No for an Answer is an opera by Marc Blitzstein, performed as part of the 2023 Grimeborn Opera Festival at Arcola Theatre. Directed by Mehmet Ergen, this production explores themes of austerity, class struggle, and resilience, set in a Greek-American social club during a time of economic hardship. Defne Özdogan served as Costume Designer and Supervisor, helping bring the characters' emotional and social struggles to life through her designs, enhancing the opera's powerful commentary on contemporary societal issues.