EDUCATION
University of Chicago, Chicago IL
B.A. Psychology, 2001
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Chicago, Department of Theater and Performance Studies, Chicago
Lecturer: Staging Sound and Unseen Theatre
Visiting Artist: Design and perform in a student devised performance
Loyola University, Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Adjunct Faculty: Stage Crafts, Introduction to Sound Design, Mentor student designers
Design and Musical Direction for various Main Stage Productions
Albany Park Theatre Project, Chicago IL
Resident Artist: Mentor youth ensemble members in ensemble devised work
Music Direct and choreograph elements of the productions
Consultant: Taught various sound editing platforms and electronic music performance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001 – Present Independent Sound Design and Composition in Performing Arts and Film
2018 – Present Make Believe Association: Head of Audio
1999 - Present Musician/Performer : Piano, Vibraphone, Bass, Keyboards, Turntables, Electronics Recording/Production`
2008 - Present NewMoon, LLC (formerly Redmoon for Hire): Performer/Consultant
2016 - Present New York Road Runners: Resident DJ
2007 - 2008 2016 - Present: Experiential Design Consultant
2001 - 2005 Starcom Worldwide, Chicago, ILL Media Specialist – Print, OOH and Alternative Media
Clients: Nintendo, Kraft, Allstate, The Gap, Miller Brewery, Phillip Morris, Disney
SELECTED.AWARDS
2022 Tony Award Nomination for Best Sound Design (Dana H)
2020 Obie Award for Sound Design, (Dana H, Cambodian Rock Band)
2020 Jeff Award for Sound Design (Dana H, Goodman Theatre)
2020 Drama Desk Nomination for Sound Design (Dana H, The Vineyard)
2020 Lucille Lortel Award for Sound Design (Dana H, The Vineyard)
2020 1st Place and "Best in Show" for Radio, 85th Annual Headliner Awards ( City on Fire: Chicago Race Riots 1919).
2020 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award (Dana H, Center Theatre Group, Kirk Douglas Theatre)
2019 Jeff Award Nomination for Sound Design (Cambodian Rock Band, Victory Gardens Theater)
2018 Lucille Lortel Award Nomination for Sound Design (The Treasurer, Playwrights Horizons)
2017 Lucille Lortel Award for Sound Design (A Life, Playwrights Horizons)
2017 Drama Desk Award Nomination for Sound Design (A Life, Playwrights Horizons)
2016 Drama Desk Award Nomination for Sound Design (Fulfillment*, The Flea)
2016 Jeff Award Nomination for Sound Design (Fulfillment*, American Theatre Company)
2014 Lucille Lortel Nomination for Sound Design (My Manana Comes, Playwrights Realm)
2014 Jeff Award for Sound Design (The Old Man and The Old Moon, Writers’ Theatre)
2012 Jeff Award for Sound Design (Oedipus El Rey, Victory Gardens)
2012 Garland Award (Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity Geffen Playhouse)
2012 LA Drama Critic Circle Award Nomination (Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity Geffen Playhouse)
2011 Jeff Award Award for Sound Design (Travels with My Aunt, Writers’ Theatre)
2011 Jeff Award Award for Sound Design (Neverwhere, Lifeline Theatre)
2011 Jeff Award Nomination for Original Incidental Music (Neverwhere, Lifeline Theatre)
2011 Michael Maggio Emerging Artist Award
2011 Lucille Lortel Award for Sound Design (Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, 2nd Stage)
2010 Henry Hewes Award Nomination for Sound Design (Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, 2nd Stage)
2008 AfterDark Award for Original Music, Musical (Old Town, Strawdog Theatre Company)
2008 Non-Equity Jeff Award for Original Incidental Music (A Lie of the Mind, Strawdog Theatre Company)
2006/07 Jeff Citations for Sound Design (Angels in America, Part 1 & 2**; The Hypocrites w/ Bailiwick Rep)
2006 Jeff Award for Sound Design (Blind Mouth Singing+; Teatro Vista)
