Sound Design for the Theatre
Sound Design for the Theatre
Sound Design for the Theatre
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Functions of <strong>Sound</strong> in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong><br />
o Functions and Conventions of <strong>Sound</strong><br />
1. Acoustic – ability to hear <strong>the</strong> actor<br />
2. Rein<strong>for</strong>cement – amplify <strong>the</strong> actor, singer, orchestra <strong>for</strong> audibility<br />
3. Atmosphere – or ambience, creates mood or aural environment<br />
4. Framing – Preshow, Intermission and Curtain Call effects and music,<br />
can establish time period, location, mood and style<br />
5. Transition – Bridge scenes, suggest changes of time or location<br />
6. Underscore – rein<strong>for</strong>ces psychological content of moments, not<br />
‘heard’ by <strong>the</strong> actors, may function as a leitmotif or <strong>the</strong>me<br />
7. Spot Effects – momentary sounds to highlight a specific moment,<br />
can be practical (phones, thunderclaps) or stylistic<br />
8. Featured Music – program music in an opera or musical or music<br />
required by <strong>the</strong> script, may follow any of <strong>the</strong> above conventions<br />
9. Voice Over – recorded speech, represents thoughts or presents info
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