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BIO

Originally from Rochester New York, currently resides in Los Angeles working primarily as a sound designer and composer. He attended the University of the Arts receiving a BFA and later studied the Jacque Lecoq approach to avant-garde theatre at the London International School of Performing Arts. Mikaal also writes and directs from time to time. He is currently writing and devising a new headphone play titled Project Black Plague. PBP has received artist residencies at Space on Ryder Farm in upstate New York, UCross Foundation in Wyoming, as well as VoxFest at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. Mikaal’s sound design credits on world premiere shows include: Rags Parkland (Ars Nova; Lucille Lortel Award winner), Fairview (Soho Rep; Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama), Underground Railroad Game (Ars Nova; Obie Award winner). He has received nominations from Bay Area Theatre Critics, Audelco Award, Lucille Lortel Award, and Drama Desk Award for sound design.



Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023] Cancelled
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Sound Design & Co-Original Compositions
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer and Original Music
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Sound Design

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Sound Design

Mikaal Sulaiman(pray)

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Play

Mikaal Sulaiman, Fat Ham

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Play

Mikaal Sulaiman, Sanctuary City


winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation

Mikaal SulaimanFat Ham

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Mikaal Sulaiman, Macbeth

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Mikaal SulaimanRags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future

Videos

News


Maryann Plunkett to Reprise Role in Clubbed Thumb's DEEP BLUE SOUND

Clubbed Thumb will present a return engagement of Deep Blue Sound, written by Abe Koogler and directed by Arin Arbus. Learn more about the engagement starring Maryann Plunkett and see how to purchase tickets.
Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced further casting, design team and a brand-new title for its reimagined The Pirates of Penzance. This jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, now titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical.
Cast and Creative Team Set for DATA By Matthew Libby At Arena Stage

Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for Data, an intriguingly suspenseful new play designed to take audiences behind the locked doors of Silicon Valley. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Arena Stage Announces Cast And Creative Team For New Thriller DATA

Arena Stage announced the cast and creative team for the new thriller DATA.
Video: First Look at La Jolla Playhouse's PRIMARY TRUST

xGet a first look at La Jolla Playhouse's west coast premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Primary Trust, by Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams, running September 24 – October 20 in the Mandell Weiss Forum.
THE ROOMMATE Cancels Performances Due to Illness in the Company

The Roommate, the new Broadway play starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow, cancelled its performances this past weekend due to illness in the cast.
Mia Farrow Returns To THE ROOMMATE On Broadway Tonight

Screen legend Mia Farrow triumphantly returned to the Booth Theatre tonight in Jen Silverman’s play, The Roommate, after missing several performances due to illness.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE ROOMMATE

Just last week, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their opening night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, which is now running at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!
Guthrie Theater Celebrates 50 Years of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

The Guthrie Theater has announced the cast and creative team for its 50th production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Lavina Jadhwani and directed by Addie Gorlin-Han, based on the original direction by Joseph Haj. This festive tale of hope and inspiration has delighted Guthrie audiences for five decades and become a beloved holiday tradition for audiences of all ages to enjoy.
Marsha Mason Steps in for Mia Farrow in THE ROOMMATE

According to the New York Times, Marsha Mason is stepping in for Mia Farrow, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, September 14th, according to a now-deleted post on her official X account.
THE ROOMMATE Star Mia Farrow Tests Positive for COVID-19

According to a post on her official X account, The Roommate star Mia Farrow has tested positive for COVID-19.
Photos: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow Take Opening Night Bows in THE ROOMMATE

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their Opening Night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate last night, September 12, at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening curtain call here!
Photos: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow Backstage at THE ROOMMATE Opening Night

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their Opening Night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate last night, September 12, at the Booth Theatre. The production is directed by Jack O’Brien. BroadwayWorld was on hand backstage at the big night, and snapped some photos of Farrow and LuPone. Check out the photos here!
Review Roundup: THE ROOMMATE On Broadway Starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone star in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, opening this evening at the Booth Theatre. Read the reviews!
Photos: Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone in THE ROOMMATE

Get a first look at photos of Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone in The Roommate. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow Talk THE ROOMMATE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

Watch Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow discuss returning to Broadway in The Roommate in the video here!
Photos: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow In THE ROOMMATE On Broadway

The first photo has been released of stars Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone hours before they make their first Broadway bow in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate this evening at the Booth Theatre.
Cast and Creative Team Set for West Coast Premiere of PRIMARY TRUST at La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its west coast premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Primary Trust. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE ROOMMATE Sets Lottery and Rush Policies

Digital lottery and rush ticket policies have been announced for Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone’s return to Broadway in the new comedy The Roommate written by Jen Silverman and directed by Jack O’Brien. Find out how to save on tickets with lottery and rush information.
Meet the Cast of THE ROOMMATE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone are returning to Broadway tonight in the new comedy, The Roommate by Jen Silverman. Meet the cast of The Roommate here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Mikaal Sulaiman been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for (pray), Outstanding Sound Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Fat Ham, Outstanding Sound Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sanctuary City, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Fat Ham, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Macbeth and Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future.

What awards has Mikaal Sulaiman won?

Mikaal Sulaiman has won a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for Fat Ham.

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