Hi, I’m Sierra 'Cece' Smith, a theatre sound designer and sound technician with a passion for shaping mood and narrative through sound. My work spans university productions, regional theatres, and touring shows, and I love collaborating with directors to craft immersive sonic landscapes that support storytelling. I’m pursuing an MFA in Sound Design at Yale and hold a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Colorado Boulder, plus a Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration. I bring hands-on experience as an assistant sound designer, A1 mixer, and co-sound designer across a wide range of productions, with a strong interest in DEI facilitation and arts administration.…

Sierra 'Cece' Smith

Hi, I’m Sierra 'Cece' Smith, a theatre sound designer and sound technician with a passion for shaping mood and narrative through sound. My work spans university productions, regional theatres, and touring shows, and I love collaborating with directors to craft immersive sonic landscapes that support storytelling. I’m pursuing an MFA in Sound Design at Yale and hold a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Colorado Boulder, plus a Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration. I bring hands-on experience as an assistant sound designer, A1 mixer, and co-sound designer across a wide range of productions, with a strong interest in DEI facilitation and arts administration.…

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Hi, I’m Sierra ‘Cece’ Smith, a theatre sound designer and sound technician with a passion for shaping mood and narrative through sound. My work spans university productions, regional theatres, and touring shows, and I love collaborating with directors to craft immersive sonic landscapes that support storytelling.

I’m pursuing an MFA in Sound Design at Yale and hold a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Colorado Boulder, plus a Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration. I bring hands-on experience as an assistant sound designer, A1 mixer, and co-sound designer across a wide range of productions, with a strong interest in DEI facilitation and arts administration.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Sound Designer and Engineer at Yale Repertory Theatre
January 1, 2026 - Present
Assisted on Rhinoceros and Hedda Gabler with setup, mic placement, live mixing, and engineering support; collaborated with the sound design team to realize production needs.
Assistant Sound Designer and Engineer at Yale Repertory Theatre
January 1, 2025 - Present
Support for Hedda Gabler including on-site mixing and technical coordination.
A1 Mixer at MSU Denver
January 1, 2024 - Present
A1 mix engineer for Ragtime; managed front-of-house mix and on-site sound reinforcement.
Sound Designer at Denver Children's Theatre
January 1, 2024 - Present
Sound design for Tomas and the Library Lady.
Sound Designer at Metropolitan State University of Denver
January 1, 2023 - Present
Sound design for Girls Like That.
Sound Designer at Theatreworks
January 1, 2023 - Present
Sound design for Taming of the Shrew.
Sound Designer at Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado
January 1, 2022 - Present
Sound design for The Royale.
Sound Designer at Phamaly Theatre Company
January 1, 2022 - Present
Sound design for Vox.
Sound Designer at Phamaly Theatre Company
January 1, 2022 - Present
Sound design for The Rocky Horror Show.
Sound Designer at Creede Repertory Theatre
January 1, 2022 - Present
Sound design for Native Gardens.
Co Sound Designer at Curious Theatre Company
January 1, 2022 - Present
Co-sound design for Fireflies.
Sound Designer at Theatreworks
January 1, 2022 - Present
Sound design for The Bluest Eye.
Sound Designer at Arvada Center
January 1, 2022 - Present
Sound design for Stick Fly.
Sound and Scenic Designer at The Catamounts
January 1, 2022 - Present
Combination sound and scenic design for One Way Back Day.
Sound Designer at The Catamounts
January 1, 2022 - Present
Sound design for Eddie and Dave.
Sound Designer at IDEA Stages/Control Group Productions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Sound design for Sojourner’s Project: Busing.
Sound Designer at University of Denver
January 1, 2021 - Present
Sound design for The Lonesome West.
Sound Designer at Aurora Fox Arts Center
January 1, 2020 - Present
Sound design for Secrets of the Universe and Other Songs.
Sound Designer at Local Theatre Company
January 1, 2019 - Present
Sound design for Flame Broiled. or the ugly play.
Sound Designer at Athena Project
January 1, 2018 - Present
Sound design for Honor Killing.

Education

MFA Sound Design Candidate at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
BFA Theatre Design and Technology at University of Colorado Boulder
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019
Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration at University of Colorado Boulder
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019
Associate of the Arts at Community College of Aurora
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018
DEI Facilitation Certificate at Creative Strategies for Change
July 1, 2020 - May 14, 2026

Qualifications

DEI Facilitation Certificate
July 1, 2020 - May 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

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