Productions

MainStage Production Manual: Student Responsibilities

Sound

Design Execution/Paperwork:
Failure to complete cues or to submit a complete set of paperwork by due dates may have a negative impact on the grade in the 401 or 498 course.

1. Provide sound plot to Master Electrician. Plot to include:
   1. Sound plot drafted with scene plan on the drawing.
   2. Include speaker locations and equipment being used for playback.
   3. Cue list, recording schedule, and cue sheet paperwork.
2. Get budget from Production Manager. Develop list of anticipated expenses for all rentals, source material, and other expendables.
3. Sound script with cues noted given to Stage Manager at Paper Tech.
4. Recording schedule back-timed from first Tech rehearsal for completion of all recording and editing of cues.
5. Materials for Tech rehearsal process:
   1. Copies of cue sheets
   2. Script
6. Maintain accurate paperwork for production maintenance. Final accurate paperwork, or updates of paperwork, is to be given to the Master Electrician and Stage Manager at the Final Dress.
   
   Sound Duties:
   
   
7. Coordinate audio load-in schedule with Master Electrician(s) for the School of Theatre and Film and the production.
8. Determine needs for sound equipment. Lay out design on ground plan. Decisions must be made with consideration of scenic and lighting designs and props design (practical sound equipment); therefore, check with those affected by your decisions.
9. Determine with the Director and advisor who will acquire which cues to record from a list of cues provided by the Director. The list may be a simple recording of various effects. Think of this assignment as a design position and provide active input. You and the Director may decide that cues need to be constructed.
10. Prepare all live sound effects and place in pre-arranged area. Have the Director listen to all sound cues prepared before Tech/Dress.
11. Work on design through Tech/Dress rehearsal process to improve levels and timing of cues, taking notes on all audio issues. All source material or mechanical issues are to be dealt with during work calls outside the Tech/Dress rehearsals.
12. Collaborate as needed with composer (if applicable).