Meet the Cast of 

is a Junior at Eastern Mennonite School in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Some of his previous performance credits include: Will Bloom in Big Fish, Orsino in Twelfth Night, George Banks in Mary Poppins, and Mr. Naidu in Around the World in 80 Days. Outside of theatre, Cayden participates in Model UN and Choir. Cayden wants to thank his family for driving from Harrisonburg for every rehearsal for him to perform in this production.

is a junior at Charlottesville high school, and this is her Venture/DMR debut! Some recent credits include Judy Bernly in 9-5, Marie Van Goetham in the Original Musical The Little Dancer, and Mama Noah in Children Of Eden. She spent part of her summer in NYC studying musical theater at Marymount Manhattan College! Big thanks to her parents, Venture and DMR, and her voice teacher Kristin Baltes!

is thrilled to be a part of Venture's Dear Evan Hansen! She is a sophomore at the Renaissance School and some of her recent credits include Nigel Bottom - Something Rotten Jr. (DMR Adventures), Alfred Hallam - Alice by Heart (DMR Adventures), Yvette - Clue: High School Edition (Blue Ridge School), Emily Hobbs - Elf Jr. (Buford Middle School). She is also a student at the Wilson School of Dance! She wants to thank her cast and crew for making this show possible, and the audience for coming to support!

is so excited to be in this co-production with her students. Past favorite credits include ensemble in Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and Squidward in The SpongeBob Musical. She is excited for her final year at UVA and what the future holds.

is a performer hailing from Fishersville, Virginia. After recently graduating from Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School and Wilson Memorial High School, he plans to attend Brigham Young University - Idaho to pursue studies in music.Credits: Jack Kelly (Newsies), Danny Zuko (Grease), Orpheus (Hadestown), Kristoff (Frozen).

is delighted to be making her Venture Stage Company debut. She is a NYC based Singer/Actor, originally from Minnesota. Recent/Favorite credits include Tick Tick Boom (Susan), Into the Woods (The Witch), Songs for a New World (Woman 2), and Fun Home (Medium Allison). She has also toured with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as the Feature Female Singer on the Jewel of The Seas. She is a proud alumni of the University of Utah Musical Theatre program, and has trained at institutions like Interlochen Arts Academy and Stagedoor Manor. Later this season she will be in Come From Away at the Boat Club Theatre in Duluth, Minnesota. She sends heartfelt thanks to her family, her coach: David Eggers, and to the entire cast and crew of Dear Evan Hansen. @helena_goei | helenagoei.com

is an NYC based boricua actor, musician, and writer, born and raised in Western Mass. He is thrilled to be returning to Venture Stage Co. for Dear, Evan Hansen. Previous Roles Include: Sonny: In The Heights (Firehouse Center for the Arts), Bernstein: Dogfight (Venture Stage Co.), Hot Blades Harry: Urinetown (Grange Theatre), Jay: Disney’s Descendants (Argyle Theatre), Ritchie Valens: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Majestic Theatre), Noel Grubber: Ride The Cyclone (K&E Theatre Group), Dick Wilkins: A Christmas Carol (NCCA Jean's Playhouse), Male Ensemble/On-Stage Trumpet: Oliver! and Jersey Boys (Palace Theatres), B: Sanctuary City (Silverthorne Theatre Co.), and Laertes: Hamlet (Shakesperience Prod.) along with many more. Special thanks to all my friends and family who have supported me along the way! ig: caleb_koval

is a local actor and playwright. Having received her BA in Drama and African American Studies from the University of Virginia in 2025, she's found comfort in the Charlottesville theatre scene. Her 13 year old self is ecstatic to bring her then favorite musical to life and is grateful to have such a full circle moment. Favorite stage credits include Diana in A Chorus Line, Sonya in Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812, and Taxi Driver in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.