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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.

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Education

2022 - 2026

DePaul University

BFA: Sound Design (Theatre School)

Minors: Sound Design (Film & Digital Media), Marketing, Psychology

Theatrical Experience

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Role: Sound Designer

Samples:

Main Leitmotif:

Waltz:

The Lieutenant's Dream: An Immersive Experience

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Role: Sound Designer

Samples:

Prologue:

Drone:

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Role: Sound Designer

Samples:

Climax:

Ambush:

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Preshow Announcement:

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Cue Sheet for Hurricane Diane

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Role: Associate Sound Designer

Sample Work:

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Console I/O

Latest Production:

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Role: Composer

Punk Theme:

Dream Resolution:

Pow!:

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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

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Image of Revel of Strength DAW File (Logic Pro X)

Additional Music Composition:

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Contact information

Get in touch!

Email: jsample1726@gmail.com

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