ABSTRACT
The best mixers out there are the ones who embrace the idea that the job of the mixer is to become part of the story and to manipulate the audience as much as possible. Actors are putting a great deal of trust in the sound mixer. They are basically putting their talent in sound technicians' hands, so it is important to gain their trust and to let them know that sound technicians are doing everything they can to make them sound incredible for the audience. They facilitate the communication of story between the actor and audience as well. Mixing is dependent on several shifting factors. An actor is not feeling well, so she sings differently. A substitute, or sub, musician is in the pit and he plays louder. The audience has no clue, but he knows their reaction could have been bigger. That is what it is like to be a live theatrical mixer.
