Bobby McElver

Bobby McElver is a sound designer for theatre, dance, and immersive installation. A former company member of The Wooster Group, he has toured internationally for over a decade and presented works in many major cities. Other collaborators include Andrew Schneider, Moisés Kaufman, Faye Driscoll, zoe | juniper, New York City Players, Tina Satter / Half Straddle, Kaki King, Frances McDormand, Palissimo, James Allister Sprang.

As an artist-engineer, McElver’s research focuses on developing new spatial audio technology — specifically Wave Field Synthesis and “sound holograms” — and applying the technology in context of an artistic work.

Nominated for a 2024 Helen Hayes award for Outstanding Sound Design for Here There Are Blueberries, by Tectonic Theatre Project / Moisés Kaufman.

He is an Associate Professor at University of California San Diego where he runs the MFA program in Sound Design for the Department of Theatre + Dance. www.bobbymcelver.com