Colle T. Bustin

Sound Designer

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Design Philosophy

My work in sound design and systems architecture has developed through an autodidactic approach shaped by experience across touring, Broadway, and immersive environments. Rather than following a single design methodology, I have built a practice grounded in continuous learning, problem-solving, and the integration of disciplines that are typically treated separately.

I focus on designing scalable, network-based systems that unify audio, show control, and infrastructure, creating environments that support both performance and evolving audience experiences. As production models continue to shift toward immersive and multi-use spaces, I approach each project with the goal of developing flexible, future-ready solutions that respond to both technical and creative demands.

I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to projects that require a combination of technical depth, creative problem-solving, and integrated system design. My experience across a range of production formats, along with a collaborative approach, makes me well suited to help address complex challenges in modern live entertainment environments.

Sound Design Credits

LABEL•LESSSound Design

Duke Theatre, New York

Groundbreaking Off-Broadway musical created and directed by Drew and Lea Lachey. Combining real-life experiences of young adults, original music, and chart-topping hits like "Born This Way" and "Rise Up".

2026 – Present
Bat Out of Hell: The MusicalSound Design

Tour / Town Hall, New York

Reimagined show featuring the timeless music of Jim Steinman. Opened in Toronto playing US and Canadian tour dates including New York.

2026
Disco ShowSound Design

Spiegel World, The LINQ Las Vegas

Ambitious project requiring the redevelopment of four floors of the LINQ to create a completely new venue with multiple bars, restaurant, and an immersive performance space. Original concept developed in 2018 at La MaMa in New York. Brought together original recordings of disco hits under the direction of Steven Hoggett.

2024 – 2026
The Hook & SuperfricoSound Design

Spiegel World, Caesars Palace AC

Ground-up design reimagining the historic Warner Theatre facade on the Atlantic City boardwalk. Built a new venue behind it with a year-round resident show. Immersive soundscapes bring production and performers into the bars and restaurants for live performances.

2023 – Present
Melissa Etheridge: My WindowSound Design

New World Stages, New York

Written by Etheridge with additional material by Linda Wallem-Etheridge and direction by Amy Tinkham. Limited run at New World Stages.

2022
CoComelon LIVE! JJ's JourneySound Design

MSG New York & Tours

Premiered at Hulu Theatre at MSG before touring the United States.

2021 – 2022
West Side StoryAssociate Sound Designer

Broadway Theatre, New York

Working with Tom Gibbons under the innovative direction of Ivo van Hove. Massive interpretation with complete original orchestration.

2019 – 2020
Atomic Saloon ShowSound Design

Spiegel World, The Venetian Las Vegas

After development at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, installed this now long-running Vegas staple into its home at the Venetian.

2019 – Present
OPIUM & SuperfricoSound Design

Spiegel World, The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

Spiegel World took over the Rose.Rabbit.Lie ballroom to create this unique sci-fi circus. Later in 2021 with the opening of Superfrico, reunified the venue in a way it hadn't been since 2014.

2018 – 2023
EmpireSound Design

Spiegel World, World Tour

Once in a tent on 46th & 8th in New York and after successful runs in Australia and New Zealand, the North American tour opened in Montreal, Québec.

2016 – 2017
AbsintheSound Design

Spiegel World, Caesars Palace Las Vegas & World Tour

Circus-burlesque show premiering on the roof of Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia before touring. Subsequently redesigned the long-running Las Vegas production at Caesars Palace, where it has been a fixture for over a decade.

2015 – Present
Vegas Nocturne & Rose.Rabbit.LieSound Design

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

Groundbreaking supper club and entertainment venue. Ground-up development of an entirely new space with highly complicated design elements and immersive audio accommodating multiple performance spaces that actively reconfigured throughout an evening. Live music, restaurant, bars, and three different shows nightly.

2013 – 2014
Scooby Doo Live!Sound Design

Life Like Touring

Touring a mix of proscenium spaces and arenas required a flexible system design as the tour played cities across the United States and Canada.

2013 – 2014
Super WHY Live: You've Got the Power!Sound Design

S2BN Entertainment

First-ever live show based on the top-rated PBS KIDS TV series, featuring new music from Jack Antonoff.

2012
Yo Gabba Gabba Live!Sound Design

S2BN Entertainment

Designed audio and video systems for national children's tours with never-ending new content from the TV show. Multiple productions per year to accommodate holiday and special themes.

2011 – 2015
How the Grinch Stole ChristmasSound Design

Big League Productions, Tour

Adapted the design originally by ACME Sound Partners to suit a more constrained schedule and budget while maintaining exceptional tour quality.

2010 – 2012
Cinderella, starring Lea SalongaAssistant Sound Designer

Broadway Asia Entertainment, Manila

Responsible for preparation of sound equipment in New York, delivery and installation to the production venue in Manila, Philippines. Sound design by Michael Waters.

2008
Lovelace: The MusicalSound Design

Revelation Theater, New York

First production and development of Off-Broadway musical in this new theatre. Starring Tina Yothers.

2003

Production Audio Credits

The Phantom of the Opera (Mandarin)Production Audio

Shanghai Grand, China

Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic translated and produced in Mandarin for Chinese audiences.