* co-designed with M. Polaski
** co-designed with M.Griggs
SELECTED RECENT DESIGN/COMPOSITION PROJECTS, STAGE/AUDIO, DOMESTIC
06.2022 Dana H by L. Hnath Berkeley Repertory Theatre, dir. L. Waters
05.2022 Athena by G. Gardner Writers Theatre, dir. by J. Fisch
03.2022 The Podcaster (Audio) by C. Chen Audible Originals, dir. L. Sunday-Evans
01.2022 Tambo and Bones by D. Harris Playwrights Horizons, dir. by T. Reynolds
11.2021 Sweatshop Overlord by K. Wong New York Theatre Workshop, dir. by C. Yew
10.2021 Dana H by L. Hnath Lyceum Theatre (B), dir. L. Water
05.2021 Titanic by O. McCafferty Court Theatre, dir. V. Stalling
03.2021 I, Banquo by T. Crouch Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, dir. M. Lyons
03.2021 I, Cinna by T. Crouch Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, dir. T. Phillips
12.2020 I Hate It Here ((Audio) by I. Holter Studio Theatre, dir I. Holter
11.2020 Kings (Audio) by S. Burgess Studio Theatre, dir. M. Lyons
10.2020 Massive (Audio) by C. Josephine Audible Originals, dir. J. Head
03.2020 Dana H. by L. Hnath Vineyard Theatre, dir. L. Waters
02.2020 Cambodian Rock Band by L. Yee Signature Theater Company, dir. C. Yew
01.2020 Roe by L. Loomer Goodman Theater, dir. V. Stalling
12.2019 Dance Nation by C. Barron Steppenwolf Theater, dir. L. Sunday-Evans
11.2019 Romeo and Juliet by W. Shakespeare Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, dir. B. Gaines
11.2019 Cambodian Rock Band by L. Yee La Jolla Playhouse, dir. C. Yew
10.2019 A Doll’s House Part 2 by L. Hnath American Players Theater, dir. B. DeVito
09.2019 Dana H. by L. Hnath Goodman Theatre, dir. L. Waters
09.2019 City on Fire (A) by N. Moore, J. McCarter WBEZ/Make Believe Association, dir. J. McCarter
08.2019 The Witch by J. Silverman Geffen Theater, dir. M. Lyons
08.2019 A Doll’s House by H. Ibsen American Players Theater, dir. K. Fromm
07.2019 Mojada by L. Alfaro The Public Theater, dir. C, Yew
06.2019 We Are Only Alive…. by D. Cale The Public Theater, dir. R. Falls
06.2019 Dana H by L. Hnath Center Theatre Group, dir. L. Waters
04.2019 Lost Books.. (A) by J. McCarterl Make Believe Association, dir J. McCleod
03.2019 Cambodian Rock Band by L. Yee Victory Gardens Theatre, dir. M. Lyons
03.2019 Cambodian Rock Band by L. Yee Oregon Shakespeare Festival, dir. C. Yew
02.2019 SS! MacBeth by W. Shakespeare Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, dir. M. Lyons
02.2019 Bruh Rabbit (A)) by N. Marshall Make Believe Association, dir W. Clark
01.2019 Brava (A) by N. Garcia Loza Make Believe Association, dir L. Alcala-Baker
12.2018 La Ruta by I. Gomez Steppenwolf Theater, dir. S. Marquez
12.2018 Wonder in my Soul by M. Gardley Baltimore Center Stage, dir. D. Bryant
10.2018 Lady in Denmark by, D. Orlander-Smith Goodman Theater, dir. C. Yew
10.2018 Witch by J. Silverman Writers Theater, dir. M. Lyons
09.2018 Seize The King by W. Powers La Jolla Playhouse, dir. J. Castenda
07.2018 King of the Yees by L. Yee Center Theatre Group, dir. J. Brody
06.2018 Native Gardens by K. Zacarias Victory Gardens Theatre, dir. M. Lyons
05.2018 Buried Child by S. Shepherd Writers Theater, dir. K. Senior
04.2018 Lettie by B. Killebrew Victory Gardens Theatre, dir. C. Yew
04.2018 What Use are Flowers (A) by L. Hansberry Make Believe Association, dir D. Kyrie
03.2018 This Flat Earth by L. Ferrentino Playwrights Horizons, dir. R. Taichman
11.2017 The Old Man & The Old Moon by Pigpen Theatre Co. City Theatre,, dir. S. Carden
09.2017 The Treasurer by M. Posner Playwrights Horizons, dir. D. Cromer
08.2017 La Havana Madrid by S. Delgado Teatro Vista/Goodman Theatre, dir. C. Bruce
08.2017 Long Day’s Journey into Night by T. Williams Weston Playhouse, dir. E. McSweeny
05.2017 The Old Man & The Old Moon by Pigpen Theatre The Old Globe Theatre, dir. S. Carden
