Hofstra Drama 20 – Sound for the Theatre

1- 02/17/2013-9:52 AM- On the Bolt Bus from NYC to Boston.

2- Sounds farthest away: Whizzing of cars passing by outside.

3- Sounds at a medium range: Light rattling of the bus, sounds like a baby’s toy. Very light whisper of women’s voices, one woman’s pronunciation of s’s is very predominant.

4- Sounds closest: Constant low hum of the bus, sounds like a propeller at times beating at a 2/4 rhythm. Soft rustling when my head moves to get comfortable in the seat. It is so calm I can hear myself inhale and exhale.

5- General sound level and amount of sound activity: Sound level is very low and sound activity is calm and tranquil. There are maybe about five people on the bus and it is an easy early morning.

6- One word description to the “sound environment”: Soothing.

7- 3 sounds which are essential to the sound environment.: Constant low hum of the bus, light whisper of women’s voices, inhalations and exhalations.