads Saloon
Bill and Nancy Gatti
Dodi Walker Gross, In honor of Ilyssa Bails 18th Birthday
Hennemuth Metals
Independent Mechanical
Ken and Linda Krynski
Lawrenceville Pet Supply
PerLora
SAFE of Pittsburgh
The Schmidtetter Family
Barry Tague
Triangle Payroll Services
Michael Troiani
$250 - $499
Anonymous
Christopher Akin
Sandra Bails, in honor of Ilyssa Bails
Stephen Black
Rich Fitzgerald
The Christof Family
Consol Cares Foundation
Karen Hannon
John and Nancy Holmes
The Mueller Family
Caryn Rubinoff and Craig Dunham
Jon Sage
Cara Shuckett
Rachel Viehman
John and Else Viehman, in honor of Gabby Viehman
The Yakubic Family
$100 - $249
Keenan Adams
Dominic Ammon
Andrew Arnt
Scott and Elizabeth Baker
Anderson Bailey
John and Dotti Bechtol
Dave and Christine Bertha
Ellen Beckjord
David Bokhour
L Wayne and Charmagne
Bossola, in memory of June Gargaro Henry
Emily L. Brooks
Julia Bubanovich
Barbara Cass
Mary Cheeseman
Emily (Cole) Conley
Steve Cuden
Kelly Cullen
The Darke Family
The DeBruyn Tortorello Family
The Delale-O’Connor Family
Gina and Andy Dodds
Greg and Julie Dodds
Steven Doerfler
Allison Hannon and William Dodds
The Dohy Family
The Levenson Durst Family
Marcie Eberhart
Ann Emmerling
Karen Florig
Michelle Gallagher
Dan Griffin
Alison Goldman
Malinda Hallett
Mary Hannon
Stuart Hastings
Evan Hoover
The Kalbfleisch Family
Bill and Mary Ann King
Kalix Jackson
The Kocher Family
Diane Lally
Brad and Leanne Lisien
Michelle Lyons
Madeleine Mamaux
Jennifer Mentz
Nick and Gemma Mitchell
Randy and Sue Myers
The Parsons Family
Jo Rescinitti
Quinn Patrick Shannon and Caroline Nicolian
Andrea Richardson
Howard Rieger and Beverly Siegel
Cosette Rotondo
Myriam Stricker
Barbara Tortorello
Lori and Dan Rothschild
The Toole Family
Raymond and Kathy Wayne
The Weisfield Family
Carol and Bryan Young
Stephen Yoset
PMT wishes to gratefully acknowledge supporters of our comprehensive campaign, Elevating the PMT Experience for All:
Anonymous (1)
Allegheny County Economic Development
Allegheny Regional Asset District
Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust
Heinz Endowments
Hillman Foundation
State of Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program
Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
PMT also wishes to gratefully acknowledge the more than 150 individual donors who made gifts between $25-$99.
Thank you! We are so grateful for your support, which is critical to keeping PMT positioned as a cultural asset, community resource, and arts ambassador for the Pittsburgh community. Donations cover 35% of our operating costs annually, while each season Pittsburgh Musical Theater enriches the lives of over 35,000 art-lovers and families.
Contact Allison Hannon at 412-539-0900 x236 or click the button below if you would like to join this list of generous supporters.
Producer
Colleen Doyno
Director Tim Seib
Music Director
. Dr. Francesca Tortorello
Choreographer Lucas Fedele
Production Stage Manager .
Gemma Williamson*
Technical Director Jonathan T. Sage
Lighting Designer Forrest Trimble
Sound Designer
Eric Collins
Scenic Designer Tucker Topel
Costume Designer
. Jeremy Eiben
Props Master Amber Kocher
Makeup & Wig Designer Christopher Patrick
Associate Music Director
Regina Kettering
Associate Technical Director Kevin Kocher
Visual Media Designer
Scott Andrew
Intimacy Choreographer Kamilah Lay
Production Assistant
Andi Trageser
Assistant Stage Manager Jake Emmerling*
Makeup Artists & Wig Team Avery Ferrell, Michael Fitzmaurice
Spot Operators & Run Crew
Scenic Charges
PMT Conservatory Technical
Theater & Design Program Team
Kelsey Jamison, Amber Shuman
Production Photographer Matt Polk
Band:
Conductor / Keys Dr. Francesca Tortorello
Violin
Lydia Miller Choorapuzha
Viola Rachel Daniels
Cello

Eleanor Lee
Guitar 1 Alex Kenrick
Guitar 2 Danny Rectenwald
Bass
Justin Bendel
Drums Lindsey Lamagna
Special Thanks:
- PMT Conservatory Technical Theater & Design Program Students- Rob, Brian, and everyone at Jendoco Construction for keeping our students, and staff safe during the construction process- Danielle Perelman -

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Pittsburgh Musical Theater (PMT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts education organization committed to youth development. We cultivate a diverse creative community and future leaders with transferable life skills through a uniquely-designed convergence of training, mentorships, and professional performances. In a nurturing environment that promotes wellness, safety, and freedom of expression, our integrated opportunities for young artists and local professionals create quality productions for all audiences, foster a community of belonging, and enhance the vibrancy of our region.
President
Michael Kuhn
Vice President
Kaitlyn Hendrickson
Secretary
Becky Cibulka
Treasurer
James Pieffer
Board Members
Adam Birch
Brennon Cole
Kimberly Davis
Michael Klein
Peyton Klein
Rochelle Lilien
Marcia Oglan
Tyson Sears
State Representative
Daniel J. Deasy
State Senator
Wayne D. Fontana
Executive Director Colleen Doyno
Director of Development
Allison Hannon
Director of Finance Kate Toole
Box Office & Audience Services Manager, Accessibility Coordinator .
Amber Kocher
Marketing & Media Manager Lindsay Kalbfleisch
Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate Brianna Booher
Sponsorship Manager
Caroline Nicolian
Marketing & Box Office Assistant Mackenzie Heidenreich
Director of Production Operations Gemma Mitchell
Technical Director Jonathan T. Sage
Resident Music Director Dr. Francesca Tortorello
PMT Conservatory Director Quinn Patrick Shannon
PMT Conservatory Administrator Caroline Nicolian
PMT Conservatory / Associate Technical Director, Health & Safety Coordinator Kevin Kocher
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