Matthew Samms
Sound Designer
Stephenville,NL
Summary
Focused Sound Designer with specialized expertise producing theatrical sound designs. Known to partner with artists, understand requirements, and create high-quality production. Consistently meets deadlines in fast-paced environments. Proficient Sound Engineer offering 10+ years of experience in music production. Connects well with clients to achieve desired sounds for productions. Creative with advanced QLab and digital audio workspace skills. Adept at providing services for studio sessions and live events, along with teaching a number of lessons of instruments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Of Sound/ Designer
Stephenville Theatre Festival
06.2024 - Current
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
Head of Sound/Designer
Theatre Newfoundland
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs
- Collaborated with artists, producers, and engineers to create audio recordings
- Mixed for live performance in a musical setting.
Head of Sound/Designer
Stephenville Theatre Festival
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible for the rental and proper treatment of sound equipment while on tour and during Tech rehearsals
- Responsible for sound check and speaker testing throughout the 5-town tour
- Overcame certain theaters' lack of trained personnel while on tour.
Education
BFA - Theatre
Memorial University
09.2020 - 05.2024
BA - Humanities
Memorial University
01.2018 - 05.2022
Mixing For Musicals
Orbital sound
04.2024 - 05.2024
Skills
Proficient in playing guitar, piano, drums, and bass
Vocal teaching experience
References
- Louis McDonald (Studio Lead), louis.mcdonald@bellalliant.net, 1-709-639-0683, 62 Broadway, Corner Brook
- Laird MacDonald (TD Stephenville Theatre Festival), Lairdstf@gmail.com 1-416-876-4185
Timeline
Head Of Sound/ Designer
Stephenville Theatre Festival
06.2024 - Current
Mixing For Musicals
Orbital sound
04.2024 - 05.2024
Head of Sound/Designer
Theatre Newfoundland
04.2023 - 09.2024
Head of Sound/Designer
Stephenville Theatre Festival
11.2022 - 12.2023
BFA - Theatre
Memorial University
09.2020 - 05.2024
BA - Humanities
Memorial University
01.2018 - 05.2022
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