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Palmer Hefferan

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BIO

Palmer Hefferan is a sound designer and composer for theater, podcasts and new music. In 2019, she received a 2019 Obie Award for “Sustained Excellence in Sound Design.” Select New York credits include: BROADWAY: Grand Horizons, The Lifespan of a Fact; Select OFF-BROADWAY: Fefu and Her Friends (TFANA); Marys Seacole (Lincoln Center); Do You Feel Anger? (Vineyard Theatre); Merry Wives, Shipwreck, Wild Goose Dreams (The Public); The New Englanders, Sugar In Our Wounds, and Important Hats of the Twentieth Century (Manhattan Theatre Club); Something Clean, Bobbie Clearly (Roundabout Theatre); Nollywood Dreams, Seared, BLKS, Collective Rage, Charm, School Girls (MCC Theater); Pride and Prejudice (Primary Stages); Fabulation, Death of the Last Black Man In The Whole Entire World (Signature Theatre); Friend Art (Second Stage); Samara, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again (Henry Hewes nomination, Soho Rep.); Today is My Birthday (Drama Desk nomination, Henry Hewes Award, Page 73). Select REGIONAL: Teenage Dick, Baby Screams Miracle, Guards At The Taj, Cherokee (Woolly Mammoth); Love In Hate Nation (Two River); You Lost Me (Denver Center); Girls (Yale Rep); Tell Me I'm Not Crazy, Grand Horizons, Dangerous House, Seared, Romance Novels For Dummies (Williamstown Theatre Festival);

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Play

Palmer Hefferan, The Comeuppance

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Sound Design

Palmer Hefferan, The Comeuppance

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Palmer Hefferan, The Skin of Our Teeth

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Play

Palmer Hefferan, Fefu and Her Friends


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Obie Awards - 2019 - Design Award

Palmer HefferanSustained Excellence in Sound Design

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

Palmer HefferanToday is My Birthday

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News


LIBERATION Now Extended Through Early April at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company will present a one-week extension of the critically and widely-acclaimed world-premiere of Liberation by Bess Wohl, directed by Whitney White. Learn more!
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Will Offer Discount Preview Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain will offer fans a chance at $29 tickets to sit in the first four rows of the Booth Theatre for all preview performances through a “Enter Your Villain Era” Preview Special.
Photos: Meet the Cast of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Starring Sadie Sink
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

All new photos have been released of the cast of John Proctor is the Villain, a new play by Kimberly Belflower, with direction by Tony Award winner Danya Taymor, and starring Sadie Sink. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Meet the Cast of LIBERATION; Now in Previews
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere of Liberation by Bess Wohl, directed by Whitney White. The play is now in previews. Get a first look at a portrait of the cast here! 
Betsy Aidem, Kristolyn Lloyd & More to Star in LIBERATION World Premiere at Roundabout
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the world-premiere of Liberation by Bess Wohl, directed by Whitney White. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; LA LLAMADA at Spanish Theatre Repertory Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
TEETH to Play Final Performance at New World Stages in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

TEETH will conclude its run at New World Stages in January. Teeth features book and music by Anna K. Jacobs, book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize & Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: THE BLOOD QUILT  Opens At Lincoln Center Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024

Last night Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of THE BLOOD QUILT – a play by Katori Hall, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. See photos from the celebration!
Review Roundup: Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 22, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater just celebrated opening night of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The production is directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play here!
Photo: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Key Art First Look; On Sale Dates Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

Get a first look at key art and more information about John Proctor is the Villain starring Sadie Sink here! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: THE BLOOD QUILT at Lincoln Center Theater First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024

The Lincoln Center Theater production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT is currently in previews. Get a first look at footage from the production and see how to purchase tickets.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to McCarter Theatre Center This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

Get ready to be transported to 19th-century London for McCarter Theatre Center’s annual production of Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Learn how to purchase tickets this holiday season.
Video: Building the Set of SH!T. MEET. FAN.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

Go behind the scenes of the building of the set for MCC Theater's Shit. Meet. Fan., written and directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara. Check out the video here!
Photos: THE BLOOD QUILT at Lincoln Center Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

The Lincoln Center Theater production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT is currently in previews at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.  Check out all new production photos here!
Photos: Inside TEETH Opening Night at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024

The smash-hit musical TEETH, opened to a star studded, “spooky chic,” sold out crowd at New World Stages in New York City.  Check out photos from the opening here! 
Photos: Michael R. Jackson's TEETH At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Check out new productions photos of TEETH, the smash-hit musical from Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael R. Jackson, now playing at New World Stages. 
LCT's THE BLOOD QUILT to Offer $39 Tickets Through Online Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT. Gathering at their childhood island home off the coast of Georgia, four sisters meet to create a family quilt to honor their recently deceased mother. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase discounted tickets.
Sadie Sink Will Lead JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

Stranger Things star Sadie Sink will star in John Proctor is the Villain, a new play by Kimberly Belflower, on Broadway this spring. Directed by Tony Award winner Danya Taymor, John Proctor is the Villain will begin performances on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Palmer Hefferan been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Comeuppance, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for The Comeuppance, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Skin of Our Teeth, Outstanding Sound Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Fefu and Her Friends, Design Award (Obie Awards) for Sustained Excellence in Sound Design and Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Today is My Birthday.

What awards has Palmer Hefferan won?

Palmer Hefferan has won the Design Award at the Obie Awards for Sustained Excellence in Sound Design.

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