Recommended for ages 13+

Dear Evan Hansen explores complex emotional and social themes that may be sensitive for some audience members. While the production ultimately offers messages of hope, healing, and human connection, it also depicts difficult experiences that may be emotionally intense.

Themes

• Mental health and anxiety

• Depression

• Grief and loss

• Suicide and its impact on family, friends, and community

• Social isolation and loneliness

• Identity and belonging

• Family relationships and conflict

• Honesty, guilt, and consequences

Content Advisories

• Discussions and references to suicide (an off-stage mentioned death occurs early in the musical)

• References to self-harm and mental health struggles

• Emotional depictions of grief, mourning, and trauma

• Adult language

• Emotional confrontations between characters

• Brief romantic content

• Social media and online bullying themes

Sensory & Production Elements

This production includes:

• Loud music and amplified sound

• Sudden lighting changes

• Flashing or strobe-like lighting effects

• Haze/fog effects

• Emotional scenes that may be distressing for some audience members

Audience Information

The Pollock Center Summer Stage encourages audience members to care for themselves while experiencing this production. If you or someone in your party needs to step out during the performance, our Front of House staff will be happy to assist you.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis, support is available through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.