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Dean Harrington is a Central Coast based Live Sound professional with a strong background in production for theatre and events. 

He has worked with artists and performers from every corner of the industry and been involved with world premiere productions of new Australian works such as The Hatpin & 
Paris - The Rock Opera as well as over 70 theatrical musicals. 

Dean has worked with artists as diverse as Lior, Katie Noonan, Kate CeberanoJon Stevens, Wendy Matthews, Damien Leith, The Whitlams, Killing Heidi, Jon English, Jenny Morris, Grinspoon, John Paul Young, Caroline O'Connor, Peter Cousins, Todd McKenney, Barry Crocker, Nancie Hayes, Toni Lamond, Slava Grigoryan, Joseph Calderazzo, Josh Quong Tart, Genevieve Lemon(Billy Elliot) and Amanda Harrison & Lucy Durack (Wicked)


NEIL GOODING PRODUCTIONS AND WHITE BOX

WITH THE Seymour Centre PRESENT

THE WORLD PREMIERE OF A NEW AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL DRAMA


Continuum Production Services provided sound crew for this production with

Dean Harrington - Sound Operator

Sandy Chapman - Radio Mic Technician

MUSIC BY Peter Rutherford. BOOK & LYRICS BY James Millar

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Kookaburra The National Musical Theatre Company

Cast Includes: CAROLINE O'CONNOR, PETER COUSENS, MELLE STEWART, BARRY CROCKER AM,

OCTAVIA BARRON-MARTIN, NICK CHRISTO,  MICHELLE DOAKE, JODIE HARRIS,

GEMMA-ASHLEY KAPLAN, TYRAN PARKE, JENNIFER PEERS

In 1892 a desperate mother, Amber Murray, makes a heartbreaking decision, the consequences of which are still being felt today.
Using the moral support she gains from her friendship with the free spirited Harriet Piper, she fights the injustices of circumstance and
tragedy to find hope and strength.  
Inspired by a true story, this beautifully written new Australian musical drama will linger with you
long after the final curtain...it's fresh, hopeful and touching... a future classic.

DIRECTED BY Kim Hardwick

MUSICAL DIRECTION BY Peter Rutherford

SET & COSTUMES DESIGNED BY Mark Thompson

LIGHTING & VISION DESIGNED BY Martin Kinnane

 

STATEMENT CABARET

                   


Continuum provided audio production for a reading of the new Australian musical "The Hatpin"
The Hatpin was written in late 2005 by young Australian writers Peter Rutherford (Music) and James Millar (Book & Lyrics).
We supplied Martin Audio PA, Midas Venice console and 11 channels of Shure ULX Wireless Bodypacks
to ensure high quality audio for this promising new musical
www.thehatpin.com

This is an important step in the development of the musical. The cast for this reading is as follows:

Amber Murray - Melle Stewart
Harriet Piper - Sophie Carter
Agatha Makin - Lara Mulcahy
Clara Makin - Amelia Cormack
Charles Makin - Rodney Dobson
Mr. Cleary/Murdoch - Tyran Parke
James Hanoney/Justice Stephen - Scott Irwin
Minnie Davis - Jennifer Peers
Marianne Leonard - Lauren Easton
Rebecca Potter - Naomi Bourke
Horace - Shaun Rennie


ROCWATER - Kantara House, Kincumber


http://www.myspace.com/rocwater

Continuum provided Audio for Rocwater and Dr. Goodvibe at Kantara House, Kincumber on June 24, 2007.

Continuum provided outstanding audio services for Rocwater & Dr Goodvibe in February 2007 at Kantara House.
The system comprised of our Martin Audio W3/WS2 Wavefront PA with QSC power, dbx drive, and Midas Venice 320 FOH console.
Other equipment included TC Electronic effects and Klark Teknik EQ and dynamic processing 

www.lemontart.cjb.net

LEMON TART - featuring Josh Quong Tart & Genevieve Lemon

Shows every Sunday night in February at the Statement Lounge, Sydney.


     

SYDNEY THEATRE CRITICS AWARDS - Statement Lounge, State Theatre, Sydney

Continuum recently provided Audio and Lighting for the Sydney Theatre Awards held in the Statement Lounge underneath Sydney's State Theatre. 
The night included performances by Lucy Durack, Drew Forsythe and Amelia Cormack currently appearing in Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. 
Presenters included such names as David Williamson and Ralph Fiennes. Continuum contributed to a successful night, both for the award winners and the organisers.

CABARET    Statement Cabaret Lounge, State Theatre, Sydney.

   

2006

Shows by performers including Chloe Dallimore, Hayden Tee, Meredith O'Reilly, Stuart Maunder, Amanda Harrison, Belinda Wollaston, Amelia Cormack, Grant Galea, Phil Scott, Genevieve Lemon, Josh Quong Tart, Margi De Ferranti, Brendan Irving.


