About Me:
John Sample (Yes! That is my name, a name perfect for a passion for audio!!) studied Sound Design at The Theatre School of DePaul University. He is a sound designer who strives to support the vision of creative projects through immersive sound design and complimentary music composition. John hopes to work on creative projects that have a lasting impact on audience members through narratives based on different life perspectives. His audio experience spans many formats including theatrical shows, animations, short films, live recording, and audiobooks. John has had his work featured in the 2025 City of Lights Film Festival for his sound design in 'Little Things'. During his studies at The Theatre School, John was a sound designer for plays including: William Shakespeare's "All's Well That Ends Well" and The Theatre School of DePaul University Centennial Immersive Show, "The Lieutenant's Dream", among other productions.

Education
2022 - 2026
DePaul University
BFA: Sound Design (Theatre School)
Minors: Sound Design (Film & Digital Media), Marketing, Psychology
Theatrical Experience

Role: Sound Designer
Samples:
Main Leitmotif:
Waltz:
The Lieutenant's Dream: An Immersive Experience

Role: Sound Designer
Samples:
Prologue:
Drone:

Role: Sound Designer
Samples:
Climax:
Ambush:

Preshow Announcement:

Cue Sheet for Hurricane Diane

Role: Associate Sound Designer
Sample Work:

Console I/O
Latest Production:

Role: Composer
Punk Theme:
Dream Resolution:
Pow!:
Mirror of Most Value Promotional Video
Role: Editor
Additional Experience
Sound Designer/Engineer and Composer for Play About A Curse Audiobook
Click the Image to see the promotional site!
Sample Work from the project:
Magic Instructions:
Oracle:
Thunderous Monologue:
Little Things, Student Animation.
Role: Sound Design and Composition
Revel of Strength, Student Animation
Role: Sound Design and Composition
Audio Recordings:
2025 Commencement Recording (CDM, Education, and TTS)
2025 Commencement Starting Warning
Student Commercial Recording 1:
Student Commercial Recording 2:
Student Project (Acting Showcase)
Role: Recording Engineer, Composer

Image of Revel of Strength DAW File (Logic Pro X)
Additional Music Composition:


