Dan Moses Schreier is an American sound designer and composer who has worked extensively in contemporary musical theater and drama. He is widely recognized for his contributions to Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theater productions over a career spanning several decades.
Career and Notable Works
Schreier has served as the sound designer for numerous high-profile Broadway productions. His credits include significant revivals of works by Stephen Sondheim, such as Sweeney Todd (2005), Pacific Overtures (2004), Assassins (2004), and Gypsy (2003). Other notable Broadway credits include A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Act One, American Psycho, The Visit, and Flying Over Sunset.
In addition to his work in sound reinforcement and the creation of environmental soundscapes, Schreier is a composer. He has provided original music for several theatrical productions, including the 2010 Broadway revival of The Merchant of Venice and various projects at the Public Theater and the New York Shakespeare Festival.
Awards and Recognition
Schreier has received numerous nominations for the Tony Award for Best Sound Design in both the Play and Musical categories. His professional accolades include several Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Sound Design. In 2011, he was honored with an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Sound Design, recognizing his long-term contributions to the Off-Broadway theater community.
His work is characterized by its technical integration of acoustic and electronic elements, often designed to enhance the narrative and emotional resonance of a performance. He is considered a significant figure in the professionalization and recognition of sound design as a distinct creative discipline within the theater arts.