(October 2, 2000 to January 13, 2001) He and Jon Gottlieb were sound designers for the musical, "Flower Drum Song," in the world premiere of the new book version at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Jodi Long in the cast. Richard Rodgers was original composer. Oscar Hammerstein II was original lyricist. David Henry Hwang wrote the book. Oscar Hammerstein II and Joseph Fields wrote the original musical version. C.Y. Lee wrote the novel. Robert Longbottom was director and choreographer. Gregg Barnes was costume designer. David Chase and Charles DuChateau were music directors.
Jon Gottlieb and he were awarded the 2002 Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award for Best Sound Design for "Flower Drum Song" at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.