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Great sound doesn’t just happen.

It’s crafted.

Matt Kraus delivers clean, professional audio for television, theatre, and live events. From high-profile broadcasts to Broadway-caliber productions, he makes sound seamless and stress-free.

Specialized Audio Design & Consulting Services for Professional Productions

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Television

I manage and facilitate audio production in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of television, while also remaining adaptable to evolving production needs. Whether it's a live shoot, live-to-tape, or entirely remixed in post-production, we are ready to meet the challenge.

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Theater

Sound design that enhances storytelling and performance.

The art of integrating music into an emotionally charged play and achieving clarity and depth while realizing the score presents unique challenges in the theater. I am well-versed in all aspects required to ensure your theatrical productions sound exceptional and have hundreds of productions under my belt.

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Concerts & Events

Full-range sound for concerts, galas, and live experiences.

I will ensure that every note is heard as intended, from orchestral balance to vocal clarity, allowing each audience member to feel the power of the score. Whether your performers are symphony musicians, Broadway stars, or pop icons, the audience will experience the music at new heights.

Projects & Productions

  • Brightly lit theater marquee displaying the musical 'Liza's at the Palace' with a woman's face on the billboard, and surrounding neon signs in a city street at night.

    Liza's at the Palace

    Broadway 2008

    Director Ron Lewis

    Conductor Michael Berkowitz

  • The setting appears to be a theatrical stage with actors in costume, possibly portraying a scene involving a chef and a diverse group of people in a lively, colorful environment. There is a sign that reads 'Zig Zag Records' and another that says 'mushit's' in the background.

    Little Shop of Horrors

    Guthrie Theater 2024

    Director Marcia Milgrom Dodge

  • A theatrical stage set depicting a lively restaurant or cafe scene with actors and musicians, large arched windows, and vintage decor.

    Spotlight Bar

    Princess Cruises- 2023

    West End Director Karen Bruce

  • Four male performers on stage wearing green tuxedos in front of a large illuminated sign that reads 'The Four Seasons' with microphones in front of them

    The Jersey Boys 2022

    The Maltz Jupiter Theatre

    Director Marcia Milgrom Dodge

  • A group of women celebrating on stage, wearing colorful and festive dresses with many raising their arms and smiling joyfully.

    Sandi Patti and the Indianapolis Symphony

    Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 2004-

    Maestro Jack Everly

    Director Jen Ladner

  • Theater stage with gold curtains, musical instruments set up, seated audience, and balconies with patrons, lights, and chandeliers.

    Kristin Chenoweth at the Met Opera

    Metropolitan Opera House 2021

    Director Richard Jay Alexander

  • Four women and a chef gathered around a table with a vintage radio on it, laughing and enjoying each other's company in a cozy restaurant kitchen.

    Mystic Pizza the Musical

    Riverside Theater 2025

    Paper Mill Playhouse 2025

    Director Casey Hushion

  • Poster for Disney's Broadway Hits, featuring characters and performers, with information about dates and location in Japanese.

    Disney's Broadway Hits

    Tokyo International Forum Hall A

    Featuring EGOT Winner Alan Menken 2023

    Director Jeff Lee

    Staring Alton Fitzgereld White, Kissy Simmons, Ashley Brown, Josh Strickland

  • Empty basketball arena with a large screen displaying 'NBA All-Star Saturday Night 2020', basketball court, and tiered seating.

    NBA All Star Game

    United Center 2020

  • A group of actors performing a dance move on stage, jumping in unison with a cityscape backdrop and a dartboard on a green cabinet to the right.

    West Side Story

    Barrington Stage Company- 2018

    Director Julie Boyd

  • Stage set for a late-night show with bright lights, large screens displaying 'The Tonight Show,' and a drum kit in the background.

    The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

    Minneapolis Post Super Bowl Show 2018

  • An outdoor concert at night with a large audience seated in front of a brightly lit stage set against a hillside with trees.

    Liza Minnelli World Tour

    Hollywood Bowl -2012

    Director Ron Lewis

    Conductor Michael Berkowitz

  • A theatrical stage performance with a large chorus and main performer, colorful lighting, and grand stage architecture.

    Disney's Broadway Hits at Royal Albert Hall

    WINNER 2017 Daytime Emmy for Best Sound Mix Matt Kraus and Dan Scott

    Royal Albert Hall - London 2016

    Maestro Keith Lockhart

    Streaming Disney+, Apple+, Broadway HD

Matt takes a thoughtful, collaborative approach to sound. He listens closely, works seamlessly with creative teams, and delivers results that feel effortless—because that’s what great sound should be.

Sound That Just Works

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Have a production coming up?

Let’s talk about how to make it sound right.

Whether you’re still in the planning phase or deep into production, great sound starts with the right conversation. Reach out to start one.