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BIO

Recent Broadway: costumes for A Doll's House Part 2 (Tony nomination), set design for Present Laughter and The Humans (Tony award), and sets and costume for Amelie, Fun Home (Tony nomination) and The Last Ship. Other shows include Airline Highway (Tony nomination), Rocky, Other Desert Cities, Good People, In the Next Room... (Tony nomination) and Xanadu. Recent Off-Broadway includes set design for Hamlet (Public Theater), costume design for Othello (NYTW), and set and costume designs for The Flick, and Circle Mirror Transformation, and Dogfight. Also Shakespeare in the Park, Manhattan Theatre Club, Signature, Roundabout, Elevator Repair Service and Target Margin. Around the country his work as been seen at Steppenwolf, Center Theatre Group, ART, La Jolla Playhouse, Berkeley Rep, Yale Rep, Guthrie Theater, Lyric Opera of Chicago, New York City Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Los Angeles Opera and San Francisco Opera.

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Productions

Saturday Church
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Scenic Designer
Stereophonic
 
[West End, 2025]
Scenic Designer
Prince F****t
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Scenic Designer
Here We AreHere We Are
 
[West End, 2025]
Set Designer
Costume Designer
The Last Five YearsThe Last Five Years
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Set Designer
Kimberly AkimboKimberly Akimbo
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Scenic Designer
Once Upon A MattressOnce Upon A Mattress
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
StereophonicStereophonic
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
An Enemy of the PeopleAn Enemy of the People
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Costume Design
The NotebookThe Notebook
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
Once Upon a MattressOnce Upon a Mattress
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
StereophonicStereophonic
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Designer
Jaja's African Hair BraidingJaja's African Hair Braiding
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Scenic Designer
Kimberly AkimboKimberly Akimbo
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
Almost FamousAlmost Famous
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Costume Designer
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Design
The MinutesThe Minutes
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
DianaDiana
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Scenic Designer
TUMACHOTUMACHO
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Set Design
ParisParis
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Scenic Designer
Almost FamousAlmost Famous
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Costume Design
DianaDiana
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Scenic Designer
Choir BoyChoir Boy
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic & Costume Designer
Soft PowerSoft Power
 
[Los Angeles, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Torch SongTorch Song
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
The Waverly GalleryThe Waverly Gallery
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
The Boys in the BandThe Boys in the Band
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic & Costume Designer
The AmateursThe Amateurs
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
SpongeBob SquarePantsSpongeBob SquarePants
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic and Costume Designer
The MinutesThe Minutes
 
[Chicago, 2017]
Scenic Designer
The HumansThe Humans
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Scenic Design
Torch SongTorch Song
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
For Peter Pan on her 70th BirthdayFor Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
HamletHamlet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
A Doll's House, Part 2A Doll's House, Part 2
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Costume Designer
Present LaughterPresent Laughter
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
AmelieAmelie
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic and Costume Designer
How to Transcend a Happy MarriageHow to Transcend a Happy Marriage
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
The Outer SpaceThe Outer Space
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic and Costume Designer
AmelieAmelie
 
[Los Angeles, 2016]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
OthelloOthello
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Costume Designer
Fun HomeFun Home
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Twelfth NightTwelfth Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
The Spongebob MusicalThe Spongebob Musical
 
[Chicago, 2016]
Costume Designer
An Act of GodAn Act of God
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Costume Designer
The HumansThe Humans
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
HirHir
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Designer
The HumansThe Humans
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Set Design
AmelieAmelie
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Scenic, Costume Designer
Cymbeline
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Costume Design
An Act of GodAn Act of God
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Costume Design
Airline HighwayAirline Highway
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Costume Design
Fun HomeFun Home
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set and Costume Designer
The Real ThingThe Real Thing
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Set Design
VioletViolet
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Scenic Designer
The Realistic JonesesThe Realistic Joneses
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Scenic Design
RockyRocky
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Costume Designer
Kung FuKung Fu
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Scenic Designer
The MadridThe Madrid
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
PicnicPicnic
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Costumes Designer
The Other PlaceThe Other Place
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Costume Designer
CarrieCarrie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Set Designer
SeminarSeminar
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
Other Desert CitiesOther Desert Cities
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
We Live HereWe Live Here
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
CompletenessCompleteness
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
The Select (The Sun Also Rises)The Select (The Sun Also Rises)
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
A Minister's WifeA Minister's Wife
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad ZooBengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
KinKin
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
Good PeopleGood People
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
Other Desert CitiesOther Desert Cities
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
MiddletownMiddletown
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
The PrideThe Pride
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Costume Designer
Circle Mirror TransformationCircle Mirror Transformation
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Chair
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Back Back BackBack Back Back
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
A Tale of Two CitiesA Tale of Two Cities
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Costume Designer
The Sound and the Fury (April Seventh, 1928)
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
The Four of Us
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Paradise Park
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
XanaduXanadu
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Costume Designer
Horizon
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Costume Designer
The Jew of Malta
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Costume Designer
Faust, Parts I & II
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Assistant Costume Designer
A Tale of Two Cities
 
