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David Zinn
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David Zinn is a costume and scenic designer based in New York, New York. He has been nominated ten times for Tony Awards for both his costume designs and scenic designs. He has won two Best Scenic Design for a Play awards, and one Best Scenic Design in a Musical award. He has over 80 Off-Broadway credits in his lifetime.
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David Zinn emerged as a distinctive voice in American theatrical design through his work in off-Broadway and regional theatre, where his imaginative approach to scenic and costume design quickly garnered critical attention. Over decades of sustained practice, he has become a trusted collaborator for major institutions including the Metropolitan Opera, American Repertory Theater, and Broadway, known for creating visually poetic environments that serve narrative with intelligence and restraint. His career represents a commitment to design as an essential storytelling tool, one that elevates both intimate chamber productions and grand operatic spectacles through clarity of vision and artistic integrity.
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