Kaye, Deena Sound and Music for the Theatre (1138023434)

<P>Covering every phase of a theatrical production, this fourth edition of <I>Sound and Music for the Theatre</I> traces the process of sound design from initial concept through implementation in actual performances. </P><P>The book discusses the early evolution of sound design and how it supports the play, from researching sources for music and effects, to negotiating a contract. It shows you how to organize the construction of the sound design elements, how the designer functions in a rehearsal, and how to set up and train an operator to run sound equipment. This instructive information is interspersed with ''war stores'' describing real-life problems with solutions that you can apply in your own work, whether you''re a sound designer, composer, or sound operator.</P>