Sound and music for the theatre : the art and technique of design /
Deene Kaye, James LeBrecht ; [with contributing writer David Budries].
- Fourth edition.
- New York : Routledge, c2016
- xxx, 396 pages : 23 cm.
Includes index.
The evolution of sound design -- The foundation of sound design -- Developing the concept and design -- Research, resources, and selection -- The sound plot, magic sheets, and other paperwork -- Working with the theatre company -- Preparing to build the cues -- Building the show -- Rehearsals -- Running the show -- Approaches and techniques.
"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."--Publisher's description.