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|'''Director''' <div style="text-align: centre;"> Ramesh Meyyappan </div>
|'''Director''' <div style="text-align: centre;"> Ramesh Meyyappan </div>
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|'''Sound Designer''' <div style="text-align: centre;"> [[Text]] </div>
|'''Sound Designer & Co-Composer''' <div style="text-align: centre;"> Kevin Murray </div>
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|'''Musical Director & Co-Composer''' <div style="text-align: centre;"> Tom Bolam </div>
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|'''Assistant Musical Director''' <div style="text-align: centre;"> Emily Paterson </div>
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|'''Production Sound Engineer'''  <div style="text-align: centre;"> [[Neal Clark]] </div>
|'''Production Sound Engineer'''  <div style="text-align: centre;"> [[Neal Clark]] </div>
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|'''Sound Board Operator'''  <div style="text-align: centre;"> [[Cameron Peden]] </div>
|'''Sound Desk Operator'''  <div style="text-align: centre;"> [[Cameron Peden]] </div>
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|'''Sound No. 2'''  <div style="text-align: centre;"> [[Mary-Jane McNally|Mary-Jane "MJ" McNally]] </div>
|'''Sound No. 2'''  <div style="text-align: centre;"> [[Mary-Jane McNally|Mary-Jane "MJ" McNally]] </div>
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=Sound=
=Sound=
Three second-year BA Musical Theatre (MT) students performed in this production, utilising their vocal and instrumental talents on the French horn, mandolin, and violin. These performers, along with one BA Performance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) actor, were equipped with DPA lavalier microphones attached to radio packs. This setup ensured high quality audio for their carolling and a live violin performances during the Fezziwig’s Waltz scene.  
Three second-year BA Musical Theatre (MT) students performed in this production, utilising their vocal and instrumental talents on the French horn, mandolin, and violin. These performers, along with one BA Performance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) actor, were equipped with [https://dpa.cloud14.structpim.com/media/fzilofem/4061.pdf DPA 4061 Lavalier] microphones attached to radio transmitter packs. This setup ensured high quality audio for their carolling and a live violin performance during the Fezziwig’s Waltz scene.  
 
The mandolin contained an internal contact microphone connected to a radio pack secured on its strap.


Floor mics along with a retractable Foley mic were installed in the Stage Right Wing as the MT students use chains to live Foley Jacob Marley’s ghostly chains with each representing the Arms, Legs and Torso respectively.  
The mandolin contained an internal contact microphone connected to a radio transmitter secured on its strap.  


The intricate sound design, as crafted by Kevin Murray and Tom Bolam, helped bring the production to life. They were supported by Sound Assistant Emily and Soundboard Operator Cameron Penden.  
Floor mics along with a retractable [https://uk.farnell.com/qtx/sg300/shotgun-microphone/dp/3401719 QTX SG300 Shotgun Microphone] were installed in the Stage Right Wings as the MT students use chains to live Foley Jacob Marley’s ghostly chains with each representing the Arms, Legs and Torso respectively.  


Production Sound Engineer (PSE) Neal Murray oversaw the technical sound operations, ensuring all audio systems were optimised and functioning at peak performance. Sound No. 2 Mary-Jane McNally provided support, assisting with microphone setups, on-the-fly adjustments, and overseeing of the instruments during the show.  
The intricate sound design, composition and arrangements that helped bring the production to life was crafted by Kevin Murray and Musical Director Tom Bolam. They were supported by Assistant Musical Director Emily Paterson and Sound Desk Operator [[Cameron Peden]].  


