Pan-Pan Gou 郭盼盼

Some folks call me Pan Square, bread-bread, MAYDAY. I have heard it all.

As a sound designer and composer, I explore creating sonic experiences that travel between heightened theatricality and emotional nuances. My work spans from theater, games, film, opera, and dance. I was awarded Second Prize in Emerging Sound Design and shortlisted as one of the 100 final exhibitors at World Stage Design 2025. Some of my theater credits include City Theatre, Chautauqua Theatre, Theater Mu, Creede Rep, Pittsburgh Opera, etc.

As a Taiwanese native, I received my MFA from Carnegie Mellon University and B.A from UC, Irvine. Starting in fall 2026, I will be teaching as an Assistant Professor of Sound at Michigan Technological University.

With a classical voice background, I am fascinated by the innate musicality of sound design and love to create evocative, dynamic compositions through a blend of synthesis, acoustic instruments, real-time vocal processing, and sound effects.   

pgousound@gmail.com