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SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL

Adapted for the Stage By

John Olive

Directed by

Bethany Corey-Ekin

I was excited to start working on this show because I saw a lot of potential for exploring a different kind of sound.  There are a lot of pre-recorded lines in this show, and I wanted to utilize my skills in voice over and editing, so I leaned hard into the idea of using human-voiced sound effects.  This was a huge undertaking.  Couple that with the amount of music the show calls for, and I had to rely on my assistant sound designer to create some of the cues.

This experience underlined the importance of time management and communication for me.  I had to set up a recording schedule and call in people I needed lines from.  I ended up amassing a catalogue of sound effects that I had to sift through and construct.  Grueling but ultimately rewarding work.

The following is a collection of documents and sound clips that demonstrate my process.

Designer Presentation

Sound Cue Sheet

Sound Effect Samples

Whenever Mrs. Gorf or her son Mr. Gorf uses their powers

Kazap! - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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Zap! - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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Other sound cues

Recess bell - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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No dead rats in my classroom! - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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Voice Over Samples

Miss Zarves

I am Miss Zarves. - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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Do your homework! - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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The Oxford English Dictionary - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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Mr. Kidswatter

Safety Reminder - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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Disappearing teachers! - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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Miss Mush

It's Miss Mush. - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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Music Samples

Organ

Organ - fast version - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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Pigtails

Snake charmer - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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Wacky Music

Wacky music - Sideways Stories from Wayside School
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Photos courtesy of Carlos Barron

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