Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
I changed my major when I changed colleges.
My mentor helped me find work.
Education
High School
Middletown High School NY
Middletown High School NY
Career
Theatrical Sound Designer
I design sound for Broadway shows.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Acting & Theatre
Music
Being Creative
Day to Day
I am now mostly retired but I have a few long running shows. When I was working full time, I spent a lot of time planning for the next show, either in my office or in a theatre of a current show. During technical rehearsals the work days are very long-often from 8 AM until midnight, working with actors, musicians, other designers, directors, choreographers and just about everyone else in the building.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Look for work in theatre and try to contact working designers.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Parents:
"I was the smartest of three boys and my parents thought I should be a lawyer. My music was thought of as a hobby, not a career."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
LGBT
