ERIC BACKUS (Sound Designer) is a Jeff-Award winning composer and sound designer, returning to Writers after previously designing Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, and Pearl’s Rollin’ with the Blues. Off-Broadway: Hollow/Wave (United Solo Festival), Churchill (New World Stages); Regional credits include productions at Milwaukee Rep, South Coast Rep, Northern Stage, TheatreSquared, and The Rev. Chicago credits include productions at Goodman, Chicago Shakes, Steppenwolf, Paramount, Northlight, and many others. In addition to theatre, Eric composes and sound designs for film, video, and podcasts. He is a proud member of USA829. www.ericbackus.com.

Member of United Scenic Artists