Sound and Music for the Theatre: The Art and Technique of Design - Softcover

Kaye, Deena; LeBrecht, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 024080371X ISBN 13: 9780240803715

Publisher: Focal Press, 1999

Synopsis

This is the only comprehensive text that discusses the aesthetics of sound design for the stage. It is a practical and comprehensive guide to the field of sound design, covering the designer's relationships within the theatre community and detailing the process of sound design. The focus is on design approaches and techniques, rather than equipment operation.


For every phase of theatrical production, Sound and Music for the Theatre traces the entire process of sound design from initial concept through finished plan. The book discusses the early evolution of a sound design that supports the play. It discusses how to research sources for music and effects, devise a sound plot, and negotiate in a contract. It explains how to plan the gathering and construction of the sound design elements; how the designer operates in a rehearsal; and how to set up and train an operator to run sound equipment for a theatrical production. The instructive information is interspersed with "war stories" describing real-life problems and solutions that sound designers or composers will be able to apply in similar situations that they may encounter. Also included are two highly informative roundtable discussions with well-respected directors, playwrights, composers and sound designers focusing on sound in the theatre.

About this title

About the Author

Deena Kaye is a private audition and vocal coach and an independent sound designer

James LeBrecht is President of Berkeley Sound Artists

Edition details

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 024080371X
• ISBN 13: 9780240803715
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 268