Hofstra Drama 20 – Sound for the Theatre

1 – 5/2/14, Spiegel Theatre, 1:19 AM

2 – Identify and list the sounds farthest away from you.

• The stroke of a paintbrush against a fresh piece of luan
• The squeak of a seat as someone stands up

3 – Identify and list the sounds at a medium range from you.

• someone crunching on a late night snack
• The whirr of a drill as someone puts in a screw
• The bang of a piece of wood falling

4 – Identify and list the sounds closest to you.

• The blast of music from the speakers in my ear
• The clicking of the keys on my keyboard

5 – Describe the general sound level and amount of sound activity.

• Considering it is almost 1:30 in the morning, there is a lot of sound going on as we struggle to finish our set. The activity is high, and there are a lot of varied sounds going on. The level is also high, as power tools permeate the room.

6 – Assign a one word description to the “sound environment”.

• Frantic

7 – Select and list 3 sounds which are essential to the sound environment.

• the drill whirring
• the paintbrush stroking
• the banging wood