"Working with the students at Penn State on my musical, Tyrants, under the direction of John Simpkins was probably one of the singular best moments that I have ever had in academic theatre- as either a creative or back when I was in acting school. I've never worked with students so eager to play and experiment and make up harmonies and then also be just as excited to learn the exact dots that I put on the page. It was thrilling and an experience I will take with me for a very long time to come."
--Alexander Sage Oyen, music and lyrics – TYRANTS