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Macbeth Sound and Lighting Cues

This document contains a cue sheet for coordinating sound effects and music with dialogue in a theatrical production of Macbeth. It lists 8 audio cues from the play and their precise timing with corresponding character lines to enhance dramatic impact. The cues include ominous music, thunder sound effects, and the voices of the witches. Precise synchronization is emphasized to create tension and maintain power dynamics between characters.

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Macbeth Sound and Lighting Cues

This document contains a cue sheet for coordinating sound effects and music with dialogue in a theatrical production of Macbeth. It lists 8 audio cues from the play and their precise timing with corresponding character lines to enhance dramatic impact. The cues include ominous music, thunder sound effects, and the voices of the witches. Precise synchronization is emphasized to create tension and maintain power dynamics between characters.

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  • Script Scene Details: Provides a detailed list of scenes in script format with scene numbers, descriptions, and notes.

Que Script Description Action/Line Source Send Level Notes

Number Page
(Q#)
0.5 1 Spooky Pre-show Laptop 2x Active -20 The spooky underscore should start
underscore Speakers playing a few minutes before the show
begins to create an atmospheric build-up.
1 1 Thunder_Witches Lights up Laptop 2x Active -20 Ensure the sound effect is timed
– Thrice Speakers precisely to coincide with the lights
coming up on the three witches, creating
a dramatic and synchronised impact.
2 2 Witches – A deed Macbeth: Laptop 2x Active -20 Coordinate Macbeth's entrance with the
without a name “What is’t Speakers start of the "Witches - a deed without a
you do” name" audio to enhance the dramatic
effect of his arrival.
3 2 Witches – Speak. Macbeth: Laptop 2x Active -20 The witches' "Speak. demand" line
Demand. “To what I Speakers should be delivered with a commanding
ask you” and sinister tone to accentuate their
presence.
4 2 Witches – Pour Macbeth: Laptop 2x Active -20 Timing is crucial in this cue to
in sows blood “Call ‘em: Speakers synchronise the witches' line "Pour in
let me see sows blood" with Macbeth's response.
‘em” The audio should evoke a sense of dread
and anticipation.
5 3 Witches – He Macbeth: Laptop 2x Active -20 The audio cue "Witches - He knows thy"
knows thy “Tell me, Speakers should start immediately after Macbeth
thou says "Tell me, thou unknown power" to
unknown create a seamless transition.
power”
6 3 Witches – He Macbeth: Laptop 2x Active -20 Coordinate the timing between the line
will not be “But one Speakers and Macbeth's dialogue to maintain the
commanded word more” tension and power dynamic between the
characters.
7 4 Thunder Macbeth: Laptop 2x Active -20 The thunder sound effect should coincide
“In spite of Speakers precisely with Macbeth's line "in spite of
thunder” thunder," amplifying the dramatic
tension of his defiance.
8 4 Witches – Listen Macbeth: Laptop 2x Active -20 As Macbeth finishes his line "And top of
but speak not “And top of Speakers sovereignty," the witches' audio should
sovereignty” cease abruptly, followed by a blackout to
mark the end of the scene.

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