In Los Angeles, he has designed at the Echo Theatre, Mainstreet Theatre, Colony Theatre, Strasberg/Marilyn Monroe Theatre, Mark Taper Forum New Works Festival/Taper, Too, and the Hayworth. Louis, South Coast Repertory, Arena Stage, Pasadena Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and Opera Theatre of St. His regional theatrical designs have been heard at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Kirk Douglas Theatre, Repertory Theatre of St. He designed Looped for its Broadway run and subsequent national tour.

Michael has designed sound and/or composed music for more than 125 productions. He also served as faculty at the University of Arizona, School of Theatre. Prior to CCM he developed and headed the sound design program at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Prior to UCI, he was Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) where he created their MFA and BFA programs in sound design. He is currently Professor of Sound Design and Composition for Theatre at the University of California, Irvine where he heads their sound design MFA program.

Michael’s educational service spans 30 years. He was also part of the development and steering committee for the inaugural 2012 USITT Sound Lab along with the subsequent 2014, 20 Sound Labs. He has served as Sound Commissioner, chaired dozens of sessions and helped program the sound sessions for five Conferences. Hooker has proudly been involved with USITT since attending his first conference in 1995.

Sound Design: Michael Hooker Michael Hooker Each will be a featured part of the Conference in a special session presented by one of the Commissions.Īreas of achievement include, but are not limited to disciplines represented by the Commissions of USITT, scenic design, lighting design, sound design, technical direction, costume design & technology, theatre architecture, theatrical consulting, production management, stage or arts management, entertainment technology, education, or a convergence of these disciplines. The Distinguished Achievement Awards honor individuals who have established meritorious career records in specific fields of expertise in any area of design or technology in the performing arts or entertainment industry.

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