Inspired by Arthur Miller's iconic character Willy Loman and Walt Disney's animation to Rhapsody in Blue, from the 1940 film, Fantasia, Hackneyed is a whirlwind of movement, reminiscent of a circus funhouse, complete with grosteque faces, technicolored lights , and distorted sounds. With a strong concentration on narrative and character development, O'Dell's collaboration with the dancers evolved into an episodic -style of performance, following a run-down character struggling to keep up with the devouring pace of life.