Founding member Nevin Steinberg will depart Acme Sound Partners on January 1, 2012 after more than 11 years with the firm. Steinberg will begin working independently on Broadway and in other markets. Acme Sound Partners will continue to provide sound design services for Broadway shows, touring productions and other live music and theater events. Steinberg will continue to serve as lead designer for Acme on projects previously scheduled prior to his departure, and on running productions for which he is already performing that role. Acme Sound Partners will continue its current business under the supervision of founding partners Tom Clark and Mark Menard, and Associate Partner Sten Severson.