Sound and Music for the Theatre

The Art & Technique of Design
4. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-138-02343-7
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 428 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 616 g

Covering every phase of a theatrical production, this fourth edition of Sound and Music for the Theatre traces the process of sound design from initial concept through implementation in actual performances.

The book discusses the early evolution of sound design and how it supports the play, from researching sources for music and effects, to negotiating a contract. It shows you how to organize the construction of the sound design elements, how the designer functions in a rehearsal, and how to set up and train an operator to run sound equipment. This instructive information is interspersed with ‘war stores’ describing real-life problems with solutions that you can apply in your own work, whether you’re a sound designer, composer, or sound operator.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kaye, Deena

Lebrecht, James

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents

Foreword by Peter Sellars

Preface to the First Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the Third Edition

Preface to the Fourth Edition

Introduction to the First and Second Edition by Richard Peaslee

Introduction to the Third Edition by Mark Lamos

Introduction to the Fourth Edition by Oskar Eustis

Acknowledgments

The Art of Looking with the Ear by Tazewell Thompson

1. The Evolution of Sound Design

2. The Foundation of Sound Design

3. Developing the Concept and Design

4. Research, Resources, and Selection

5. The Sound Plot Magic Sheets and Other Paperwork

6. Working with the Theatre Company

7. Preparing to Build the Cues

8. Building the Show

9. Rehearsals

10. Running the Show

11. Approaches and Techniques

Feedback: A Directors’ and Playwrights’ Forum

More Feedback: A Sound Designers’ and Composers’ Forum

No More Feedback: A Sound Reinforcement Forum

Sound Off: A Sound Operators’ and Stage Managers’ Forum

Appendix: Sounds Procedures Checklist

Glossary

Index

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Über Autor(innen)

Deena Kaye has composed, designed sound and directed music for more than 200 productions at theatres nationally and internationally, including The Public Theater and the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. She has lectured and been a guest artist at numerous universities around the country and is an audition, vocal and dialect coach in New York City.

James LeBrecht is the president of Berkeley Sound Artists and has served as the resident sound designer at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. His more than 100 sound designs have been heard at dozens of theatres throughout the world.