Girl from the north country
February 2026
Actor’s Express
Directed by Freddie Ashley
Music Direction by Ali Reinhart
Scenic Design by Seamus Borne
Costume Design by Jennifer Schottstaedt
Lighting Design by Joseph P. Monaghan III
“Meanwhile, the design team of Seamus Bourne (scenic), Jennifer Schottstaedt (costumes), Joseph P. Monaghan III (lighting) and Zach Bennett (sound) work in tandem to transport the viewer back to 1930s Minnesota.” -Arts ATL
Sister Act
November 2025
Gainesville Theatre Alliance
Directed by Kari Twyman
Music Direction by Dale Grogan
Scenic Design by Gavin E. Mosier & Alexander Whittenberg
Costume Design by Pamela Workman
Lighting Design by Nathan Avakian
Bright Star
October 2025
University of Wyoming
Directed by Matthew Greenberg
Scenic Design by Jon Savage
Choreography by Cat Kamrath
Music Director: Zachary McCulley
Costume Design by Erin Reed Carter
Lighting Design by Jason Banks
Mrs. Dalloway: A new Musical
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Lindsey Augusta Mercer. Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s Novel.
May 2025
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Directed by Sara Clark
Scenic Design by Sam Reno
Costume Design by Rainy Edwards
Lighting Design by Andrew Hungerford
Projections Design by Rob Stimmel
Young Frankenstein
April 2025
Gainesville Theatre Alliance
Directed by Zechariah Pierce
Scenic Design by Dennis Maulden
Costume Design by Pam Workman
Lighting Design by Matt Sand
The 25th Annual Putnam County SPelling Bee
April 2024
Gainesville Theatre Alliance
Directed by Kari Twyman
Scenic Design by Amy Jackson
Costume Design by Lucius Gardner
Lighting Design by Christian DeAngelis
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
November 2023
Gainesville Theatre Alliance
Directed by Ste Clough
Scenic Design by Dennis C. Maulden
Costume Design by Pamela Workman
Lighting Design by Terry Becker
Hedwig and the angry inch
July 2023
Actor’s Express
Directed by Quinn Xavier Hernandez
Scenic Design by Stephanie Busing
Costume Design by April Carswel
Lighting Design by Maranda DeBusk
“Also a special shout out to sound designer Zach Bennett for [designing] a flawless show.” -Speakeysie
As You Like It
April 2023
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Directed by Brant Russell
Scenic Design by Samantha Reno
Costume Design by Rainy Edwards
Lighting Design by Jessica Drayton
Projection Design by Robert Carlton Stimmel
Properties Design by Kara Eble Trusty
A 90’s alt-rock musical may sound like an odd fit for Shakespeare, but this production with an original score lead to a beautiful marriage. 37 cast members, 28 songs, and a 5-piece rock band brought this tale of teen-angst to life. The sound design sought to support hard rock and traditional Shakespearean need for intelligibility while enveloping the audience in the beauty of forrest ambience.
The Comedy of Errors
April 2022
Cincinatti Shakespeare Company
Directed by Jeremy Dubin
Scenic Design by Samantha Reno
Costume Design by Rainy Edwards
Lighting Design by Justin N. Locke
Projection Design by Justen N. Locke & Robert Carlton Stimmel
Properties Design by Kara Eble Trusty
This interpretation retained Shakespeare’s dialogue, and supported the text with Rat Pack era Vegas standards sung by the twins, lovers, and everyone in between. To support this Ephesus turned Vegas, I designed soundscapes that transitioned these characters from poolside bungalows to casinos, to Sinatra-esc show-stopping numbers. Throughout the design and rehearsal process, I sourced and (re-)arranged backing tracks to support the live performances.
Photos property of Cincinatti Shakespeare Company.
2022 Runner Up
The Unusual Tale of mary and joseph’s baby
December 2021
River and Rail Theatre Company - Knoxville, TN
Directed by Danny Skinner
Scenic Design by Jax Wright
Costume Design by Erin Reed
Lighting Design by Jordan Vera
Associate Sound Designer & Mixer: David Melton
This Knoxville holiday tradition was reconceived, telling the traditional Christmas story through the eyes of Mary and Joseph in a contemporary setting. Soundscape supported the directorial vision of Mary and Joseph working to keep their lives afloat while living in poverty and without a traditional home. While living in poverty, the couple each encounter God’s messenger and are left to wrestle with how to respond. In addition to creating multiple sonic locations and supporting encounters with the divine, a five-member band with ten instruments was reinforced in the space. Actors were reinforced and manipulated live to support their presence as an angel. Recorded performances was used to layer additional vocals under the angel’s appearances and as on-stage phone calls and PA announcements.
Photos property of River and Rail Theatre.
Agent 355
August 2019
Chautauqua Theater Company - Chautauqua Institution, NY
Music, Lyrics and Book by Preston Max Allen
Book and Dramaturgy by Jessica Kahkoska
Directed by Estefania Fadul
Scenic Design by Sasha Schwartz
Costume Design by Dorottya Vincze
Lighting Design by Baxter Carlisle Chambers
This workshop was the first production of Agent 355 with blocking and full design support. The short tech process combined with running the show in repertory created a whirlwind experience. My main concern was to deliver a sound that supported the garage/DIY venue style in which the play is set while creating a full sound that immersed the audience and ensured they could follow the story of these women who served Washington’s spy network in the American Revolution.
Photos by David Munch & property of Chautauqua Theater Company
next to normal
November 2018
Purdue University Theatre - West Lafayette, Indiana
Directed by Kristine Holtvedt
Associate Sound Designer: Jeff Sherwood
Scenic Design by Shu Liu
Costume Design by Erin Carignan
Lighting Design by Danny Taylor
This show crosses genres, combining rock, acoustic, and majestic Broadway styled numbers. These differing styles supported the plot as we follow Diana through her struggles with loss-induced Manic/Depressive Bipolar Disorder. In order to support and amplify the story, we created a system that could deliver the bass thumping of a rock song as well as localized orchestral swells. The entire input system operated over a Dante network, including front of house, band monitor mixer, and a wireless mic listening station. This process also included training a new Mixer and programming for a band on stage.
Photos property of Alexandria Bennett & Garrett Bell.
This is Our Youth
October 2016
Clarence Brown Lab Theatre - Knoxville, Tennessee
Directed by Conner Wilson.
Scenic Design by Rebecca Johnson.
Costumes by Erin Reed.
Lighting Design by Alice Trent.
This is Our Youth is a modern coming of age story set in 1982. My approach to this show was to create an immersive soundscape that surrounded the audience and drew them into this Manhattan apartment. The system included a period hi-fi and working television. The director and I worked closely to explore the characters’ through their album choices, which they "played" throughout.
