Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Michigan Technological University. He holds an MFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and specializes in sound design, system consultation, and live performance sound reinforcement. His work spans theatre, orchestral productions, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Research Interests: Plummer focuses on innovative sound design for theatre productions, acoustic engineering for performance spaces, and electro-acoustic systems integration. Notable projects include designing sound for The Legacy Codes at the Hangar Theatre and consulting for Lincoln Center’s New York State Theatre.

Awards:

• 2001 Clearcom Intercom Systems Sound Achievement Award

Professional Activity: Active in directing plays (e.g., Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, Cymbeline), sound system design with Kirkegaard & Associates, and mixing performances by artists like Ravi Shankar and Ani DiFranco.

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