Practical Technical Theatre

Audio for Theatre (2nd Edition)

Lessons (29)

1 Lesson 1: Overview/How a Sound System Works/What is Sound

2 Lesson 2: Components of a Sound System in a Professional Theatre/Crew Responsibilities/Destinations

3 Lesson 3: Audio Path & Microphones

4 Lesson 4: Microphones Part 2

5 Lesson 5: Test Day

6 Lesson 6: The Journey

7 Lesson 7: The Journey Continues

8 Lesson 8: Signal Processing and Outboard Gear

9 Lesson 9: Playing Digital Mixing Consoles (DMCs): Advantages and Disadvantages

10 Lesson 10: Operating the DMC

11 Lesson 11: Test Day

12 Lesson 12: Troubleshooting

13 Lesson 13: Audio for Theatre

14 Lesson 14: Test Day

Standards Addressed

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Proficient

TH:Cr1.1.HSI.b Explore the impact of technology on design choices in a drama/theatre work.

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Accomplished

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Cr2.1.HSI.b Investigate the collaborative nature of the actor, director, playwright, and designers and explore their interdependent roles in a drama/theatre work.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Pr5.1.HSI.b Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Cr2.1.HSII.b Cooperate as a creative team to make interpretive choices for a drama/theatre work.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Pr5.1.HSII.b Apply technical elements and research to create a design that communicates the concept of a drama/theatre production.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Advanced

TH:Pr5.1.HSIII.b Explain and justify the selection of technical elements used to build a design that communicates the concept of a drama/theatre production.

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Cr3.1.HSI.c Refine technical design choices to support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/ theatre work.

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Re9.1.HSI.b Consider the aesthetics of the production elements in a drama/theatre work.

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Cr3.1.HSII.c Re-imagine and revise technical design choices during the course of a rehearsal process to enhance the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Advanced

TH:Cr3.1.HSIII.c Apply a high level of technical proficiencies to the rehearsal process to support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.