The Answer
Music, lyrics, and book by Rylan Dean Hefner
Directed and choreographed by Rylan Dean Hefner, premiered April 9-12, 2026 in the Kander Theater
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Photo by Isabella Moss
Photo by Isabella Moss
Photo by Isabella Moss
Photo by Isabella Moss
Photo by Isabella Moss
Photo by Isabella Moss
“A profound meditation on what drives a story.” -The Oberlin Review
“The musical arrangements were particularly effective in propelling the story forward; nontraditional tonalities and exciting time signatures kept the show engaging.” -The Oberlin Review
“The actors demonstrated great talent and direction.” -The Oberlin Review
“It was perfectly mysterious, and I had so much fun putting the pieces together myself.” -Sassafras Magazine
Read an interview with Rylan about The Answer from Lattice Magazine.
The Experience Machine
Music, lyrics, and book by Rylan Dean Hefner
Staged reading directed by Rylan Dean Hefner, produced by Yasiel Ewing and Rylan Dean Hefner, February 7, 2025 at The Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse
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Photo by Annalise Curl
Photo by Annalise Curl
Photo by Annalise Curl
Photo by Annalise Curl