Monday, October 27, 2025

"Dear Evan Hanson", CV Rep, December 3-21, Palm Springs


The cast delivers strong and emotionally resonant performances across the board. Gianna Branca as Zoe Murphy, Connor’s guarded sister and Evan’s tentative love interest, brings a mix of strength and vulnerability, particularly in her powerful vocals during “Requiem” and “Only Us.” Erin Stoddard as Cynthia Murphy, Connor and Zoe’s mother, effectively conveys the deep grief of a parent in mourning, especially in the heartfelt “So Big/So Small.” Eric Kunze as Larry Murphy, the family’s emotionally buttoned-up father, balances stoicism with the pain of a fractured home. Christia Mantzke as Heidi Hansen, Evan’s overworked single mother, portrays a woman caught between love for her son and the struggles of her own life — her heart-wrenching version of “So Big/So Small” highlights her vulnerability and deep maternal bond. Isaac Kuber as Connor Murphy, the troubled teen whose suicide sets the story in motion, conveys the rage and confusion that haunt the narrative.

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