[Chicago, 2006] Cancelled
Costume Designer
Bach at Leipzig
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
A Soldier's Play
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Costume Designer
Songs From An Unmade Bed
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Costume Designer
White Chocolate
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Costume Designer
String of Pearls
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Costume Designer
Wintertime
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Costume Designer
tick, tick... BOOM!
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Costume Designer
The Dead Eye Boy
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Costume Designer
Saved or Destroyed
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Costume Designer
A Place at the Table
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Costume Designer
Trudy Blue
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Costume Designer
Clean
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Costume Designer
The Joy of Going Somewhere Definite
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Costume Designer

Movies

Straight Time
[ 1978 ] producer
The Long Riders
[ 1980 ] producer
A Small Circle of Friends
[ 1980 ] producer
Tex
[ 1982 ] producer
Impulse
[ 1984 ] producer
Fandango
[ 1985 ] producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play

David Zinn, Stereophonic


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

David Zinn, Stereophonic

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Zinn, Stereophonic

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Costume Design of a Play

David Zinn, An Enemy of the People


winner
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

David Zinn, Stereophonic

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

David Zinn, Jaja's African Hair Braiding

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical

David Zinn, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical)

David Zinn, The Minutes


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Costume Design

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Set Design for a Musical

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Costume Design

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Set Design

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Costume Design of a Musical

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical


winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Costume Design of a Play

David Zinn, A Doll's House, Part 2

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Zinn, The Humans


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

David Zinn, The Humans

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Costume Design of a Play

David Zinn, Airline Highway

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Zinn, Fun Home

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Set Design

David Zinn, The Flick

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Zinn, The Select (The Sun Also Rises)

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Costume Design

David Zinn, Other Desert Cities

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Zinn, The Pride

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Costume Design of a Play

David Zinn, In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Costume Design

David Zinn, In the Next Room

Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production

David ZinnThe Mystery of Irma Vep

The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Zinn, Chair

The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Zinn, The Four of Us

Videos

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News


KIMBERLY AKIMBO Begins Limited Engagement at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Begins Limited Engagement at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

The Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO, is now playing at the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) for a limited engagement through June 22 only. KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the most critically acclaimed musical of its Broadway season and winner of five 2023 Tony Awards.
THE NOTEBOOK Tickets Now on Sale for Playhouse Square Engagement Photo
THE NOTEBOOK Tickets Now on Sale for Playhouse Square Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for performances of The Notebook, a new Broadway musical based on the bestselling Nicholas Sparks novel that inspired the iconic film, coming to Playhouse Square.
The Best Tony Awards Fashions of the 2020s Photo
The Best Tony Awards Fashions of the 2020s
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Let’s take a look back at some of the most unforgettable looks that turned the Tony Awards into a true fashion spectacle. Check out photos of all of our favorite Tony Awards fashions of the 2020s!
Video: First Look at JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: First Look at JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at La Jolla Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has released a clip from its production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, by Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Whitney White, running in the Mandell Weiss Theatre through June 15. Watch the video!
THE LAST FIVE YEARS Enters Final Weeks of Performances on Broadway Photo
THE LAST FIVE YEARS Enters Final Weeks of Performances on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025

The first ever Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS, will play its final performance of the strictly limited engagement, starring Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren in June. Learn more!
Exclusive: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Reflect on Artistic Risks and Social Media Photo
Exclusive: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Reflect on Artistic Risks and Social Media Pressures
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025

Amid their run in the Broadway production of The Last Five Years, Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren recently shared some of their personal experiences as evolving artists working in the fields of performing and songwriting.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at National Theatre Photo
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at National Theatre
by Elliot Lanes - May 22, 2025

