Cassidy Donovan
Chapter 3
Cassidy Donovan / Cass
Pushes to change the duet's key to E major to highlight his baritone, successfully swaying Mary Jane initially. Accepts defeat when the new arrangement sounds clumsy but leaves annoyed at Hannah’s rehearsal schedule, displaying prima donna behavior throughout.
Chapter 8 - HANNAH
Cassidy Donovan / Cass
Demands a choir accompany Hannah's duet and insists on altering the song's arrangement, causing significant friction during rehearsal. He pressures Mary Jane to remain silent during their disputes while maintaining control over the performance details.
Chapter 18 - HANNAH
Cassidy / Cass
Mentioned by friends as having gone on a date with Mary Jane, raising Hannah's concerns about losing creative control at Monday's rehearsal.
Chapter 24 - HANNAH
Cass
Mentioned as the partner for an earlier rehearsal that Hannah has already forgotten due to her preoccupation with tonight's events.
Chapter 26 - HANNAH
Cass / Chazz
Arrives late to rehearsal with Mary Jane and introduces a cellist without consulting Hannah. He endures Garrett's deliberate name mispronunciation and territorial warning before storming off with Mary Jane.
Chapter 33 - HANNAH
Cass Donovan / Cass
Described by Hannah and her friends as having unilaterally decided to perform his duet partner’s song as a solo act, prompting faculty intervention that ultimately benefits Hannah.
Chapter 41 - HANNAH
Cass
Opens the junior showcase with a technically flawless but emotionally detached rendition of a peer's song, defends his decision to claim the solo spot without remorse, and dismisses bitterness backstage before departing.