Emphasising the artistry behind the decisions made by theatrical sound designers, this guide is for anyone seeking to understand the nature of sound and how to apply it to the stage. Through tried-and-tested advice and lessons in practical application, The Art of Theatrical Sound Design allows developing artists to apply psychology, physiology, sociology, anthropology and all aspects of sound phenomenology to theatrical sound design. Structured in three parts, the book explores, theoretically, how human beings perceive the vibration of sound; offers exercises to develop support for storytelling by creating an emotional journey for the audience; considers how to collaborate and communicate as a theatre artist; and discusses how to create a cohesive sound design for the stage.
Contents Introduction Who am I? Why life choices matter How this book can help you PART ONE THEORETIC FOUNDATION Sound and Human Perception Humans as artists Aesthetic response Mind-body connection Biology, physics, and psychology Perception Describing sound Describing music Theatre artists The Art of Spatial Design Space and place Four aspects to auditory spatial awareness The architects Auditory subcultures Cultural value of acoustic context Nature of cultural silence Aural texture Soundmarks Subspaces The theater space Practical application Temporal and spatial spreading Reverberation Part 1 Exercises PART TWO CONTEXTUAL APPLICATION AND EXERCISES Exercises to Develop Artistic Sound Design Skills Moving forward Themes Repetition Punctuation Dynamics Ambience Drones Time Concrete vs. abstract History Exercises Using Tools Music in the 1600s Music in the 1700s Music in the 1800s Music 1900-1920 Music 1920-1940 Music 1940-1960 Music 1960-1980 Music 1980-2000 Music 2000-2010 PART THREE THE COLLABORATIVE PROCESS Applying Tools and Artistic Collaboration Working with text Theatrical application Collaborative Process of a Sound Designer Intellectual interpretation Design and production meetings Rehearsals Quiet time and level set The first moment sound is heard Tech Objective and subjective listening Previews Ownership Cohesion, Convention, and Implementation in Tech Cohesion Convention Cohesion in the tech process Cohesion with voice and movement Cohesion with your collaborators Communication for the Artistic Process Group dynamics Behavior and attitude Motivation and self-empowerment = Assertiveness Self-awareness skills Self-talk Taking self-responsibility Feedback The digital age-the first introduction Communication in the digital age-email etiquette Interpreting visual representation Cooperation vs. collaboration Communication Conclusion Bibliography Glossary
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