Zachary Piser

September 26, 2021

Artistic Director Chil Kong leads a discussion with Broadway actor Zachary Piser and local DMV artists as they discuss the challenges of going LIVE and in person as both a performer and teaching artist guiding students and audiences as we return to a new world through COVID’s impact. They will discuss the challenges and opportunities artists face as well as the students urgent need to return to in-person training.

Zachary Noah Piser was the Evan Hansen alternate on Broadway (performing Wednesday and Saturday matinees), after originating Dear Evan Hansen’s premiere international production in Toronto. Other Broadway: Wicked (Boq). Off-Broadway: Barrow Street Theatre’s West End transfer of Sweeney Todd (Tobias), Mad Libs Live!. Favorite Regional: The Heart of Rock & Roll (The Old Globe, world premiere), Godspell (Marriott Theatre). Zach has also performed at various venues throughout the New York metropolitan area including MetLife Stadium, LincolnCenter, Feinstein’s/54 Below, Merkin Concert Hall, Green Room 42, Symphony Space, Birdland, & Joe’s Pub. He is a Bay Area native and proud Northwestern grad!