This episode we sit down with Eric Backus, the sound designer and composer for A Red Orchid’s current production of Revolution; written by ensemble member Brett Neveu. Thanks to our development sponsor, John Sepura; our production sponsors Barbara and Randy Thomas; and our beverage sponsor Revolution Brewing. Special thanks for the use of our theme song, I Already Do, written and performed by A Red Orchid ensemble member Steve Haggard. Revolution runs until November 5th 2023.

Conversation starts at 1:38 - This episode contains spoilers

Eric Backus is a Jeff-Award winning composer and sound designer, thrilled to work with A Red Orchid for the first time! Off Broadway: Hollow/Wave (United Solo Festival), Churchill (New World Stages). Regional credits include productions at Milwaukee Rep., Northern Stage, TheatreSquared, and The Rev. Chicago credits include productions at Goodman, Chicago Shakes, Steppenwolf, Writers, Paramount, Northlight, The Gift, Raven Theatre, many others. In addition to theatre, Eric has composed and sound-desig for podcasts and film. To hear some of his music, please visit www.ericbackus.com.

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