The show was designed to be bilingual as a BSL and spoken English production and equally understood by both audiences at all times, so subwoofers and a [https://www.thomann.co.uk/fischer_amps_buttkicker.htm?glp=1&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA3ZC6BhBaEiwAeqfvygXxW2UN6KDYAcgOBmm7j2V3DZbOKzV-NPSh6FqPCkoH--vkTjeasRoCs64QAvD_BwE buttkicker] was installed behind the clock set piece, so the vibrations of impactful audio can be felt and heard. All carols are accompanied by a signed rendition, and all sign is clear and accompanied by strong physical performances to be understood by those who do not understand BSL. There is no spoken dialogue and limited vocalisations and signed dialogue.  
Production Sound Engineer (PSE) [[Neal Clark]] oversaw the technical sound operations, ensuring all audio systems were including comms and RF were optimised and functioning at peak performance. Sound No. 2 [[Mary-Jane McNally|Mary-Jane "MJ" McNally]] provided support, assistance with microphone setups, on-the-fly adjustments, and overseeing of the instruments during the show.  


There are 13 speakers overall to give the audio depth and direction.  
The show was designed to be bilingual as a BSL and spoken English production and equally understood by both audiences at all times. [https://www.kv2audio.com/products/ex-series/ex1-5.html KV2 EX1.5 active subwoofers] and a [https://thebuttkicker.com/products/buttkicker-concert-haptic-transducer Concert ButtKicker] behind the clock set piece where installed so the vibrations of impactful audio could be felt and heard. All carols were accompanied by a signed rendition, and all sign is clear and accompanied by strong physical performances to be understood by those who do not understand BSL. There was no spoken dialogue and limited vocalisations and signed dialogue.  


=Video=
There were 13 speakers overall to give the audio depth and direction.


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A Christmas Carol
Summary
Dates
29 November – 6 December 2024
Performance Course
BA Performance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Actors
Location
Runtime
1 hour, 20 mins (no interval)
Creative Team
Director
Ramesh Meyyappan
Sound Designer & Co-Composer
Kevin Murray
Musical Director & Co-Composer
Tom Bolam
Assistant Musical Director
Emily Paterson
Production Sound Engineer
Sound Desk Operator
Sound No. 2


Overview

Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of A Christmas Carol.

Charles Dickens‘ beloved tale is brought to life by students from the BA Performance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Actors programme in a uniquely visual retelling. An unforgettable journey through Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformative night, filled with wonder, joy, terror, and the true spirit of Christmas.

A piece of visual theatre accessible to both deaf and hearing audiences.

Technical Stage Department

Lighting

Stage Management

Sound

Three second-year BA Musical Theatre (MT) students performed in this production, utilising their vocal and instrumental talents on the French horn, mandolin, and violin. These performers, along with one BA Performance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) actor, were equipped with DPA 4061 Lavalier microphones attached to radio transmitter packs. This setup ensured high quality audio for their carolling and a live violin performance during the Fezziwig’s Waltz scene.  

The mandolin contained an internal contact microphone connected to a radio transmitter secured on its strap.

Floor mics along with a retractable QTX SG300 Shotgun Microphone were installed in the Stage Right Wings as the MT students use chains to live Foley Jacob Marley’s ghostly chains with each representing the Arms, Legs and Torso respectively.

The intricate sound design, composition and arrangements that helped bring the production to life was crafted by Kevin Murray and Musical Director Tom Bolam. They were supported by Assistant Musical Director Emily Paterson and Sound Desk Operator Cameron Peden.  

Production Sound Engineer (PSE) Neal Clark oversaw the technical sound operations, ensuring all audio systems were including comms and RF were optimised and functioning at peak performance. Sound No. 2 Mary-Jane "MJ" McNally provided support, assistance with microphone setups, on-the-fly adjustments, and overseeing of the instruments during the show.  

The show was designed to be bilingual as a BSL and spoken English production and equally understood by both audiences at all times. KV2 EX1.5 active subwoofers and a Concert ButtKicker behind the clock set piece where installed so the vibrations of impactful audio could be felt and heard. All carols were accompanied by a signed rendition, and all sign is clear and accompanied by strong physical performances to be understood by those who do not understand BSL. There was no spoken dialogue and limited vocalisations and signed dialogue.

There were 13 speakers overall to give the audio depth and direction.

Photos