Distance from the Dream: Songs for a Vanishing America

DISTANCE FROM THE DREAM: Songs to Face a Vanishing America weaves together the most urgent and provocative songs of the musical theatre canon to reflect on a nation in turmoil. Featuring pieces from Tony Award-winning shows like RENT, Spring Awakening, Cabaret, Falsettos, Hadestown, American Idiot, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and more, DISTANCE FROM THE DREAM explores rebellion and resilience from the perspective of young artists and activists. From high energy group numbers to powerhouse solo numbers navigating stories of found family, defiance, survival, and the fight for identity, the show asks: what does it mean to dream of an America that feels increasingly out of reach?

Tisch School of The Arts, New York, New York

Fall 2025

Director/Choreographer: Liam Redford

Music Director/Orchestrator: Ani Chong

Scenic Design: Abigail Maselli

Costume Design: Rachel Kolko

Lighting Design: Jerry Jia 

Sound Design: Theodore Earnshaw 

DEIA Chair/Technical Director/Projection & Makeup Design: Sam Charney

Production Manager: Elise Niva

Production Stage Manager: Laura Shiveley

Stage Manager: Tammy Lam

Associate Directors: Alex Carson and Clark Worden
Assistant Choreographer: Darby Greene

Produced by: Sophia Ashbahian and Hannah Stober in association with Tisch New Theatre