Alexis Molnar: "Dear Evan Hansen" was a whirlwind experience that I am super grateful for. At the time when I joined it was still in the stages of development for the show itself, for all the characters, who they were. From where I started to what is known as the story of "Dear Evan Hansen" now is very different. It's gone through a lot of evolution. I was just excited to be involved with some of my musical theatre heroes at the time. Going into Alana, I just wanted to make sure I watched Election with Reese Witherspoon. She was a big inspiration for Alana, as well as just trying to keep it natural because I do think when "Dear Evan Hansen" hit the theatre seen in a mainstream way, it definitely shifted what new musical theatre is today and how musical theatre has evolved. So, I feel like it was this very interesting turning point. But going into Alana, I think at the end of the day, I just really wanted to do a good job.