03.2017 The Royale by M. Ramirez City Theatre, St. Louis Rep, dir. S. Carden
03.2017 Wonder in My Soul by M. Gardley Victory Gardens Theatre, dir. C. Yew
02.2017 Book of Joseph** by K. Hartman Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, dir. B. Gaines
12.2016 The Hunter and The Bear by Pigpen Theatre Co. Writers Theatre & Pigpen Theatre Co, dir. S. Carden
10.2016 A Life by A. Bock Playwrights Horizons, dir. A. Kaufman
09.2016 The Undertaking by S. Cosson The Civilians/BAM, dir. S. Cosson
09.2016 Tiger Style by M. Lew LaJolla Playhouse, dir. J. Castaneda
07.2016 Learning Curve by APTP and TRP APTP & Third Rail Projects, dir. D. Feiner, J. Willette
04.2016 The Sign in Sidney Brustein… by L. Hansberry Goodman Theatre, dir. A. Kaufmann
03.2016 Stupid Fu##ing Bird by A. Posner The Pearl Theatre, dir. D. McCallum
02.2016 2666°°° by R. Falls and S. Bockley Goodman Theatre, dir. S. Bockley, B. Falls
11.2016 Fulfillment** by T. Bradshaw American Theatre Company / The Flea, dir. E. McSweeney
10.2015 The Miraculous Journey by S. Carden Chicago Children’s Theatre, dir. S. Carden
06.2015 The Arabian Nights by M. Zimmerman Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, dir. L. Blaine-Cruz
06.2015 The Winter’s Tale by W. Shakespeare Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, dir. D. McCullom
06.2015 A Midsummer Night’s Dream by W. Shakespeare Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, dir. E. Tucker
05.2015 Inana by M. Lowe Timeline Theatre, dir. K. Senior
04.2015 Upstairs Concierge by K. Kriz Goodman Theatre, dir. K. Sanchez
03.2015 Where Power Goes by The Seldoms Museum of Contemporary Arts, dir. C. Hanson
02.2015 The Royale by M. Ramirez American Theatre Company, dir. J. Casteneda
01.2015 World of Extreme Happiness by F. Ya-chu Cowhig Manhattan Theatre Club, dir. E. Ting
* co-designed with M. Polaski
*** co-designed with R. Woodbury
(A) AudioPlay
SELECTED RECENT DESIGN/COMPOSITION PROJECTS, STAGE, INTERNATIONAL
11.2019 Kissing Rebellion by A. Boucher, C. Defrin Ovalhouse (London, UK) dir. A.Boucher, C. Defrin
06.2018 Ofrenda by I. Gomez APTP/National Theater of Scotland (Inverness, UK) dir. D. Feiner
08.2013 Momentary Opera by A. Balestreiri Redmoon Theatre at (Nagoya, Japan) dir. A. Balestreiri
03.2012 Exit Disclaimer by The Seldoms The Seldoms – Taiwan (Tour), dir. Various
07.2010 The Cabinet by M. Maher Redmoon Theatre – Brazil (Tour), dir. V. Stalling
08.2008 The Fool by Redmoon Theatre Tuxxers Connexion, Arnhem, Holland, dir. J. Lasko
DESIGN/COMPOSITION PROJECTS, FILM
2016 Feast APTP and WTTW, dir. D. Andries
2015 Glitch Friended, LLC, D. Doherty II
2011 Both/And Silk Road Rising, dir. J.P. Preseault
2011 The Wise Kids Cone Films, dir. S. Cone
2010 In Memoriam Cone Films, dir. S. Cone
2002 Haunting Pierrot’s Ghost Fire Escape Films, dir. N. Bassiri
PUBLICATIONS / RELEASES / EXHIBITS
2019 Prague Quadrennial / USA Exhibit, “Learning Curve”, Albany Park Theatre Project
2012 “Fella Hitzgerald EP”, Nick Demeris, Tea Room Studios
2011 “The Last of the Dragons”, Original Music and Lyrics, Playscripts, Inc,
2011 Prague Quadrennial, The USITT-USA Exhibit
2010 “In Memoriam, OST”, Seeking Wonderland, Tea Room Studios
2005 “Dust to Dust”, The Dust Band, Nowhere Mountain
RESIDENCIES, AFFILIATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS
2015 – Present Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association; Member
2012 – Present Timeline Theatre; Artistic Associate
2010 - Present USA, Local 829; Member
2009 – Present Albany Park Theatre Project; Resident Artist
2009 – 2015 Redmoon Theatre; Artistic Associate
2006 – Present Adventure Stage Chicago; Resident Artist
2006 – Present 2nd Story Collective; Ensemble Member
2004 – Present Strawdog Theatre Company; Ensemble Member
2003 – Present Teatro Vista; Artistic Associate