The Art of Theatrical Sound Design: A Practical Guide

The Art of Theatrical Sound Design is a textbook which emphasizes the artistry of the 'why' behind the decisions made by theatrical sound designers, as well as practical advice on how to achieve that artistry through the understanding of evolutionary and associational response.

The book is structured into three parts: Part 1 theoretically explores how human beings perceive the vibration of sound; Part 2 contains exercises to develop support for storytelling by creating an emotional jourbaney for the audience; and, Part 3 delves into how to collaborate and communicate as a theatre artist, as well as a practical look at how to create a cohesive design.

Permeated throughout with theatrical application, and terminology developed at DePaul University - in which action words and adjectives are used to describe specific sound - The Art of Theatrical Sound Design is a key textbook for anyone seeking to understand the nature of sound and how to apply it on stage. The aim is to develop well-rounded artists that are able to apply psychology, physiology, sociology, anthropology, and all aspects of sound phenomenology to theatrical sound design.