2003

PARIS World Premiere

   

Above: Scenes from World Premiere of Paris - The Rock Opera

As a member of the technical staff at Laycock Street Theatre, Gosford, I have amassed a wide range of experience in production for live performance including Musicals (Amateur, Semi Pro & Professional), Plays, Conferences, Dancing and Live Music. Below are some highlights of my experience.


The return season of "Back To The Eighties" has recently finished. With 30 channels of radio mics this show kept us on our toes. 

We had 15 Handheld mics and 15 Bodypacks for the cast.

FOH Consoles :     Soundcraft k3 Theatre with Midas Venice 320 sidecar.

FOH PA :    Martin Audio Wavefront W3 & WS2A powered by QSC PLX 2402 & 1602

Processing :     dbx Driverack 260 (FOH), dbx 166xl & 266xl comps, dbx 1231 & iEQ31 Graphic EQ (Foldback)

FX : TC Electronic M1XL Multi Effects & D2 Multi Tap Rhythm Delay, Yamaha Rev 500 Reverb.

Wireless Microphones :    Shure U, ULX and SC Bodypack & Handheld Transmitters,

DPA 4066 and Countryman E6 Headsets & Shure WL50 & WL93 custom headsets

Microphones :    Audix D6 (Kick), Audix D1 (Snare Bottom), Audix D3 (Guitar), Shure Beta 56A (Snare Top),  Shure Beta 57A(Percussion),

Shure Beta 98/SM98 (Toms & Hats), AKG C430 (Overheads).   

                                                                                                                                                                                                        

   

My latest production with Working Light was the fun kids holiday show "A Friend For Frankenstein". A fairly straightforward show with CD backings, sound effects and 6 vocal radio mics.

FOH Console : Midas Venice 320

FOH PA : Martin Audio W3 and WS2A powered by QSC PLX 2402/1602

Wireless : Shure ULX bodypacks with Countryman E6, DPA 4066 and Shure Beta 53 headsets.

Processing : dbx driverack 260, dbx 166xl comps, Yamaha REV 500 reverb, Denon DN1800F & Sony MDS-E10 Mini Disc for music and SFX playback

                                                                                                                                                                                  

I recently finished working on a new production of Jesus Christ Superstar at Laycock Street Theatre where I was performing the duties of Sound Design and FOH Engineer. It was an exciting show to be a part of as it was also the first production from a new company formed here on the Central Coast called Working Light Productions.

The show involved an intense sound design and mix every performance. I had 22 channels of band input and 19 vocal radio microphones plus sound effects to look after which always makes for interesting logistics as well as a busy night behind the console. I was utilizing a Midas Venice 320 to mix the band and band foldback duties while the vocals were mixed on the Soundcraft k3 Theatre house console at Laycock Street.

The FOH PA was Martin Audio Wavefront (W3 Mid Highs Flown & WS2A Subs on Floor) powered by QSC PLX 1602 and 2402's. dbx Driverack 260 was used for FOH processing with dbx comps and TC Electronic M1 FX and D2 delay. A dbx 120A Subharmonic Synth was used for extra bottom end on the low singing High Priest Caiaphas.

All cast were miced (except 2 of the ensemble) with a combination of Countryman E6 (Jesus, Judas and Mary), Shure Beta 53, Beta 54, WL50 and WL93 custom headsets. A Beta 87A handheld was also used for Simon & Herod's songs. Wireless Transmitters included Shure ULX, UC, U series and SC bodypacks.

Mics on the band (mostly percussion) included Shure Beta 52 (Kick), SM57 (Snare & Congas), SM98/Beta98 (Toms), AKG451 (Hats), AKG C430 (Overheads), Audio Technica AT33 (Percussion), Beta 57A (Guitar).


MUSICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Feb/March 2008.....THE HATPIN....World Premiere......Sound Engineer

Apr 2005......BACK TO THE EIGHTIES.......Sound Design and FOH Engineer/ Technical Manager

Jan 2005......A FRIEND FOR FRANKENSTEIN......Sound Design and FOH Engineer

Aug 2004.....JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.....Sound Design and FOH Engineer

Feb 2004.....BACK TO THE EIGHTIES.....Production Manager/Sound Design and FOH Engineer

Oct 2003.....PARIS....World Premiere.....Sound Design and FOH Engineer

April 2003....TAPESTRY....Australian Premiere......Sound Design and FOH Engineer

Oct 2001.....LES MISERABLES......Sound Design and FOH Engineer

Sep 2000......BACK TO BACHARACH....Australian Premiere...Sound Design and FOH Engineer

Jan 1997/1998.....LEADER OF THE PACK.....FOH Engineer


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