2023
Everybody's Talking About JamieProduction Audio

Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles

North American Premiere of the hit West End Musical. Sound design by Paul Groothuis.

2022
The Phantom of the Opera (Remount)Production Audio

Majestic Theatre, New York

Post-pandemic closure of the long-running classic. Systems were updated and replaced including an entirely new PA and front-of-house console.

2021 – 2023
GHOST: the Musical (Korean)Production Audio

Seoul, South Korea

Produced during the pandemic, stayed true to the original West End and Broadway design and direction. Sound design by Bobby Aitken, Simon King.

2020
Bat Out of Hell: The MusicalProduction Audio

New York City Center Theatre

Limited engagement — the first time New York audiences had a chance to see the show that had two successful runs in Toronto.

2019
The Phantom of the Opera – Pearl World TourProduction Audio

International Tour

Rehearsed and teched in Manila, Philippines. This large-scale international tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera has played cities across the globe.

2018 – Present
Bat Out of Hell: The MusicalProduction Audio

Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto

Sound design by Gareth Owen.

2018 – 2019
Miss SaigonProduction Audio

Broadway Theatre, New York

Sound designer Mick Potter, Associate Adam Fisher. Opened this complete Broadway revival in the show's original home only weeks after opening Sunset Boulevard.

2017 – 2018
Sunset Boulevard, starring Glenn CloseProduction Audio / Head Audio

Palace Theatre, New York

Limited Broadway run designed by Mick Potter featuring a 42-piece orchestra on stage for Glenn Close's historic return to the role.

2017
CATS: The MusicalProduction Audio

Neil Simon Theatre, New York

Revival of a classic, running 593 performances.

2016 – 2017
School of Rock: The MusicalProduction Audio

Winter Garden Theatre, New York

Designed by Mick Potter. Involved from the planning of the pre-Broadway development and run at the Gramercy Theatre through Broadway and many international and touring versions.

2015 – 2019
Les MisérablesProduction Audio

Imperial Theatre, New York

Designed by Mick Potter. Re-imagined revival with a successful Broadway run followed by a continuing tour.

2014 – 2016
The Gershwins' Porgy and BessProduction Audio

North American Tour

Designed by Nevin Steinberg. Opened at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco before touring the United States and Canada.

2013 – 2014
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of OzProduction Audio

Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto & Tour

Major Canadian premiere installed at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto for 8 months before touring the United States and Canada. Sound design by Mick Potter.

2012 – 2015
GHOST the MusicalAssistant Audio

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, New York

Designed by Bobby Aitken. Maintained the production and mixed FOH several days a week.

2012
Spider-Man: Turn Off the DarkSubstitute Monitor Mixer

Lyric Theatre, New York

Mixed monitors and triggered sound effects for this innovative spectacle. Sound design by Jonathan Deans.

2011
Come Fly Away – First National TourProduction Audio

National Tour

After a rebranding of the New York production at the Wynn in Las Vegas, this first national opened at the Fox in Atlanta touring the United States and Canada. Design by Peter McBoyle.

2011 – 2012
Reel to Real the Movie MusicalHead Audio

Broadway Asia International / Edinburgh Fringe

Rehearsed and teched outside of Beijing, China before presenting at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it received several 5-star reviews.

2010
Troika EntertainmentProduction Audio

Various

Projects including: Legally Blonde, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cats, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, West Side Story, Catch Me if You Can, Sister Act, GHOST the Musical, Evita, Bring it On the Musical, School of Rock, Love Never Dies, and The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

2010 – 2017
Sinatra Dance With MeProduction Audio

Wynn Las Vegas

Rebranding of the New York production Come Fly Away, directed by Twyla Tharp with many returning creatives and cast members from the Broadway production.

2010 – 2011
101 Dalmatians, the MusicalHead Audio

Troika Entertainment, Tour

New musical directed by Jerry Zaks, starring Rachel York, with music and lyrics by Dennis DeYoung. Toured for eight months playing major market cities.

2009 – 2010
42nd Street, starring Loretta SwitHead Audio

Theatre of the Stars

Touring summer production playing Houston, Wolf Trap in D.C., and Atlanta.

2009
ChicagoHead Audio

NAMCO Entertainment, Tour

Designed by Scott Lehrer. Tour played cities within the United States and overseas with an ever-changing roster of Broadway names.

2008 – 2009
42nd StreetHead Audio

Troika Entertainment, International Tour

International tour with multi-month sit-downs in Shanghai, Beijing, and Seoul. Presented by Nederlander New Century, design by Duncan Edwards.

2007 – 2008
The King and IHead Audio

Broadway Asia Entertainment, Asian Tour

Large-scale international touring production with a 27-piece orchestra playing long runs in Shanghai, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.

2007
Sweet Charity, starring Molly RingwaldAssistant Audio

Networks, National Tour

First national-scale union tour of the Broadway revival. Sound design by Peter Hylenski.

2006 – 2007
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatAssistant Audio

National Tour

Starring Patrick Cassidy & Amy Adams. Sound design by Duncan Edwards. Toured an innovative LCS Cue console digital mixing system.

2005 – 2006

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