STAGE LEFT Podcast on Scenography by ISPD Irish Society of Performance Designers

In this episode (recorded during Ireland's second lockdown) Sinéad, Peter and Isaac talk about the challenges of creating a sound experience for live-streaming as opposed to a theatre or venue; from technical equipment and software at both ends, to emerging technologies that are developing to suit new needs.

They also share their experiences in theatre, where sound design has been, in general, brought in very late in the process, and the difficulties this entails at many levels.

For Isaac, sound should be a main part in developing the theatre narrative and therefore sound designers should be a key part of the creative process.
Peter Power believes that sound design is becoming more important but conversations need to happen at national level with policy makers; he also thinks that this milieu is changing as new generations of theatre artists are embracing new approaches to the creative process.
For Sinéad, one of the key aspects is the obsolescence of the tech model, which has remained the same for a long time, even if the technologies have changed  drastically.

They also reflect on the lack of sound design training or education specific to theatre, sound design being by nature very interdisciplinary, and the implications of such.

Finally, they talk about collaborating with other designers, and issues related to terminology, like the sometimes not very clear difference between sound designer and composer, and the implications of conflating both roles.

We hope you enjoy it!

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DESIGNERS WEBSITES

https://soundcloud.com/sinead-diskin

https://www.isaacgibson.co.uk/

https://www.peterpower.ie

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PRODUCTIONS MENTIONED

Happy Days – Live Broadcast written by Samuel Beckett directed by Caitríona McLaughlin

Olympia Theatre and Landmark Productions

https://www.landmarkproductions.ie/production/happy-days/ 

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These podcasts are possible thanks to the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland www.dcci.ie. Each episode covers different aspects of scenography and its processes with designers from all disciplines at a variety of stages in their careers.

Stage Left Podcast Music: Venn Diagrams from How To Square A Circle by Alma Kelliher

Hosted and produced by Noelia Ruiz

© www.ispd.ie

In this podcast Saileóg, Enda and Peter talk about their different journeys, the importance of knowing all the aspects and roles involved in costume design, the significance of developing a trusting relationship with actors and the collaborative nature of the craft.

They also reflect on the  the differences of designing costumes for different art forms on stage and also of designing for stage and for screen, theatre being a more intimate working environment than big-budget films; and finally they consider the impact of technology on costume design and its pros and cons.

Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy it!

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DESIGNERS WEBSITES

https://www.saileogohalloran.com

https://www.endakennydesign.com

http://peterobriendesign.com

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SOME OF THE PRODUCTIONS MENTIONED:

The Great Gatsby at the Gate Theatre Dublin

https://www.gatetheatre.ie/recent-productions-great-gatsby/

The Fall of the Second Republic at the Abbey Theatre Dublin

https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the-fall-of-the-second-republic/

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These podcasts are possible thanks to the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland www.dcci.ie. Each episode covers different aspects of scenography and its processes with designers from all disciplines at a variety of stages in their careers.

Stage Left Podcast Music: Venn Diagrams from How To Square A Circle by Alma Kelliher

Hosted and produced by Noelia Ruiz

© ⁠www.ispd.ie⁠

In this episode we talk about the impact of COVID-19 with Liam Doona and Ger Clancy, both designers and lecturers at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology - IADT. 

In this conversation they share  deep reflections on how the pandemic has affected the sector in multiple ways, how it has made it very evident that the arts ecosystem needs re-thinking since a vast majority of people working in the arts are in a precarious position, and its consequent impact on mental health; how it has affected the nature of teaching and forced to reinvent teaching methodologies, and how important it is to educate children from a young age to be creative and appreciate the arts in order to have sustainable, long-term models in state legislation. And, finally, how creative thinking has been adopted in recent years by corporate models as a key element not just to develop new products but also to create better working environments. 

Overall, Ger and Liam make excellent reflections on the lessons we should learn from this unprecedented situation.

Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy it!

These podcasts are possible thanks to the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland www.dcci.ie. Each episode covers different aspects of scenography and its processes with designers from all disciplines at a variety of stages in their careers.

Hosted and produced by ISPD and Noelia Ruiz

© ⁠www.ispd.ie⁠

Welcome back to STAGE LEFT. This episode focuses on the differences between designing for stage and screen, featuring costume designer Kathy Strachan and production designer Ferdia Murphy, hosted by Noelia Ruiz.

We hope you enjoy it!

Each episode covers different aspects of scenography and its processes with designers from all disciplines at a variety of stages in their careers.

RELATED LINKS

Designers' websites:

https://www.ferdiamurphy.com/

https://www.lisarichardscreatives.co.uk/clients/kathy-strachan/



Links to works mentioned:

Druid Synge

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Music Credit: Venn Diagrams from How To Square A Circle by Alma Kelliher: www.howtosquareacircle.com

These podcasts are possible thanks to the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland www.dcci.ie

Hosted and produced by Noelia Ruiz

© ⁠www.ispd.ie⁠

Welcome back to STAGE LEFT. This episode focuses on the impact of COVID-19, featuring Set Designer Tracey Lindsay and Set and Lighting designer Ciaran Bagnall, in conversation with Niall Rea.

We hope you enjoy it!

Each episode covers different aspects of scenography and its processes with designers from all disciplines at a variety of stages in their careers.



RELATED LINKS 

- Ciaran Bagnall's website

- RED by Prime Cut Productions

- Abomination. A DUP Opera by the belfast ensemble and Ouburst Arts



Produced by Noelia Ruiz

© ⁠⁠www.ispd.ie⁠

Welcome back to STAGE LEFT. This episode focuses on the differences between designing for theatre, dance and opera, featuring lighting designer Sinéad McKenna, set and costume designer Sabine D'Argent and composer, sound designer and performer Tom Lane, hosted by Noelia Ruiz. 

We hope you enjoy it!

Each episode covers different aspects of scenography and its processes with designers from all disciplines at a variety of stages in their careers.

RELATED LINKS

Designers' websites:

https://sineadmckenna.com

http://www.sabinedargent.com

http://www.tom-lane.com



Links to works or programmes mentioned:

Pageant by CoisCéim Dance Theatre

Lighting Design for Dance Programme by Liz Roche Company, Dance Ireland, The Lir Academy and Irish World Academy of Music & Dance, University of Limerick

Sonya Kelly



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Music Credit: Venn Diagrams from How To Square A Circle by Alma Kelliher: www.howtosquareacircle.com

These podcasts are possible thanks to the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland www.dcci.ie

Hosted and produced by Noelia Ruiz

© ⁠⁠www.ispd.ie⁠