Job Description: Sound Supervisor

The Sound Supervisor is the person who over- sees the Sound Effects, both live and recorded, of the production.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Because we rent the Mishler sound system, we must have a technician approved by BCAF do the set up and execution of sound. To facilitate this we contract Brian McConnell of Freelance Audio for these duties for the entire season. This does not mean Brian is responsible for obtaining and recording sound effects, although often he is willing to do so if contacted well in advance.
Dave Villani at Data Music Services works with ACT on a trade basis to assist with preparation of sound effects.

Determine with Director the type and number of Sound Effects required for the production.
Confirm with Production Manager that the Sound budget allotted for the show is sufficient to meet its needs.
Determine with Director and Stage Manager when Sound Effects will be required.
Determine the best means of producing the necessary sound effects: live, cassette, CD etc.
Gather and produce necessary sound effects and prepare them for final technical rehearsals. If possible, prepare a rehearsal cassette or CD for the stage manager to use prior to then.
Determine with Director and Stage Manager the exact cues for when the Sound Effects will take place and prepare a prompt book or cue sheets for the sound board operator.
Make sure Stage Manager has all cues marked in the production prompt book. Determine with Stage Manager and Brian McConnell whether he will cue his own effects or take cues from the SM.
Coordinate with Brian McConnell and Stage Manager to incorporate the sound cues into the rehearsals and performance.

Oversee the strike of all sound effects.
Complete production report and return to Production Manager with receipts attached as appropriate.
Submit necessary forms for reimbursement of expenditures, with receipts attached as appropriate.