1. AD of Live Events
Module 3
Unit 1
Dr. Louise FryeR
Utopian Voices Ltd.

2. AD for Live Events
Audio Description (AD) isn’t only recorded for film and TV.

3. What type of events can be described?
It is also delivered live for all sorts of events
Plays.
Ballets.
Operas.
Carnival.
Circus.

4. AD for Sport
Not in this module.

5. Differences between AD for Screen and AD for Live events
Content.
Scripting.
Delivery.

6. Content
Describe the performance space.
Events on stage.

7. Enhanced AD
AD enhanced by:
An Audio introduction.
A Touch tour.

8. traditional ad
AD “closed” - delivered via a headset.

9. scripting A live performance is subject to change.
Expect the unexpected.
Improvise if necessary.

10. delivery Screen AD – delivered by a voice talent.
Live events AD delivered by the AD scripter.
Requires vocal skills.
Some technical knowledge.

11. Performances with no dialogue
Plays – script supplied, no specialist terminology.
Dance/circus – no dialogue, use of specialist terms.
Get creative!

12. Your listener is part of an audience
Laugh.
Cry.
Gasp.
Applaud.
Audience response will affect what you describe and when.

13. Close contact Guide people at the touch tour (ToTo)
Liaise with Stage Manager.
Brief Cast and Front of House.
Work with Sound Technicians.

14. collaboration May be divided between 2 Describers.
Between Act 1 and Act 2.
For artistic purposes.
Keep in synch.

15. feedback From your fellow Describer. An AD user.
The director or member of the Company.

16. AD of Live Events
Module 3
Unit 1
Dr. Louise FryeR
Utopian Voices Ltd.

17. The preparation of this presentation was supported by ADLAB PRO
(Audio Description: A Laboratory
for the Development of a New Professional Profile),
financed by the European Union
under the Erasmus+ Programme,
Key Action 2 – Strategic Partnerships,
Project number: IT02-KA  

18. The information and views set out in this presentation
are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect
the official opinion of the European Union.
Neither the European Union institutions and bodies
nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made
of the information contained therein.