A History of Theatre Sound Effects Devices to 1927

Sound effects increased in number and sophistication throughout all theatre periods; devices to produce them became more complicated which posed a need for greater control through central operation. This study traces the practices and developments in mechanical sound effects devices used in American and European theatres from ancient times through the successful introduction of electronic sound control in 1927. Chapter I begins with ancient bronteion thunder and culminates in Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg's unique devices and practices which served as models throughout the 1800s and early 1900s. Chapter II presents the developments which occurred betwen 1800 and 1927, and Chapter III singles out those devices required by new styles of production which emerged around 1900. Authentic drawings, photographs, and descriptions illustrate how these developments occurred and the factors which caused them.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Theatre

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Culver, Max Keith

• Theater

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8127574

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/68028