Question 1

I am about to leave secondary school and want to learn about theatre sound

Accepted Answer

> Micing the Actor - that can lead to your first job
> Fringe Fundamentals for Sound - once you are 18 there are great opportunities at well-known theatre festivals

Question 2

When I leave university I want to work in live sound

Accepted Answer

> Mixing for Musicals - this course will help you whatever level you are at
> Micing the Actor -  this course will help you whatever level you are at
> Fringe Fundamentals for Sound -  this course will help you whatever level you are at
> Mixing for Panto and The Festive Season -  this course will help you whatever level you are at
> Sound Fundamentals for Theatre - this three day course covers a very wide variety of subjects building confidence and skills all round

Question 3

How do I get my first job?

Accepted Answer

> Micing the Actor - learn the craft from backstage first, always a great step
> Fringe Fundamentals for Sound - every year there are great opportunities at well-known theatre festivals
> Mixing for Panto and The Festive Season - every year there are great opportunities at Christmas for folks at all levels
> Sound Fundamentals for Theatre - folks who have attended this course are well prepared for their first sound job in theatre

Question 4

I’m about to work at a theatre festival - it would be great to come up to speed

Accepted Answer

> Fringe Fundamentals for Sound - that’s exactly what this course is for
> Sound Fundamentals for Theatre - goes into considerable detail as it's a three day course

Question 5

How do I get a job on a local pantomime this Christmas?

Accepted Answer

> Micing the Actor -  most sizeable shows have a sound team of two. Start with the mixing and work your way up
> Mixing for Panto and The Festive Season - this course is tailored to the demands of a busy Christmas show
> Sound Fundamentals for Theatre - folks who have attended this course leave very well prepared for a local pantomime

Question 6

I’ve not worked in theatre (sound) before but I would like a first job to climb the ladder

Accepted Answer

> Micing the Actor - a great place to start is backstage, learning the radio mic technology and supporting the folks upfront doing the mixing
> Fringe Fundamentals for Sound - on this course we cover a wide range of subjects and prepare folks for their Live Sound outing
> Sound Fundamentals for Theatre - we have a wide variety of attendees on this course and of all ages and skills. The course is held in high regard by employers

Question 7

I want to work in London’s West End mixing shows. What can help me get there?

Accepted Answer

> Mixing for Musicals - we also take students for a back stage your of a major musical during this course.
> Sound Fundamentals for Theatre - over the three days this course will give you the transfer skills required

Question 8

I’m a venue technician and want to enhance my skills

Accepted Answer

> Mixing For Musicals - we have a wide range of students on this course and there is always something for everyone to learn
> Sound Fundamentals for Theatre - we have lots of applicants from venues who want enhance their overall knowledge and learn a broader understanding of sound skills

Question 9

I know a lot about sound from a recording background - how do I make the break into Live?

Accepted Answer

> Mixing for Musicals - we have a wide range of students and abilities on this course
> Mixing for Panto and The Festive Season - is specifically targeted at helping obtain Christmas employment

Question 10

How do I learn a lot in a short space of time?

Accepted Answer

> Any of our courses - that’s what we specialise in!

Question 11

I’ve done plenty of online tutorials and manufacturers demo days, but none of it taught me how to mix or anything really practical

Accepted Answer

> We sympathise - any of or courses will address that

Question 12

I work in stage management, but am increasingly aware that can involve sound duties, so I want to get ahead on that front and improve my employment opportunities

Accepted Answer

>Sound for Stage Management - this course will put you ahead of the game