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