Sound: A Reader in Theatre Practice (Readings in Theatre Practice) - Softcover

Brown, Ross

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0230551882 ISBN 13: 9780230551886

Publisher: Palgrave, 2009

Synopsis

Brown explores relationships between sound and theatre, focusing on sound's interdependence and interaction with human performance and drama. Suggesting different ways in which sound may be interpreted to create meaning, it includes key writings on sound design, as well as perspectives from beyond the discipline.

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Review:

'Ross Brown approaches 'a reader' in a refreshing and engaging way - he provides a compelling narrative and argument, interspersing and amplifying them with extracts from aa range of key texts.' - Norie Neumark, Senses & Society
 
'There is no other book that considers equally and inseparably the theory, philosophy and practice of stage sound. A rigorously controlled piece of research of great originality and of terrific significance to the discipline.' - Chris Baugh, Professor of Performance and Technology, University of Leeds, UK

'A valuable assemblage of historical perspectives and current issues in Sound Design and perception....provocative in many ways.' - David Budries, Freelance Sound Designer; Professor of Sound Design, Yale University, USA

Book Description:

The first book to provide an overview of how sound is used to create meaning and atmosphere in the theatre, drawing on a unique collection of newly commissioned and rare readings

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0230551882
• ISBN 13: 9780230551886
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 248