About Me
My name is Kat Trinque, and I am a theatrical sound designer, composer, and playwright, currently based in Washington, DC! I grew up in a military family, moving around every couple of years, so theatre quickly became a community builder for me - allowing me to find spaces to connect with others, no matter where I lived.
Growing up, I played the cello in auditioned orchestras, sang in choir, and performed in every show I could. I spent the first three years of my college career studying Psychology and Music, but added the theatre major in the second semester of my junior year. I quickly realized that theatre was what I was meant to do all along.
While I love the ability to tell stories through performance, I have found a greater love in combining my musical knowledge, passion for theatre, and my goals of theatre accessibility for all, through Sound Design and Mentorship. Thank you for visiting my digital portfolio and exploring my work as a designer!
Design Philosophy
My approach to sound design begins with conversation. I start by meeting with the director to understand their vision—the emotional tone they want to evoke, the storytelling goals, and the atmosphere they imagine for the production. From there, I dive into the script, identifying key themes, moments of tension or release, and any stage directions that suggest specific ideas. If the story references unfamiliar settings, cultures, or time periods, I do my own research to ground my work in accuracy and context.
When creating sound effects or crafting a sonic environment, I focus on shaping elements that support the mood of the show while remaining truthful to its world. Whether the design calls for subtle ambience or highly stylized effects, my goal is always the same: to build an immersive experience that feels authentic and enhances the audience’s emotional connection to the story