Hofstra Drama 20 – Sound for the Theatre

Posts Tagged ‘counting’

April 20th, 2024 |

04/20/2024 – 3:38pm – The Playhouse.
Sounds farthest away from me: dancers/crew members whispering to each other, crew members talking/responding in the distance, somebody coughing.
Sounds at medium range: the choreographer giving directions/counting followed by the dancers moving around on stage.
Sounds closest to me: typing on my computer, a dancer wrapping their ankle in tape next to me, the crew members near me occasionally adjusting themselves or moving items, a constant faint buzzing.
The general sound level is subdued but passionate. The amount of sound activity is very particular and arranged.
Description word: precise.
Essential sounds: counting/directing, stage movement, hushed whispers/humming.

March 5th, 2024 |

03/05/2024 – 9:09pm – Calkins Dance Studio.
Sounds farthest away from me: the wind outside of an open window, the buzz of the overhead lighting, the occasional sink/toilet outside of the room.
Sounds at medium range: the door occasionally opening and closing, quiet side conversations, the occasional bang of a foot or a phone, people sniffling/moving around.
Sounds closest to me: contemporary music playing, my fingers tapping on my phone, the occasional buzz of my phone, the choreographers teaching/counting to the music.
The general sound level is a little above average at most times, but back to average/quiet when the music/dancing is paused. The amount of sound activity is mostly sporadic, but constant and usually unchanging when the music/dancing is happening.
Description word: active.
Essential sounds: movement, counting, and contemporary music.