DC theatre audiences are blessed because besides there being a huge wealth of local theatres, there are also places like the historic National Theatre that bring us national tours direct from Broadway. It’s current attraction is one of the best tours I’ve seen in a very long time.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS Adds Performance With Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas Photo
THE LAST FIVE YEARS Adds Performance With Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2025

An additional performance of THE LAST FIVE YEARS has been added for the standbys Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas to step into the roles of Jamie and Cathy. Learn more here!
Video: Nick Jonas Shares the Biggest Difference Between Touring and Broadway Photo
Video: Nick Jonas Shares the Biggest Difference Between Touring and Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025

In a new interview with CBS, Nick Jonas sits down for an in-depth conversation about his return to Broadway in The Last Five Years, his work with the Jonas Brothers, and more. Watch it now!
Video: How Nick Jonas Learned 'The Schmuel Song' From THE LAST FIVE YEARS Photo
Video: How Nick Jonas Learned 'The Schmuel Song' From THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025

Nick Jonas, currently on Broadway in The Last Five Years, recently visited Live with Kelly and Mark to discuss his role in the Jason Robert Brown musical and how he learned one particularly long number. Watch the conversation now!
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Sondheim's Final Work, HERE WE ARE? Photo
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Sondheim's Final Work, HERE WE ARE?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 9, 2025

Stephen Sondheim’s final work, Here We Are, is directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello with book by Tony Award-nominee David Ives. It is now open at the National Theatre with an all-star cast including Jane Krakowski and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. So what did the critics think?
Review: HERE WE ARE, National Theatre Photo
Review: HERE WE ARE, National Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - May 9, 2025

Other eat-the-rich satires that have sharper teeth and larger appetites.
Photos: Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Makes UK Premiere Photo
Photos: Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Makes UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

The National Theatre has released all new photos from the UK premiere of Here We Are, the final musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Check out the photos here!
Video: Inside London's HERE WE ARE Sitzprobe With Jane Krakowski & More Photo
Video: Inside London's HERE WE ARE Sitzprobe With Jane Krakowski & More
by Michael Major - May 7, 2025

The National Theatre has shared a look inside their recent sitzprobe for Here We Are, featuring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, and more! See the video now!
New Musical From Rachel Chavkin & The Bengsons, and More Joins New York Theatre Works Photo
New Musical From Rachel Chavkin & The Bengsons, and More Joins New York Theatre Workshop 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced its 2025/26 Season featuring three world premiere productions and a fourth offering for Spring 2026 that has yet to be announced.
Cast and Creative Team Set for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, by Jocelyn Bioh. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center Photo
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Apr 30, 2025

Based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2001 stage play of the same name, Kimberly Akimbo follows a bright and funny teenage girl from New Jersey who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. However, her aging disease may be the least of her problems. Forced to maneuver family secrets, borderline personalities, and possible felony charges, Kim is determined to find happiness in a world where not even time is on her side.
National Theatre Cancels First Two Previews of HERE WE ARE Photo
National Theatre Cancels First Two Previews of HERE WE ARE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

The National Theatre in London has cancelled the first two preview performances of Stephen Sondheim's Here We Are. The theatre's website notes the cancellation but no reason is cited.
Video: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Reveal Their Favorite Moments in THE LAST FIVE Photo
Video: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Reveal Their Favorite Moments in THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025

The Last Five Years stars Nick Jonas and Tony Award-winner Adrienne Warren stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show to talk about the demands of doing 8 shows a week, wardrobe malfunctions, and more. Watch the interview!
Video: Adrienne Warren Performs ‘I Can Do Better Than That’ From THE LAST FIVE YE Photo
Video: Adrienne Warren Performs ‘I Can Do Better Than That’ From THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025

On Thursday morning, Adrienne Warren took the stage on the TODAY Show to perform 'I Can Do Better Than That,' from The Last Five Years. Watch her performance now!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Zinn been nominated for?

Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Stereophonic, Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Stereophonic, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Stereophonic, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for An Enemy of the People, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Stereophonic, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Minutes, Best Costume Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Set Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Humans, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Airline Highway, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Flick, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Select (The Sun Also Rises), Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Other Desert Cities, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Pride, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for In the Next Room (or the vibrator play), Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Next Room, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep , Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Chair and Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Four of Us.

What awards has David Zinn won?

David Zinn has won Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Stereophonic, Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Stereophonic, and Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Stereophonic. He also received Best Costume Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Set Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, and Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for The Humans.

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