Sound and Music for the Theatre

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.

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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