Opera Warwick Traditions
Opera Warwick runs a show each year in the WAC Theatre. Here are some of the traditions that have been established.
Warwick Opera Sound Mascots
Each sound designer should bring their own mascot to the show.
Candide 2026
Sound Designer: Caleb (Pengy, Hedgey, Meek, & Sharky)
Carmen 2024
Sound Designer: Josh (Squeezy Lion)
Manon 2023
Sound Designers: Vincci (Jellycat Devilled Egg) & James (Waitrose Chick Plush)
The Marksman 2022
Sound Designer: Jon (The Devil)
Warwick Opera Sound Bingo
Create a bingo sheet pre-show week and take note of what went down.
Candide 2026
Sound Designer: Caleb | Sound 2: Hannah
Carmen 2024
Sound Designer: Josh | Sound 1.4: Kishan
- Violin not enough room
- Trombones too far away from/can’t hear
- Horns not enough room
Orchestra can’t hear cast- Band doing things can be seen by audience
“Can’t we just move this” (conductor)Mics falling offMic sensitivity wrong“I hate cleaning mics”- Conductor interrupt sound check
Cast can’t hear orchestraMics giving upPit lights too brightPit light gels removed in the nightSound department becomes ASMsSet falling apartConductor walks under tabs when fallingCast walks under tabs when fallingPit breaks
Manon 2023
Sound Designers: Vincci & James | Sound 2: Ethan & Josh
- Violin not enough room
- Trombones too far away from/can’t hear
- Horns not enough room
Orchestra can’t hear castBand doing things can be seen by audience“Can’t we just move this” (conductor)- Mics falling off
- Mic sensitivity wrong
Pit lights too bright“I hate cleaning mics”Conductor interrupt sound checkCast can’t hear orchestraMics giving up
The Marksman 2022
Sound Designer: Jon
- Violin not enough room
- Trombones too far away from/can’t hear
- Horns not enough room
Flutes complain about mics and pillarOrchestra can’t hear the bandOrchestra can’t hear castBand doing things can be seen by audienceCan’t we just move thisMics falling offMic sensitivity wrongNot happy with the recording output