Kevin Saunders Hayes

Kevin is an award-winning composer, songwriter, lyricist, producer, director and creator, as well as an artists advisor and creative consultant. Kevin creates, manages and directs creatives of all kinds with the explicit goal of delivering an original, one-of-a-kind experience that leaves a lasting impression. As a composer Kevin has scored more than 45 feature films, including two Academy Award® nominated documentaries, and is the recipient of two 21st Century Filmmaker Awards for Excellence. He has also created, recorded and produced a large catalog of songs, including the title tracks to 12 feature films, and the book, music and lyrics for 15 stage musicals. Kevin is also the creative force behind 5by4, a production company dedicated to creating disruptive new entertainment that captivate audiences with a powerful shared experience. Kevin has conceived, written and produced all of 5by4’s award-winning immersive and interactive experiences, building its unique brand of live entertainment into a commercially successful franchise, with five different productions that have toured extensively throughout North America and Europe. 5by4’s experiences have been heavily featured in the media, with its own PBS Television Special and other dedicated programs. To date, the company has performed over 300 shows in six countries to over one million adoring fans. REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS OF KEVIN'S WORK ” To say we were blown away would be an understatement. Mind-blowing entertainment… truly different, incredibly exciting, and definitely the ticket for one of the coolest theatrical events to be found.” ~ Broadwayworld.com ” Spectacularly unique: a blend of soul-pumping rock concert, dance, and theater intertwined with a silent film. A captivating, one-of-a-kind experience that had the audience cheering, singing and ready to dance!” ~ Buzzine ” WOW… a sound-and-light extravaganza that leaves you wishing for an extra pair of eyes and ears. Whether you’re a diehard theatergoer, movie buff or concert regular, you’ve never seen anything like it!” ~ Stage Scene LA