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Austin Switser Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Projection Design
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Assistant Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Associate Video Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Associate Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Associate Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Associate Projection Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 2008]
Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Associate Projection Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Video Designer

Austin Switser Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2018 - Design Award

Austin SwitserHe Brought Her Heart Back in a Box

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Projection Design

Austin Switser, Big Love

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Projection Design

Austin Switser, Sontag: Reborn

Austin Switser News


Joshua Bergasse-Directed World Premiere of SUGAR HILL to Play New York City Center


The World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker, the jazz-steeped reimagining of The Nutcracker based on the genre-defying collaboration of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, will debut at New York City Center.

World Premiere of SUGAR HILL THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER to Debut in Pittsburgh and New York City


The World Premiere of SUGAR HILL The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker, the reimagining of The Nutcracker based on the collaboration of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, will debut at Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center for the Performing Arts from October 19-30, 2022. The production will follow with a run at New York City Center from November 15-27, 2022.

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is Coming to Morris Performing Arts Center


The American Theatre Guild will present the South Bend engagement of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. This production is part of the BROADWAY IS BACK IN SOUTH BEND SERIES and will take the Morris Performing Arts Center stage June 3–5, 2022.

See AN OFFICER AND A SHOWCASE Featuring AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Tour Cast at Feinstein's/54 Below


FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present the cast of the North American Tour of An Officer and a Gentleman in “An Officer and a Showcase” on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00PM. 

First National Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Comes to Peoria


The American Theatre Guild will present the Peoria engagement of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. This production is part of the AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IS BACK IN PEORIA SERIES and will take the Peoria Civic Center stage May 31–June 1, 2022.

BWW Previews: The First National Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN come to Century II Concert Hall


The new musical AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, is now on a multi-season tour that will visit more than 50 cities in the 2021-2022 season. 

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is Coming to the Kauffman Center


PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the engagement of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. Based on the Oscar-winning film, this production will take the Kauffman Center stage April 12–17, 2022.

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is Coming to the Van Wezel


AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, a new musical based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, is set to perform at the Van Wezel on Wednesday, Apr. 6 at 7:30 p.m., and Thursday, Apr. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

NYU Skirball Presents World Premiere of The Builders Association's I AGREE TO THE TERMS


NYU Skirball will present the world premiere of I Agree To The Terms, an interactive virtual event from the OBIE-winning The Builders Association, livestreaming for 12 performances, March 25 – April 3. Directed by Marianne Weems, I Agree To The Terms is being created in collaboration with a community of “MTurks” (Amazon Mechanical Turks) who train the algorithms that shape our online experience.

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is Coming to Colorado Springs


The American Theatre Guild will present the Colorado Springs engagement of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN: First National Tour. This production is part of the BROADWAY IS BACK AT PIKES PEAK CENTER SERIES and will take the stage March 2-3, 2022.

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Comes to Midland Center For The Arts


A new musical based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay, An Officer and a Gentleman, is making its way around the country with two upcoming performances at Midland Center for the Arts, January 25-26 as part of the Huntington Bank Broadway & Beyond Series.

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is Coming to PPAC This February


AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, a new musical based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, will play the Providence Performing Arts Center Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 20, 2022. The musical production is set at the U.S. Naval Station in Newport, RI. 

First National Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Comes to The Buddy Holly Hall


The American Theatre Guild has announced the Lubbock engagement of the highly anticipated AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. The new musical AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, will be departing on a multi-season tour that will visit more than 50 cities in the 2021-2022 season. 

Photos & Video: First Look at the National Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Opening Tonight


AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, a new musical based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, premieres tonight, Thursday, October 28 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.

First National Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Comes to The Granada Theatre


The new musical An Officer and a Gentleman, based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, will be departing on a multi-season tour that will visit more than 50 cities in the 2021-2022 season. 

Wes Williams, Mia Massaro & More to Star 2021-22 North American Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN; Get a First Look!


The producers of the new musical AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, announced today that the world premiere will take place in Las Vegas at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on October 26-31, 2021 followed by a multi-season tour that will visit more than 50 cities in the 2021-2022 season.

NYU SKIRBALL Presents The Builders Association's ELEMENTS OF OZ


NYU Skirball will present Elements of Oz, a live performance/augmented reality mash-up of theater, technology and pop culture that celebrates and deconstructs The Wizard of Oz, from the New York-based performance company, The Builders Association, on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, 2019 at NYU Skirball. The MGM film is celebrating its 80th Anniversary as one of America's most beloved films (it opened on August 25, 1939). NYU Skirball will present Elements of Oz, a live performance/augmented reality mash-up of theater, technology and pop culture that celebrates and deconstructs The Wizard of Oz, from the New York-based performance company, The Builders Association, on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, 2019 at NYU Skirball. The MGM film is celebrating its 80th Anniversary as one of America's most beloved films (it opened on August 25, 1939).

NYU Skirball Presents ELEMENTS OF OZ


NYU Skirball will present Elements of Oz, a live performance/augmented reality mash-up of theater, technology and pop culture that celebrates and deconstructs The Wizard of Oz, from the New York-based performance company, The Builders Association, on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, 2019 at NYU Skirball. The MGM film is celebrating its 80th Anniversary as one of America's most beloved films (it opened on August 25, 1939).

Daniel Fish's WHITE NOISE Among NYU Skirball's Season


NYU Skirball's season opens on September 6, 2019 with the N.Y. premiere of JoAnne Akalaitis's BAD NEWS! i was therea??, a site-specific processional work performed throughout NYU Skirball's lobbies and backstage

The Bushwick Starr Presents CABIN


The Bushwick Starr presents the world premiere of CABIN,the latest from Bessie nominated Sean Donovan (The Reception at HERE, House/Divided at BAM), with original compositions by Obie Award winner Heather Christian (Animal Wisdom at The Bushwick Starr, The World is Round at BAM).

Austin Switser FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Austin Switser been nominated for?

Austin Switser has been nominated for the Design Award at the Obie Awards for "He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box" and for Outstanding Projection Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Big Love" and "Sontag: Reborn."

What awards has Austin Switser won?

Austin Switser has won the Design Award (Obie Awards) for his work on He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box.

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