Hmong Futures: and the lighting by Ellie Simonett plus sound by Pan-Pan Gou just gently shape the mood instead of taking over. It all feels intentional, but never flashy. - https://www.broadwayworld.com/minneapolis/article/Review-HMONG-FUTURES-THE-FUTURE-OF-US-at-Theatre-Mu-20260413
Marie Antoinette: Original sound was created for the play by the production’s sound designer, Pan-Pan Gou. Kegel found listening to the sound even during rehearsal very touching.
“I think it’s really, really powerful what she’s done with the music,” Kegel said. “There is a musical score and theme that will return in different points in the show to kind of symbolize the fact that Marie is thinking internally, struggling internally. So there’s an ongoing theme you might hear her humming.”
Lukas Deemer, ’28, who plays the role of Mr. Sauce, a farmer who lives on the countryside, also praised Gou’s sound design.
“Her audio design is very in depth, and I want to say ominous, and it’s nothing like I’ve ever heard,” Deemer said.
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Time to Act
Michael Sakir as the evening’s conductor accomplishes a difficult score with the talent of a small orchestra weighted to saxophone, violin, piano and percussion. Kaminsky’s composition cleverly includes elements for sound effects that are fitting and illuminating.