Mel Mercier
Mel Mercier is a composer, sound designer whose BroadwayWorld credits include King Lear and The Testament of Mary. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for Medea (2002).
Birth Place: Dublin, IRELAND
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play
Mel Mercier, The Testament of Mary
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Play
Mel Mercier, The Testament of Mary
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mel Mercier, Medea
Videos
Irish Arts Center And Baryshnikov Arts Center Present Colin Dunne's CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-10-01 19:42:46
TV: Fiona Shaw & THE TESTAMENT OF MARY Team Celebrate Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-04-24 17:37:45
News
Daniel Kaluuya in GRASS and More Set for Park Avenue Armory 20th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026
Park Avenue Armory revealed its 2027 season featuring works by Philip Glass and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, with a world premiere play starring Daniel Kaluuya in his U.S. stage debut.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026
Park Avenue Armory revealed its 2027 season featuring works by Philip Glass and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, with a world premiere play starring Daniel Kaluuya in his U.S. stage debut.
REBELLIOUS HOPE to Make World Premiere at Dublin Theatre Festival 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Company Philip Connaughton will present the stage premiere of Rebellious Hope at Project Arts Centre, featuring seven dance artists aged 46 to 86 alongside composer Mel Mercier.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Company Philip Connaughton will present the stage premiere of Rebellious Hope at Project Arts Centre, featuring seven dance artists aged 46 to 86 alongside composer Mel Mercier.
HOW IT IS by Samuel Beckett to Make World Premiere at Palazzo Diedo in Venice
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Gare St Lazare Ireland and Berggruen Arts and Culture will present the world premiere of HOW IT IS, Samuel Beckett's novel staged as a live art event at Venice's Palazzo Diedo, featuring Conor Lovett and Stephen Dillane.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Gare St Lazare Ireland and Berggruen Arts and Culture will present the world premiere of HOW IT IS, Samuel Beckett's novel staged as a live art event at Venice's Palazzo Diedo, featuring Conor Lovett and Stephen Dillane.
Samuel Beckett's HOW IT IS To Have World Premiere At Venice's Palazzo Diedo
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Berggruen Arts & Culture and Gare St Lazare Ireland will present the world premiere of Samuel Beckett's HOW IT IS at Palazzo Diedo, Venice, directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett with actors Stephen Dillane and Conor Lovett.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Berggruen Arts & Culture and Gare St Lazare Ireland will present the world premiere of Samuel Beckett's HOW IT IS at Palazzo Diedo, Venice, directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett with actors Stephen Dillane and Conor Lovett.
The Bessies 2024 And 2025 Award Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.
Nominations Announced for the 2025 BESSIE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.
The Everyman Produces Brian Friel’s MAKING HISTORY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025
The Everyman Cork will produce Making History by Brian Friel, opening on April 14th with previews on Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Monday 14th. Brian Friel wrote Making History to explore the life and legacy of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, during a pivotal period in Irish history.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025
The Everyman Cork will produce Making History by Brian Friel, opening on April 14th with previews on Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Monday 14th. Brian Friel wrote Making History to explore the life and legacy of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, during a pivotal period in Irish history.
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
John Scott's Irish Modern Dance Theatre to Present BEGIN ANYWHERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
John Scott's irish modern dance theatre will celebrate 33 years in the dance business and stage 2 spectacular new works together in a continuous dance event. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
John Scott's irish modern dance theatre will celebrate 33 years in the dance business and stage 2 spectacular new works together in a continuous dance event. Learn more!
DUBLIN FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024 Unveils New Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024
Experience intimate comedy, interactive games, a queer cult club night, a Nigerian wedding, and more at the 30th Dublin Fringe Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024
Experience intimate comedy, interactive games, a queer cult club night, a Nigerian wedding, and more at the 30th Dublin Fringe Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Joe Spano & More to Star in Rolling Southern California Premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023
Laguna Playhouse announced, in association with Gare St. Lazare, Ireland and the Rubicon Theatre Company, Faline England, Sorcha Fox, Conor Lovett and Joe Spano starring in the rolling Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, written by Will Eno and directed by Judy Hegarty-Lovett.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023
Laguna Playhouse announced, in association with Gare St. Lazare, Ireland and the Rubicon Theatre Company, Faline England, Sorcha Fox, Conor Lovett and Joe Spano starring in the rolling Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, written by Will Eno and directed by Judy Hegarty-Lovett.
Joe Spano & More to Star in THE REALISTIC JONESES at Rubicon Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023
Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm, with a press opening on Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 pm, running through Sunday, February 12.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023
Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm, with a press opening on Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 pm, running through Sunday, February 12.
