Brigadoon

ORGANIZATION

Friendswood HS Theatre

DIRECTOR

Katherine Powdrell

POSITION

Head of Sound / A1

GRADE LEVEL

Sophomore

DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

  • Operated soundboard during performances, mixing live microphones and playback cues.

  • Managed mic swaps and troubleshooting for wireless equipment during shows.

  • Ensured proper microphone placement and signal flow for all cast members.

  • Communicated with stage management to respond to real-time sound adjustments.

  • Conducted sound checks before each performance to maintain sound quality and balance.

  • Designed soundscapes to enhance mood, time period, and emotional tone.

  • Created and edited sound effects, ambient tracks, and transitional audio.


Key Achievements:

  • Successfully performed eight shows without any failures.

  • Managed 16 microphone packs throughout the course of the show.

  • Mixed all vocals to achieve the best possible quality.


Equipment Used/Files Created:

  • SoundCraft GB40 Mixing Console

  • QLab

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