the sound for theatre community

About

Training Plus offers a range of sound training courses for the theatrical performance industry.

Uniquely we are committed within the programme to further advance past students careers and knowledge with networking events and exclusive beneficial tools all included as part of any course.

We are the sound for theatre community.

Training Plus is part of the Orbital Sound group of companies. For over 30 years we have been the leading creative, technical & logistical force that works with the public, producers & fellow creatives to stage the best possible entertainment for the audience. Our operations serve the North American, European and Far Eastern markets.

Courses

Mixing for Musicals

Mixing for Musicals is far, far more than just another "this is how a mixing desk works" workshop - Mixing for Musicals participants are taken through every stage of the process from the rehearsal room to setting up a desk in its base state.

Theatre training course | Sound engineering course | Acoustics course | Audio engineering | Sound design course | Production engineering | Loudspeakers | Radio microphones | D&b audiotecknik | Nexo | Sennheiser

Sound Fundamentals

Sound Fundamentals for Theatre has become the industry's de facto theatre sound training programme, helping to prepare technical theatre engineers and theatre sound students for careers in live entertainment.

DPA microphones | Lapel microphone | Jaw microphone | Concealed microphone | RF technology | Radio microphone licensing | Microphone fitting techniques

Micing the Actor

Whether for musical theatre or vocal reinforcement, on plays miniature microphones are now commonplace across all theatrical genres. The team of sound engineers backstage are as crucial to the smooth running of a production as the FOH engineer.

Click track course | Sound effect programming | Script theatre sound

Fringe Fundamentals for Sound

This bespoke training event is designed specifically for fringe theatre. At the end of the 2 days you will be equipped with the skills and confidence to begin your role in Edinburgh this year and then continue to develop your career into the wider live sound industry.

Sound system elements and setup | Show comms communication | Clear-Com | Qlab | Nemesis-Research

Sound for Stage Management

This course is tailored for Stage Management of all levels, touching upon the basic elements of theatre sound that may be required in their current or future job roles. "Sound For Stage Managers" covers the fundamentals of how audio systems work, midi sound effects show control, an understanding of Qlab show audio programming, radio microphone and basic comms equipment techniques.

Mixing for Panto and the
Festive Season

Mixing for Panto and the Festive Season is far, far more than just another "this is how a mixing desk works" workshop - Mixing for the Panto's participant's are taken through every stage of the process from the rehearsal room to setting up a desk in its base state, including the theory, introduction to why both line-by-line and vocally advanced mixing is so important, and what happens when you don't do it..

Custom audio courses | Tailor made sound education | Theatre sound short courses | Technical theatre | How do I get a job in theatre audio | Learn about musical theatre sound | How to mix a musical

Bespoke

Unlock the full potential of your theatre productions with our specialised sound training programs tailored to meet the unique needs of your team and students alike.