Performing arts and mental health. Is there a connection? I believe strongly that humans need the stage now more than ever. And I'm on a mission to get you out to see the show! Come backstage with me and get closer to the people and stories that fuel the performing arts scene in Kelowna, BC.
With only a couple shows remaining, I give you perhaps the most controversial character in Dear Evan Hansen, Connor Murphy (played by Malachi Peters). Connor is many things, but mostly, he is severely misunderstood. No one can see past the bad boy demeanour, the black nails, the violent outbursts. But as Malachi so intelligently gathers, it's all a cry for help from the broken boy behind the mask. Malachi is such a treat and someone I have very much enjoyed getting to know through the c...
23 Jun 2026
Dear Evan Hansen - JAXSEN & CATE (Jared & Alana)
These two are inseparable so it only seemed fitting to interview them together. Just 16 and 17 years of age, Jaxsen and Cate are the youngest members of the cast, but they bring the best energy! They are youthful and vibrant, of course, but as you'll hear, they also bring a very chill dynamic. Well spoken, thoughtful, authentic. Something I was never at that age and still yearn to be now. With just six shows left, we are in the final stretch of Dear Evan Hansen! There are tickets still ...
17 Jun 2026
Dear Evan Hansen - RANDY (Director)
Randy Leslie opened Kelowna Actors Studio 23 years ago. (It was either open the theatre or adopt a baby! I believe he chose right.) Randy is my boss, the Director and Choreographer of Dear Evan Hansen and he is also the one who pushed to bring it to a Kelowna stage. This show goes far beyond selling tickets for Randy. It's about pushing the boundaries of what is talked about through art. Randy has personal reasons for selecting this show, and I love that he's getting vulnerable with me ...
10 Jun 2026
Dear Evan Hansen - OPENING NIGHT!
It's opening night! June 10, 2026 has been on my calendar for the better part of a year and we made it! This is a quick episode featuring an update (since it's been a minute since my last episode!) and the story of Dear Evan Hansen in under 5 minutes. It's only been hinted at in previous episodes and I figured it was time to give you the Coles Notes. I believe watching a musical when you know the story makes the experience more relaxing. Then you can sit back and take in the experience, not w...
20 May 2026
Dear Evan Hansen - ETHAN (Evan Hansen)
We are three weeks from opening night! I'll provide a brief update of the rehearsal process and quickly get into my interview with Ethan Landygo. Ethan is our Evan! Born and raised Okanagan Valley boy, playing the role of his life. I loved learning his background, what he brings to the role and how he prepares for interactions with other cast members. He is working his butt off! His falsetto singing is STUNNING and I'm so lucky I get to share a stage with him. For tickets to Kelowna Act...
12 May 2026
Dear Evan Hansen - SKYLAR (Zoe Murphy)
Rehearsals for Dear Evan Hansen at the Kelowna Actors Studio are officially underway! I'll give you a bit of an update, then dive into our first interview. Skylar Naiman plays Zoe Murphy in the show, daughter to Cynthia (my character) and brother to the infamous Connor Murphy. Zoe represents Sky's first time playing a softer, more moody character, and she can't wait to dive in! After taking some time away from the stage as she navigated some challenges of her own during her later high school ...
20 Apr 2026
Dear Evan Hansen - MY STORY pt. 1
How did we get here? Who am I? Why am I doing this anyway? This is part one of my story. Where and how I grew up, and when I first caught "the bug." My church years and how I believe being in a worship band shaped my voice. And then there was that time on Popstars ... anyone remember that show?! Growing up looks different for everyone. And here's a little bit about how it was for me, from my youth and adolescent years in Victoria, to finding love and making the move to Kelowna (a smaller, but...
20 Apr 2026
Dear Evan Hansen - MY STORY pt. 2
The second part of my story begins with the birth of my first child, a time that forced a great reset, or maybe a second iteration, of Lindsay-Anne as I knew her. I experienced the downside of hypervigilance and anxiety, two traits that had fueled me for most of my life. Depression was deep and dark and frightening. It's like nothing I've ever experienced, nor hope to again. The mind is so very powerful and when those processes we've put in place over time to keep us balanced and regula...
8 Apr 2026
Dear Evan Hansen - INTRO
My name is Lindsay-Anne Dow and I'm playing Cynthia Murphy in an upcoming production of Dear Evan Hansen at the Kelowna Actors Studio. This debut episode will introduce you to the podcast and central theme of connection through performing arts. I'll lay the foundation for why this is a subject I'm passionate about and how it all relates to Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony award winning musical. Clip used from Armchair Experts podcast, Chris Stapleton episode. https://armchairexpertpod.c...
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