Ep15: Live, Virtual, or Hybrid? The Future of Theater Sound

Tony Award-winning sound designer Rob Kaplowitz joins the pod squad to explore the evolution of theatrical sound design. Kaplowitz, best known for his groundbreaking work on Fela!, shares insights into how sound shapes storytelling, the challenges of installing a state-of-the-art system at Cape Fear Regional Theater, and why acoustic design should be tailored to the dramaturgy of each production. Rob Kaplowitz is an award-winning sound designer, composer, and audio engineer whose work spans Broadway, opera, film, and immersive theater. He won a Tony Award for Best Sound Design for Fela! and has worked on numerous acclaimed productions, including Fun Home, The Laramie Project, and The Brother/Sister Plays. With a career dedicated to pushing the boundaries of theatrical sound, Kaplowitz is also an advocate for sound accessibility, technology-driven storytelling, and the integration of dramaturgy into design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices