Darron L. West
Latest News on Darron L. West:
Review Roundup: Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY (Jun 5, 2024)
ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN to Play BroadStage (May 10, 2024)
Patrick Page's ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE to Play The Shakespeare Theatre in DC (Mar 26, 2024)
Review Roundup: Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY (Jun 5, 2024)
ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN to Play BroadStage (May 10, 2024)
Patrick Page's ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE to Play The Shakespeare Theatre in DC (Mar 26, 2024)
BIO
Previously at the Friedman: The American Plan,To Be or Not To Be, The Royal Family, Top Girls, and Time Stands Still. He is a Tony and Obie Award-winning sound designer whose work for theater and dance has been heard in over 500 Productions nationally and internationally, on Broadway and off. His accolades for Sound Design include the Bay Area Theater Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel and AUDELCO Awards. He a two-time Henry Hewes Design Award winner, and a proud recipient of the Princess Grace Award statue.
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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design
Darron L. West, Mlima's Tale
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Play
Darron L. West, Peter and the Starcatcher
winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Play
Darron L. West, Peter and the Starcatcher
Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production
Darron L. WestImitations For Saxaphone
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2005 - Notable Effects - Sound
Darron L. West, Hot 'n' Throbbing
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2004 - Notable Effects - Sound
Darron L. Westbobrauschenbergamerica
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Sound Design
Darron L. WestChesapeake
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Sound Design
Darron L. West, Y2K
winner
Obie Awards - 1998 - Design for soundscape
Darron L. West, Bob
Videos
Video: Watch A Stripped Down Performance From The Cast Of Berkeley Rep's CULT OF LOVE
by Joshua Wright - Feb 22, 2024
Video: Watch a Trailer for Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE at Berkeley Rep
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024
VIDEO: Watch a Teaser for Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE, Coming to Berkeley Rep in January
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 17, 2023
Patrick Page's ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023
VIDEO: Go Inside the Student Matinee of JITNEY at the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2019
TV: What's Second Stage's LOBBY HERO All About? Chris Evans and Company Explain!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2018
TV: First Look at the Off-Broadway Premiere of Susan Miller's 20TH CENTURY BLUES
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2017
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes with MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Costume Designer William Ivey Long
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2017
VIDEO: Director Anne Bogart Chats CHESS MATCH NO. 5 World Premiere at Abingdon
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes with Nilo Cruz, Priscilla Lopez and More for McCarter's BATHING IN MOONLIGHT
by Stage Tube - Sep 16, 2016
STAGE TUBE: In the Studio for THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM Cast Album, Out Today!
by Stage Tube - Sep 9, 2016
VIDEO: FULLY COMMITTED's Jesse Tyler Ferguson Calls Out Drunk Couple in Audience!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 12, 2016
News
Review Roundup: Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY
Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY, directed by Jo Bonney. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play.
Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY, directed by Jo Bonney. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play.
ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN to Play BroadStage
All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, a new work created and performed by Patrick Page and based on the villains of William Shakespeare, will be presented by BroadStage. See when and where you can see the production.
All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, a new work created and performed by Patrick Page and based on the villains of William Shakespeare, will be presented by BroadStage. See when and where you can see the production.
Patrick Page's ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE to Play The Shakespeare Theatre in DC
All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, a new work created and performed by Patrick Page and based on the villains of William Shakespeare, will play The Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C. Learn how to purchase tickets.
All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, a new work created and performed by Patrick Page and based on the villains of William Shakespeare, will play The Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Maggie Siff, Julie Halston & More to Star in BREAKING THE STORY at Second Stage
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Patrick Page Will Bring ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE Around the Country This Fall
Patrick Page will bring his one-man show, All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, around the country this fall!
Patrick Page will bring his one-man show, All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, around the country this fall!
Video: Watch A Stripped Down Performance From The Cast Of Berkeley Rep's CULT OF LOVE
Watch a stripped-down musical moment featuring the cast of Berkeley Rep's Cult of Love. In the all-new video, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Dan Hiatt, Chris Lowell, Luisa Sermol, and Kerstin Anderson perform 'A'Soalin' (Hey, Ho Nobody Home).'
Watch a stripped-down musical moment featuring the cast of Berkeley Rep's Cult of Love. In the all-new video, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Dan Hiatt, Chris Lowell, Luisa Sermol, and Kerstin Anderson perform 'A'Soalin' (Hey, Ho Nobody Home).'
RUSSIAN TROLL FARM Extended At Vineyard Theatre
Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, will now play until March 3, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street).
Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, will now play until March 3, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street).
Guthrie Theater To Offer Filmed Performance of HAMLET To Minnesota Schools
The Guthrie Theater will offer a filmed performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and accompanying curriculum guide at no cost to Minnesota schools during the 2024–2025 school year.
The Guthrie Theater will offer a filmed performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and accompanying curriculum guide at no cost to Minnesota schools during the 2024–2025 school year.
Video: Go Behind The Scenes of CULT OF LOVE at Berkeley Rep
Go behind the scenes of Cult of Love at Berkeley Rep in an all-new video looking at the show's scenic design.
Go behind the scenes of Cult of Love at Berkeley Rep in an all-new video looking at the show's scenic design.
Video: Audiences React to CULT OF LOVE at Berkeley Rep
See what audiences are saying about Cult of Love at Berkeley Rep in the video here!
See what audiences are saying about Cult of Love at Berkeley Rep in the video here!
Video: Watch a Trailer for Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE at Berkeley Rep
Watch a trailer featuring production footage from Berkley Rep's Cult of Love, currently running through March 3rd, here!
Watch a trailer featuring production footage from Berkley Rep's Cult of Love, currently running through March 3rd, here!
Photos: First Look At RUSSIAN TROLL FARM At Vineyard Theatre
See production photos for Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak.
See production photos for Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak.
Video: Leslye Headland and Trip Cullman talk Cult of Love!
Dive deep into the creative minds behind Cult of Love with an exclusive video interview featuring writer Leslye Headland and director Trip Cullman! Cult of Love begins previews this Friday, January 26th!
Dive deep into the creative minds behind Cult of Love with an exclusive video interview featuring writer Leslye Headland and director Trip Cullman! Cult of Love begins previews this Friday, January 26th!
Patrick Page's ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN Extends For Final Time Off-Broadway
All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, a new work created and performed by Patrick Page and based on the villains of William Shakespeare, will once again be extended, by popular demand, at the DR2 Theatre.
All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, a new work created and performed by Patrick Page and based on the villains of William Shakespeare, will once again be extended, by popular demand, at the DR2 Theatre.
Callum Adams, Shereen Ahmed & More to Star in the World Premiere of THE AGE OF INNOCENCE at The Old Globe
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for the Globe-commissioned world premiere of The Age of Innocence.
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for the Globe-commissioned world premiere of The Age of Innocence.
ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE Announces Special Student Performances
ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN announces special student performances. Find out more about this educational opportunity to explore Shakespeare's iconic villains.
ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN announces special student performances. Find out more about this educational opportunity to explore Shakespeare's iconic villains.
Photos: In Rehearsal for RUSSIAN TROLL FARM At Vineyard Theatre
Vineyard Theatre has shared photos from the first rehearsal of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak.
Vineyard Theatre has shared photos from the first rehearsal of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Christine Lahti, John Lavelle & More Join Vineyard Theatre's RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A Workplace Comedy
The cast and design team has been revealed for Vineyard Theatre's upcoming production of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award inner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak. Learn how to purchase tickets!
The cast and design team has been revealed for Vineyard Theatre's upcoming production of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award inner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak. Learn how to purchase tickets!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; NEXT TO NORMAL, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Ashland Productions & More Lead!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Darron L. West been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mlima's Tale, Best Sound Design of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Imitations For Saxaphone, Notable Effects - Sound (The Hewes Awards) for Hot 'n' Throbbing, Notable Effects - Sound (The Hewes Awards) for bobrauschenbergamerica, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Chesapeake, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Y2K and Design for soundscape (Obie Awards) for Bob.
What awards has Darron L. West won?
Darron L. West has received several prestigious awards for his work in sound design, including: - Best Sound Design of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher - Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher - Notable Effects - Sound (The Hewes Awards) for Hot 'n' Throbbing - Notable Effects - Sound (The Hewes Awards) for bobrauschenbergamerica - Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Chesapeake - Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Y2K - Design for Soundscape (Obie Awards) for Bob.
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