Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This soundscape was created to invent new ways to build the connection between a performance and an audience. The original recording of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is from the Cork Shakespearean Company (2012), which is a group of volunteers who bring the works of Shakespeare to life. This soundscape was created from that recording using Davinci Resolve software. This uniquely tailored soundscape establishes the natural setting of the scene with nature sounds and bird calls. To demonstrate the tricky and lighthearted characteristics of Shakespeare’s fairies, bells and chimes can be heard occasionally. The audio also applies a musical quartet as a theatrical audio cue to signify the transition of one scene to the next. With the inclusion of soundscapes, live performances are enhanced and create a deeper connection for the audience. I am a student studying English with a minor in communications. Most of my work focuses on how certain materials are embraced by their audience, and how to strengthen that connection. I am passionate about thematic storytelling, and I strive to find new ways of engaging with audiences in all mediums.
Author: Carter, Ashton
Institution: University of North Florida
Language: English
Topic: Sound Studies and Aurality
Subfield: Cultural Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225845816
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