Originally a native of Lawrence, Kansas, Ben Scheff is an NYC based freelance sound designer and composer for theater, circus, and dance.
Most recently he designed and composed original music for Hurricane Diane at the Huntington. Off-broadway he has designed Only Human, Kennedy: Bobby's Last Crusade and Red Roses, Green Gold, a play featuring the music of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter in which the cast also played all of the instruments. Touring productions include Cirque du Soleil's first Christmas show, Twas the Night Before..., Hideaway Circus' Stars Above, and Circus Smirkus' Carnival. In addition he has been an associate or assistant designer at Roundabout, Manhattan Theater Club, Primary Stages, Cherry Lane Theater, and New York Theater Workshop. He has assisted regionally at South Coast Rep, The Geffen Playhouse, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival. He has written custom software for performances and immersive environments including PY1 and Cirque du Soleil's RUN.
During his summers, he is the Tour General Manager for Circus Smirkus’ Big Top Tour. This past summer marked his tenth year with the company. He currently resides in South Strafford, Vermont with his wife, and their dog and cat.
Most recently he designed and composed original music for Hurricane Diane at the Huntington. Off-broadway he has designed Only Human, Kennedy: Bobby's Last Crusade and Red Roses, Green Gold, a play featuring the music of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter in which the cast also played all of the instruments. Touring productions include Cirque du Soleil's first Christmas show, Twas the Night Before..., Hideaway Circus' Stars Above, and Circus Smirkus' Carnival. In addition he has been an associate or assistant designer at Roundabout, Manhattan Theater Club, Primary Stages, Cherry Lane Theater, and New York Theater Workshop. He has assisted regionally at South Coast Rep, The Geffen Playhouse, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival. He has written custom software for performances and immersive environments including PY1 and Cirque du Soleil's RUN.
During his summers, he is the Tour General Manager for Circus Smirkus’ Big Top Tour. This past summer marked his tenth year with the company. He currently resides in South Strafford, Vermont with his wife, and their dog and cat.
Below please find his resumé and CV.
Please get in touch with him at
ben@scheffsound.com
or
(401) 440-7062
Please get in touch with him at
ben@scheffsound.com
or
(401) 440-7062
