Links

 

Software
	Goldwave - recommended sound file editor
Sound Effects
www.findsounds.com	FindSounds - a search engine for sound effects and musical instrument samples.
www.hollywoodedge.com	The Hollywood Edge - sound effects and production music, including some free effects in MP3 format.
www.sound-ideas.com	Sound Ideas Online - sound effects and production music. No free downloads, but some samples available.
www.sounddogs.com	Sounddogs.com - sound effects and production music. No free downloads, but previews available.
www.a1freesoundeffects.com	A1 Free Sound Effects - sound effects. Many free downloads, but observe conditions of use.
www.freesound.org	The Free Sound Project - sound effects. The Freesound Project is a collaborative database of Creative Commons licensed sounds. Freesound focuses only on sound, not songs.
Note - Sample sound effects and music are usually designed to demonstrate professionally produced sounds and music. The samples themselves may be of low quality and unsuitable for theatre productions.
Hardware
	ENTTEC Control Products manufacture and supply DMX USB products supported by SCS for Lighting Cues and for Cue Control. The DMX USB PRO and DMX USB PRO MK2 are recommended for use with SCS.
	A Stage Manager will need to signal various technicians and actors when to work together and in time on a show. Using the Theatre Cue Light System developed by The Leon Audio Company various locations can be signalled discreetly. The system also allows for the person to confirm they are in position ready for the “Go”. The Theatre Cue Light System can be controlled from SCS Pro or Pro Plus by RS232 Control Send cues.
	CH Sound Design provides a range of products and services for the theatre sound industry, including Palladium - a program for controlling a sound system. SCS playback files for Palladium are available on the CH Sound Design web site.
	X-Keys ® Programmable Keypads, Sticks, & Keyboards - a useful addition to your equipment that enables you to set up your SCS GO button and Hot Keys on a separate unit with large easy-to-access buttons.
	Duck's Echo Sound provide 4-button and 6-button controllers that can be used to send MIDI commands to SCS, which can be used to activate the SCS GO button, STOP Everything button, and forward and back navigation.
Other Resources
supersummary.com/drama-theater-guide/	Drama and Theater Resource Guide - a 'comprehensive learning guide for students and teachers'.
www.godtar.com	Godtar is an entity that exists to serve Christian houses of worship and the not-for-profit, charitable and educational theatre communities. Godtar provides a full range of theatre and worship consulting and design services.
www.powersoundne.com	Church sound systems provides custom sound and video system design & installation to houses to worship throughout New England. Your congregation will hear the difference. Effective reliable systems, affordable prices. Trusted since 1969.
www.BionicLime.com	Bionic Lime Music - we can write music for film and television scores, theatre, etc.
www.amdram.co.uk	Amdram.co.uk is the web site for every thing related to amateur theatre in the UK.
www.getsongbpm.com	Getsongbpm.com - the largest database of beats per minute in the world. Access to millions of songs tempo.
www.pssl.com	ProSound and Stage Lighting - one of the largest and most respected sources of professional audio and lighting equipment in the United States.
www.lulus.com/blog/fashion/theater-costumes-historical-dress/	A Guide to Theatrical Costumes - A guide to accurate costumes for different periods of theater.
seatup.com/blog/the-popular-methods-of-acting-explained/	Acting - The Popular Methods of Film and Theater Acting Explained.
word.tips/drama-activities-for-kids/	Drama Activities for Kids.
www.theaterseatstore.com/blog/the-young-actors-glossary/	The Young Actors Glossary - a guide to common acting words and their meaning.