1st Edition

Create Meaning with Sound Sound Design Theory for Live Theatre

By Tony Angelini Copyright 2027
226 Pages 19 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

226 Pages 19 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

226 Pages 19 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Create Meaning with Sound: Sound Design Theory for Live Theatre offers an artistic framework that connects philosophy, perception, and storytelling to the practice of theatrical sound design, mapping out a theory of sound design for the performing arts. Drawing from history – from the amphitheaters of ancient Greece to the modern digitally-networked stage – the book traces how humans have... Read more

Part 1: Sound Design Theory  1. A Common Language  2. Foundational Concepts in Sound Design Theory  3. Intentions and Choices  4. From Sound to Meaning  5. Sound And Noise  6. The Sound Designer’s Toolbox  7. The Sound Designer’s Technique  8. The Sound Designer’s Process  Part 2: A Brief History of Sound Design  9. Early and Late Classical Period: The Greeks and the Romans  10. The Middle Ages  11. The Renaissance – Transitioning to the Modern Theatre  12. The Italian Renaissance – The Birth of Opera  13. The Rise of American Theatre

Biography

Tony Angelini is a sound designer, author, podcaster, and creativity coach. With more than 25 years of experience in live theatre and over 300 productions to his credit both in the USA and internationally, he brings an artistic and human-centered approach to sound and storytelling. His work explores the intersection of creativity, technology, and the performing arts. He has composed two albums (Breathing Deeply and Bold Girls) and a book of poetry (Walking the Creeper), and he has contributed articles to Pro Audio Review Magazine.