Sound Designer, Middle School Play
Summary
Part-time sound designer for Key School's Middle School Play (March–June 2027): designs and mixes the show's audio, sets up speakers, mics, and the mixing console, operates sound playback, and trains student sound operators.
Position Title: Sound Designer, Middle School Play
Position Type: Part-Time, Exempt, 2026-2027 School Year
Reports To: Theater Director: Key School
Effective Dates: March 1, 2027 – June 1, 2027
Position Purpose
The Sound Designer is responsible for creating, implementing, and managing all sound elements for the Middle School Play Production. This is a creative and technical role focused on amplifying, mixing, and designing the auditory landscape of the show.
Responsibilities:
The Sound Designer is responsible for creating, implementing, and managing all sound elements for specific theatrical productions. This is a creative and technical role focused on amplifying, mixing, and designing the auditory landscape of the show.
- Aural Design: Collaborate with the Director and student sound designer to develop a comprehensive sound design for the production, including music, sound effects, and ambient sounds.
- System Setup: Design and implement the speaker layout, microphone placement, and mixing console setup for the performance space.
- Acoustic Management: Ensure optimal sound quality, volume, and clarity for dialogue, and sound effects.
- Equipment Operation:
- Sound: Program and operate the mixing board and sound playback systems during all technical rehearsals and performances, able to troubleshoot.
- Mic Management and Acquisition: Manage and maintain the floor microphone inventory and/or wireless microphone inventory if applicable (including batteries, frequency coordination, and costume integration) for all performers. Train students to maintain equipment and make recommendations on storage.
- Student Supervision: Train and supervise student operators running the sound board during performances.