Hi, I'm Nate Blaweiss, a passionate sound designer and composer with extensive experience in theater and live productions. Over the years, I've worked with Venice Theatre as a resident sound designer, crafting original music and mixing live shows across multiple venues. I also perform professionally, specializing in percussion and guitar, which complements my sound design work. I'm deeply involved in both the creative and technical sides of audio, from maintaining equipment and managing budgets to training aspiring technicians. My background in music education and hands-on industry experience allow me to bring a unique perspective to every project I undertake, whether it's composing for a musical or mixing sound for live performances. I'm always eager to learn new audio technologies and continue growing in this dynamic field.

Nate Blaweiss

Hi, I'm Nate Blaweiss, a passionate sound designer and composer with extensive experience in theater and live productions. Over the years, I've worked with Venice Theatre as a resident sound designer, crafting original music and mixing live shows across multiple venues. I also perform professionally, specializing in percussion and guitar, which complements my sound design work. I'm deeply involved in both the creative and technical sides of audio, from maintaining equipment and managing budgets to training aspiring technicians. My background in music education and hands-on industry experience allow me to bring a unique perspective to every project I undertake, whether it's composing for a musical or mixing sound for live performances. I'm always eager to learn new audio technologies and continue growing in this dynamic field.

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Hi, I’m Nate Blaweiss, a passionate sound designer and composer with extensive experience in theater and live productions. Over the years, I’ve worked with Venice Theatre as a resident sound designer, crafting original music and mixing live shows across multiple venues. I also perform professionally, specializing in percussion and guitar, which complements my sound design work.

I’m deeply involved in both the creative and technical sides of audio, from maintaining equipment and managing budgets to training aspiring technicians. My background in music education and hands-on industry experience allow me to bring a unique perspective to every project I undertake, whether it’s composing for a musical or mixing sound for live performances. I’m always eager to learn new audio technologies and continue growing in this dynamic field.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Resident Sound Designer at Venice Theatre
January 1, 2019 - June 17, 2024
Sound designer for musicals, plays, and concerts across multiple venues including off-campus locations. Composed and produced original music for productions. Managed live mixing for productions and coordinated professional contractors while training volunteers and apprentices. Maintained sound equipment and systems to support overlapping shows and handled budget management, purchase schedules, and rental coordination. Instructed and coordinated the audio curriculum of the Technical Theatre Apprenticeship Program.
Contract Performer at Busch Gardens, Sarasota Pops, First Brass
January 1, 2016 - June 17, 2024
Professional contract performer specializing in classical percussion, jazz drums, marching corps percussion, classical guitar, and rock/blues guitar.
Resident Sound Designer at Venice Theatre
January 1, 2019 - June 5, 2024
Served as the primary sound designer for musicals, plays, and concerts across three performance spaces and off-campus venues. Composed and produced original music for various productions. Managed live sound mixing and coordinated contract professionals, volunteers, and apprentices for production design and mixing. Responsible for maintaining sound equipment and systems, managing budget and purchase schedules, and coordinating rentals. Also instruct and coordinate the audio curriculum for the Technical Theatre Apprenticeship Program.
Contract Performer at Busch Gardens, Sarasota Pops, First Brass
January 1, 2016 - June 5, 2024
Provided professional contract performances specializing in classical percussion, jazz drums, marching corps percussion, classical guitar, and rock/blues guitar.

Education

Master of Arts at University of Chichester (Thinkspace/online)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts at Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
International Baccalaureate Degree at Riverview High School (Sarasota, FL)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Master of Arts at University of Chichester (Thinkspace/online)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts at Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
International Baccalaureate Degree at Riverview High School (Sarasota, FL)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Dante Level 2 Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2025
Dante Level 2 Certification
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

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