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Alex Parr

Seattle

Summary

Accomplished Sound Designer/Technician with a proven track record at Dacha Theatre and the University of Washington, adept in audio system design and live production support. Skilled in using Yamaha QL5 consoles and excelling in system design and installation. Demonstrated success in enhancing live performance quality through expert audio signal processing and equipment setup.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Sound Designer / Technician

Dacha Theatre
10.2024 - Current
  • Designed and installed audio systems for two productions.
  • Designed, installed, and engineered audio equipment for use during rehearsals and live performances.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during rehearsals.
  • Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.


Sound Designer / Technician

UW School of Drama
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions for rehearsals and live performances.
  • Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment between venues, and installed equipment in performance venue,
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality live sound.

Sound Designer / Engineer

The Feast
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Mixed live vocal performances with recorded cues to achieve desired balance during rehearsals and live performances.
  • Designed and installed audio systems for use during rehearsal and live performance.

Theatre Technician

Futurefarmers
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Maintained cleanliness and appearance of theatre equipment, spaces, and storage.
  • Supported local teachers and theatre professionals in promoting goals and important skills of next-generation performers.
  • Communicated clearly with patrons and staff members through verbal and written forms of communication.
  • Coordinated, maintained and operated lighting and sound systems.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
  • Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Drama Design

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-2025

Skills

  • Experience with analog and digital consoles, majority experience with Yamaha QL5
  • Selecting equipment
  • Audio equipment layout
  • Musical ear and ability to work closely with musicians and vocalists
  • Problem solving
  • Audio signal processing
  • Live production support
  • Equipment setup
  • Technical troubleshooting

Timeline

Sound Designer / Technician

Dacha Theatre
10.2024 - Current

Sound Designer / Technician

UW School of Drama
08.2024 - 10.2024

Sound Designer / Engineer

The Feast
06.2024 - 09.2024

Theatre Technician

Futurefarmers
06.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Drama Design

University of Washington

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