J. David Franzke

Known as a composer and sound designer, music mixer and producer. His primary work is composing and designing for live performances and theatre. It also includes film, visual art installations as well as the production of albums.  

Malthouse Theatre: Recent credits include The Birds, Because the Night, Cloudstreet, Melancholia, Away, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Night on Bald Mountain, Pompeii L.A. Other Theatre: Recent credits include Happy Days, Heartbreak Choir, The Architect, The Odd Couple, The Beast, Elling, Australia Day, The Joy of Text, The Grenade and August: Osage County (Melbourne Theatre Company); Aviary (Phillip Adams BalletLab / Melbourne International Arts Festival) The Wonderful World of Dissocia (Sydney Theatre Company). Film: The Earth Above: A deep time view of Australia’s epic history, Sonia and Cherry – Season 2, Kingdom of Doug, X, Dark Love Story, Acolytes and Rogue.  

J. David Franzke has won Green Room awards for composition and sound design for Because the Night, Melancholia, Away, Picnic at Hanging Rock and Pompeii L.A.