Broadway Legend Abe Jacob—Sound Designer for Chorus Line, Chicago and Hair—Discusses His Craft

abe jacob talk nyc 2015The final lecture in the Labor component of The General Society’s Labor, Literature and Landmark Lecture Series 2015 takes place on Tuesday, April 7th at 6:30pm in the General Society Library with the Labor Lecture: Behind-the-Scenes with…Broadway Sound Designer Abe Jacob.

Abe Jacob is considered to be one of Broadway’s most influential sound designers. His iconic sound design credits include the original productions of Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Chicago, A Chorus Line and The Rocky Horror Show. He essentially established modern sound design on Broadway, and as a result of his impact on the field, and his generous mentorship to numerous sound designers, he has earned the nickname the Godfather of Broadway Sound Design. Mr. Jacob will discuss his illustrious career and reflect on the many Broadway shows he has been involved in, as well as describe the evolution of sound design, and how he designs live theater shows.

Abe Jacob first started working with sound as a sound mixer for folk or rock stars including Jimi Hendrix; Peter, Paul and Mary; The Mamas and the Papas; and designed the sound system for the Monterey Pop Festival. All of which led to his Broadway work and his groundbreaking sound design for Hair and A Chorus Line. The United States Institute for Theatre Technology has twice honored him for outstanding achievement. He is now the resident sound consultant for the David H. Koch Theatre and New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center. His book The Designs of Abe Jacob profiles his prolific and extraordinary career.

The Labor component of the 2014 Labor, Literature and Landmarks lecture series will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the creative industries in New York, focusing on the talented artists that deliver the heartbeat of theater, television and cinema. The series entitled “Behind the Scenes…” is curated in collaboration with Beverly Miller, Local USA-829 President and the United Scenic Artists-829.

The Lectures start at 6:30 P.M. in The General Society Library, 20 West 44th Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenues), Manhattan and will be followed by a reception. Advance registration is recommended: $15 – General admission; $10 – General Society members and senior citizens, $5 – students. To register please contact the General Society at: 212-840-1840, x2 or email [email protected]

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

About The General Society:

The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York, a non-profitable organization was founded in 1785 by the skilled craftsmen of the City. Today this 228-year old organization continues to serve and improve the quality life of the people of the City of New York through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs including its tuition-free Mechanics Institute, The General Society Library and its nearly 200-year-old lecture series.











When: Tue., Apr. 7, 2015 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: The General Society Library
20 W. 44th St.
212-840-1840
Price: $5-$15
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abe jacob talk nyc 2015The final lecture in the Labor component of The General Society’s Labor, Literature and Landmark Lecture Series 2015 takes place on Tuesday, April 7th at 6:30pm in the General Society Library with the Labor Lecture: Behind-the-Scenes with…Broadway Sound Designer Abe Jacob.

Abe Jacob is considered to be one of Broadway’s most influential sound designers. His iconic sound design credits include the original productions of Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Chicago, A Chorus Line and The Rocky Horror Show. He essentially established modern sound design on Broadway, and as a result of his impact on the field, and his generous mentorship to numerous sound designers, he has earned the nickname the Godfather of Broadway Sound Design. Mr. Jacob will discuss his illustrious career and reflect on the many Broadway shows he has been involved in, as well as describe the evolution of sound design, and how he designs live theater shows.

Abe Jacob first started working with sound as a sound mixer for folk or rock stars including Jimi Hendrix; Peter, Paul and Mary; The Mamas and the Papas; and designed the sound system for the Monterey Pop Festival. All of which led to his Broadway work and his groundbreaking sound design for Hair and A Chorus Line. The United States Institute for Theatre Technology has twice honored him for outstanding achievement. He is now the resident sound consultant for the David H. Koch Theatre and New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center. His book The Designs of Abe Jacob profiles his prolific and extraordinary career.

The Labor component of the 2014 Labor, Literature and Landmarks lecture series will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the creative industries in New York, focusing on the talented artists that deliver the heartbeat of theater, television and cinema. The series entitled “Behind the Scenes…” is curated in collaboration with Beverly Miller, Local USA-829 President and the United Scenic Artists-829.

The Lectures start at 6:30 P.M. in The General Society Library, 20 West 44th Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenues), Manhattan and will be followed by a reception. Advance registration is recommended: $15 – General admission; $10 – General Society members and senior citizens, $5 – students. To register please contact the General Society at: 212-840-1840, x2 or email [email protected]

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

About The General Society:

The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York, a non-profitable organization was founded in 1785 by the skilled craftsmen of the City. Today this 228-year old organization continues to serve and improve the quality life of the people of the City of New York through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs including its tuition-free Mechanics Institute, The General Society Library and its nearly 200-year-old lecture series.

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