Dan Koehn is a writer, arts critic, and essayist
based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Dan has written for publications like Isthmus, focusing on theater, music, and opera critique. Dan’s Driven by Stories project captures unscripted stories from Uber rides and personal encounters, showcasing the humanity in everyday life. He is also a National Endowment for the Arts-winning opera adapter and currently works as the Alumni Giving Manager at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. When not writing, he enjoys exploring absurdities in life and spending time with his husband and two dogs.

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Driven By Stories Nighttime Adventures

Join me on my journey as an insomniac Uber driver in Madison, Wisconsin, collecting fascinating stories from the night. Every ride is a new tale waiting to be shared.

a city street at sunset with a dome in the background
a city street at sunset with a dome in the background

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Nighttime Tales

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a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
Project title

This project aims to develop a user-friendly mobile application.

a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
black blue and yellow textile
black blue and yellow textile
photo of white staircase
photo of white staircase
Project title

This project aims to develop a user-friendly mobile application.

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