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International theatre + cruise productions

Sound design built around the production

SD.Live is an independent audio design and production studio led by sound designer Samuel David Llano. The work connects storytelling, playback, system design and final mixing for theatre, cruise entertainment, live performance and recorded content.

Frequently asked questions

Planning an international production

How is international sound design quoted?

Every project is quoted around its creative and technical scope, production size, schedule and required deliverables.

Are travel costs included?

Flights, accommodation and per diem are agreed separately according to the production schedule and location.

Can preparation happen remotely?

Yes. Remote preparation can be combined with on-site rehearsals, programming and production support as the project requires.

Do you work with QLab, playback and show control?

Yes. Services include QLab programming, playback design, cue workflows, show control and technical handoff.

01 / THEATRE

Sound designer for theatre

Creative and technical sound design built around the story, the venue and the way a production needs to run from rehearsal through performance.

  • Sound effects, atmospheres and transitions
  • Playback design and QLab programming
  • FOH, monitors and show operation planning
  • Quoted per project according to scope, production size, schedule and deliverables
02 / AUDIO POST

Post sound designer

Audio post-production for recorded and branded work, shaping dialogue, effects and ambience into a clear, intentional final mix.

  • Dialogue editing and cleanup
  • Foley, effects and atmosphere editing
  • Transitions, deliverables and final mix
03 / PRODUCTION

Theater sound for live productions

The US spelling “theater sound” and the UK spelling “theatre sound” describe the same integrated approach: creative decisions supported by a reliable signal path.

  • System and console programming
  • RF, playback and cue workflow
  • Technical documentation and handoff
04 / INTERNATIONAL

Theatre and cruise productions worldwide

International work is quoted around the creative scope, production schedule and technical requirements—not from a public day-rate menu.

  • Project-specific creative and technical scope
  • Remote preparation and on-site production support
  • Flights, accommodation and per diem discussed with the project

Creative intent, technical precision

From the first idea to the final cue

Each scope is shaped around the production: concept development, content creation, playback, system integration, rehearsals, live operation or post-production delivery. Tell me about the show and we can define the right collaboration.