Alum Mallory Bechtel '18 takes Broadway Spotlight
From Cooper halls to Broadway curtain calls
In this episode of our Cooper Alumni Series, we sit down with Mallory Bechtel, a proud 2018 Cooper graduate whose remarkable journey has taken her from the Black Box stage on The John Cooper School's campus to the bright lights of Broadway. Best known for her breakout role in Dear Evan Hansen, Mallory reflects on her time at Cooper, the teachers and mentors who nurtured her talent, and the formative experiences that helped shape her career in the performing arts.
She shares how the foundation she built at Cooper—not just in the arts, but in a community that truly supported her dreams—played a pivotal role in preparing her for the challenges and opportunities of life onstage. From high school productions to national acclaim, Mallory’s story is a shining example of where talent, hard work, and a strong educational foundation can lead.
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