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Palmer Hefferan

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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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Palmer Hefferan 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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Video: Watch Jesse Palmer & Shaun Robinson on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW

Catch the latest episode of THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW featuring guests Jesse Palmer and Shaun Robinson. Get the inside scoop on their careers, personal lives, and more. “The Bachelor” host shares an update on his family, calling his wife Emily, newborn daughter Ella, and their pet dog his “entire world.” Watch videos now!
Interview: How Keke Palmer & Stephanie Hsu Relate to THE SECOND BEST HOSPITAL IN THE GALAXY

Keke Palmer and Stephanie Hsu's talents have taken them to The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy. The new adult animated series follows Dr. Sleech (Hsu) and Dr. Klak (Palmer) as they shed light on mental illness through comedy. Watch a video of them discussing the series' impact, what they enjoy about voicing animated characters, and more.
Lila Palmer Appointed General & Artistic Director of New Orleans Opera

Following a comprehensive search, the board of New Orleans Opera Association (NOOA) has announced Anglo-American producer and librettist Lila Palmer as its new General and Artistic Director. Her term begins on May 15, 2024.
Interview: 'Working Class Northern Stories Aren't All Misery and Bleakness': Monique Ashe-Palmer and Yasmin Taheri on £1 THURSDAYS

BroadwayWorld chatted with Monique Ashe-Palmer and Yasmin Taheri, two of the stars of £1 Thursdays. We discussed the show and the role their characters play, what made them want to be a part of the production and whether they had their own Club Ocean when growing up.
Crystal Waters Celebrates Google Collabration With Keke Palmer for '100% Black-Owned'

Crystal Waters collaborates with Keke Palmer for '100% Black-Owned' in partnership with Google. Celebrate the achievements of this pioneer dance-pop crossover artist.
Monique Ashe-Palmer and Yasmin Taheri Lead The Cast of New Play £1 THURSDAYS

SIX's Monique Ashe-Palmer and RSC's Yasmin Taheri lead the cast of £1 THURSDAYS, the new play from Kat Rose-Martin.
The Glenridge at Palmer Ranch Awards 18 Scholarships to Outstanding Staff Members and Their Families

For the past 13 years, The Glenridge at Palmer Ranch has awarded outstanding staff members and their children funds to pursue higher education and learning opportunities. The late Mary Nesbit, a former dean of The Glenridge Academy, a lifelong learning program at The Glenridge, launched the scholarship initiative in 2010 with two $600 individual scholarships.
Alan Palmer to Open One-Man Show CHANTEUSE Off-Broadway at HERE Arts Center

Experience the gripping story of Alan Palmer's one-man show, 'Chanteuse,' as he portrays a gay man's survival in Nazi-controlled Germany. Discover how this poignant adaptation resonates in today's world and explore Alan Palmer's inspiring journey from actor to playwright.
Master Mixologist: Kevin Lucerpio of AperiBar by Charlie Palmer Collective

Kevin is the mixologist at AperiBar and Charlie Palmer Steak, under the Charlie Palmer Collective umbrella, where he continues to experiment and create libations for the restaurants’ menus.
Video: Keke Palmer Releases New Short Film 'Big Boss' on Amazon Music

In Big Boss, a young woman from Chicago struggles to make it in the unpredictable, callous, male-dominated music industry, only to realize the greater challenge was learning to trust her own instincts. Written and directed by Keke Palmer, this video is her true story of perseverance, self-love, impenetrable faith, and survival of spirit.
Griffen Palmer Commits to '25 to Life'

Griffen Palmer returns this week with his second all-time release. Guilty as charged, the new song - co-penned by Palmer with GRAMMY-nominated partner in crime Geoff Warburton and produced by studio ace Joey Moi - sees Palmer smitten, charming his way through a lifelong sentence opposite a once-in-a-lifetime love.
Palmer Modern Opens In Sarasota's Limelight District; Grand Opening March 30

Noted local abstract artist Craig Palmer recently opened Palmer Modern, Sarasota's newest art gallery with working artist studios. The enterprise is a spacious, converted warehouse located at 925 North Lime Avenue in the neighborhood known as the Limelight District. The event is Thursday, March 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Roundhouse Launches FUTURES Spring Season With Fraser T Smith, Jess Thom, Scottee, Karen Palmer, and More

This season of work invites Roundhouse audiences to contemplate the present, reflect on the past and conceive new possibilities for a world in need of change. This sprawling and highly inclusive treasury of ideas, shared by world-leading artists, writers and thinkers, will challenge perceptions of what the future can hold.
Big Loud Records' Griffen Palmer Named SiriusXM the Highway's Newest 'Highway Find'

Just announced as Big Loud Records' newest signing, Griffen Palmer is starting the year off strong. Palmer joins an elite group of power players with the accolade, including Parker McCollum, reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs, Gabby Barrett, Maren Morris, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, and many more. 
Big Loud Records Signs Songland Winner Griffen Palmer

Developing an affinity for music at a young age, the Ontario native grew up in a musical family, with early influences including John Mayer, Kings of Leon, Elton John, The Eagles, and Bruce Hornsby. Palmer's father bought him a drum kit in elementary school and challenged him to develop an appreciation for not just the sound.
Broadway By Design: Adam Rigg, Montana Levi Blanco, Yi Zhao, and Palmer Hefferan Bring THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH from Page to Stage

In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with Adam Rigg, Montana Levi Blanco, Yi Zhao, and Palmer Hefferan, who acted as scenic, costume, lighting, and sound designers for Lincoln Center Theater's revival of The Skin of Our Teeth.
Meet the 2022 Tony Nominees: THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH's Montana Levi Blanco, Palmer Hefferan & Adam Rigg

The countdown to the Tony Awards has a officially begun! On June 12, the brightest stars of the 2021-22 season will shine even brighter as they gather at the iconic Radio City Music Hall to celebrate Broadway's biggest night. Leading up to the 75th Annual Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld is getting up close and personal with the nominees. Today we're studying up on Montana Levi Blanco, Palmer Hefferan, and Adam Rigg.
Keke Palmer to Host PASSWORD Game Show on NBC

Palmer will command the “Password” podium as contestants from all walks of life are partnered with Jimmy Fallon and other celebrities to face off in the ultimate game of words. Fallon will play in each of the eight hourlong episodes as the celebrity/contestant duos compete for cash prizes by guessing a secret password using only one-word clues.
VIDEO: First Look at Keke Palmer in Jordan Peele's NOPE

A new teaser for Jordan Peele's upcoming film, Nope, has been revealed. A full trailer is expected to drop Sunday, February 13, during the Super Bowl. The new teaser also features footage from Peele's two most recent films, Get Out and Us.
VIDEO: Keke Palmer & Tori Kelly Perform 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' From SING 2 Soundtrack

Keke Palmer and Tori Kelly took to the stage on the season finale of The Voice to perform 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)'. The track is featured on the recently-released Sing 2 soundtrack. The album also features songs from Billie Eilish, Drake, U2, The Weeknd, Prince, Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.

Palmer Hefferan FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Palmer Hefferan been nominated for?

Palmer Hefferan has been nominated for several prestigious awards for their outstanding sound design work in various plays. These nominations include Outstanding Sound Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Comeuppance," Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortels for the same production, Best Sound Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Skin of Our Teeth," Outstanding Sound Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Fefu and Her Friends," a Design Award at the Obie Awards for Sustained Excellence in Sound Design, and Outstanding Sound Design in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Today is My Birthday."

What awards has Palmer Hefferan won?

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

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