Full Cast Announced For THE TEMPEST at Ustinov Studio, Bath
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022
Casting is announced for The Tempest by William Shakespeare, which will be the first production in Deborah Warner's inaugural season as Artistic Director of the Ustinov Studio in Bath.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022
Casting is announced for The Tempest by William Shakespeare, which will be the first production in Deborah Warner's inaugural season as Artistic Director of the Ustinov Studio in Bath.
BWW Review: HOW IT IS (PART 2), The Coronet Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 23, 2022
“Leave it vague leave it dark” says Samuel Beckett’s character Pim in How It Is. Now, after two years of delay and Zoom rehearsals, Irish theatre company Gare St Lazare bring Part 2 to the Coronet Theatre accompanied by the Irish Gamelan Orchestra.
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 23, 2022
“Leave it vague leave it dark” says Samuel Beckett’s character Pim in How It Is. Now, after two years of delay and Zoom rehearsals, Irish theatre company Gare St Lazare bring Part 2 to the Coronet Theatre accompanied by the Irish Gamelan Orchestra.
'Strange Wonders, The Wexford Carols, Vol. II' Announces Release
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2021
Strange Wonders, The Wexford Carols Vol. II features 11 carols from the tradition that focus on the spiritual and mystical aspects of the Christmas story. The songs on the first Wexford Carols focused on the best-known episodes of the Christmas story. Preorder the new album now!
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2021
Strange Wonders, The Wexford Carols Vol. II features 11 carols from the tradition that focus on the spiritual and mystical aspects of the Christmas story. The songs on the first Wexford Carols focused on the best-known episodes of the Christmas story. Preorder the new album now!
Gare St Lazare Ireland Present The World Premiere Of HOW IT IS By Samuel Beckett
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2021
The Samuel Beckett specialists, Gare St Lazare Ireland have staged Beckett's 1964 novel How It Is over six years. Last month, they reimagined the entire novel for film and they will stream it as part of Dublin Theatre Festival 2021 (Oct 1- 7 2021).
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2021
The Samuel Beckett specialists, Gare St Lazare Ireland have staged Beckett's 1964 novel How It Is over six years. Last month, they reimagined the entire novel for film and they will stream it as part of Dublin Theatre Festival 2021 (Oct 1- 7 2021).
WHERE IS THE HORSE? to be Presented As Part Of Cork Midsummer Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2021
As part of Cork Midsummer Festival 2021, Corcadorca Theatre Company will present “Where is the Horse?”. FitzHenry, a theatrical Anglo-Irish horse, is visiting this year's festival taking in the city and its environs until 27th June.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2021
As part of Cork Midsummer Festival 2021, Corcadorca Theatre Company will present “Where is the Horse?”. FitzHenry, a theatrical Anglo-Irish horse, is visiting this year's festival taking in the city and its environs until 27th June.
Corcadorca Theatre Company Announces Casting Call for WHERE IS THE HORSE?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2021
Corcadorca Theatre Company are currently in the process of developing a large-scale, outdoor, theatre piece based upon Frank O'Connor's seminal short story 'Guests of the Nation' which will be presented as part of Cork Midsummer Festival in 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2021
Corcadorca Theatre Company are currently in the process of developing a large-scale, outdoor, theatre piece based upon Frank O'Connor's seminal short story 'Guests of the Nation' which will be presented as part of Cork Midsummer Festival in 2022.
The Everyman Presents HOW IT IS by Samuel Beckett - A Digital Preview
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2021
How It Is – A Digital Preview reflects on Gare St Lazare's staging of Beckett's 1961 groundbreaking novel How It Is over 3 productions.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2021
How It Is – A Digital Preview reflects on Gare St Lazare's staging of Beckett's 1961 groundbreaking novel How It Is over 3 productions.
Gare St Lazare to Return to The Coronet Theatre with HOW IT IS (PART TWO)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020
Actors Stephen Dillane, Conor Lovett, and award-winning Irish company Gare St Lazare return to The Coronet Theatre with the UK premiere of How It Is (Part Two), the second stand alone part of a three part staging of Beckett's novel, following the success of Part One in 2018 '... you experience moments of pure wonder, when all sense of time and space disappears and you enter a strange, other world, with Beckett whispering cool truths in your ear.' Time Out on How It Is (Part One).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020
Actors Stephen Dillane, Conor Lovett, and award-winning Irish company Gare St Lazare return to The Coronet Theatre with the UK premiere of How It Is (Part Two), the second stand alone part of a three part staging of Beckett's novel, following the success of Part One in 2018 '... you experience moments of pure wonder, when all sense of time and space disappears and you enter a strange, other world, with Beckett whispering cool truths in your ear.' Time Out on How It Is (Part One).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Mel Mercier been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Testament of Mary, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Testament of Mary and Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Medea.
What awards has Mel Mercier won?
Outstanding Sound Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Medea.
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