Theatre

Associate Sound Designer

General Description:

The Associate Sound Designer works closely with the director and undertakes much of the work of finding music and sound effects dictated by the director, maintains the paperwork, and assists the Director in cuing the show. The Associate Sound Designer provides the Sound Engineer/UGA with the raw music and effects and should assist that person in loading sound into the sound computer and writing the cues. Finally the Associate Sound Designer will work with the Sound Board Operator providing instruction, and assistance in making changes to the cues during rehearsal.

Pre-Technical Rehearsal Duties

Attend Production Meetings
Work with Director (starting early in the process)
To identify necessary cues
To secure sound to satisfy necessary cues
This will involve research in sound libraries, online sources, and perhaps purchasing of suitable music
Work with Sound UGA/ Sound Engineer
To familiarize yourself with the equipment

Computer
Operation
Software including: Audio Grabber, Cool Edit Pro and SFX
Mixer
Audio Patch Bay
Amplifiers

To assist you in the securing of necessary cues
To provide engineer with cue lists and necessary cues so that they may be recorded into the sound computer show files
Attend Company Meeting(s.) (see schedule for dates and times)
Attend Company Run Through. ( see schedule for dates and times)
Attend Work-Call:

Normally assist in recording, writing Sound Cues
Normally assist in setting up peripheral audio equipment including Speakers, Microphones, and Cable.

During Technical Rehearsals and Dress Rehearsals

Attend all Technical & Dress Rehearsals at assigned call times. (see tech schedule for dates and times)

Bring:
Writing material & implements
Current updated Cue Sheets

Run Sound Check
Trouble-shoot Sound Patch, software and other sound hardware problems discovered during sound check.
Listen to sound during Rehearsal and recommend adjustments in volume & cuing to the Director and assist Sound Board Operator in making changes
Make updates to the Show, Cues & Effects and Cue Sheet immediately prior to, during, and immediately following Tech & Dress Rehearsals.
Be prepared to assist Sound Board Operator in changing the Show, Cues & Patch during and between Tech & Dress Rehearsals.
Make sure Sound Board Operator performs Backups and Archival copies of sound files, Wave Files, Cue Files and Effects Files.

During Productions

Attend all Performances at assigned call times. (see tech schedule for dates and times)

Bring:
Fair copy of all updated Cue Sheets (these should remain in booth after dress rehearsals begin)
Small Flashlight
Wear Blacks

Turn on Sound Computer, Mixer, Amplifiers, Backstage Monitor Amplifier, and Intercom Amplifiers and any necessary peripheral equipment.
Run or participate in Sound & Equipment Check
Report completing of Sound & Equipment Check to & provide Stage Manager with the Sound Check Report immediately following completion.
Perform all duties as assigned and as recorded
Take Cues from the Stage Manager during run of show
Power down the Sound Computer, Mixer, Amplifiers, Backstage Monitor Amplifier, and Intercom Amplifiers and any necessary peripheral equipment once the audience has left the Auditorium

Strike

Attend Strike (see tech schedule for dates and times)
Normally assist in Striking peripheral audio equipment including Speakers, Microphones, and Cable.
Normally assist in Striking up Intercom equipment including : Amplifiers, Headsets, Remote Stations, and Beltpacks.
Turn fair copies of Cue Sheets in to Stage Manager

 
Last Updated: 10/31/08