Masque Sound Custom Audio Solutions Take the Stage at New York City's Famed Public TheatreAs the curtain rose on the 2014 summer season of The Public Theater's free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, Masque Sound, a theatrical sound reinforcement, installation, and design company, was once again on-hand to offer its support to one of New York City's most beloved traditions, providing custom audio equipment packages for this year's lineup, as well as for The Public's array of other shows and events hosted throughout the year. The Public Theater, the only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare, the classics, musicals, contemporary, and experimental pieces in equal measure, boasts several expansive venues, including its landmark downtown home on Astor Place, which houses five theaters plus Joe's Pub; the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home to its beloved, free Shakespeare in the Park; and the Mobile Unit, which tours Shakespearean productions for underserved audiences throughout New York City's five boroughs. Recently named audio supervisor of the famed establishment, Corrine Livingston manages upwards of 20 plus shows and productions throughout The Public Theater's different venues in a given year, including Shakespeare in the Park. In order to ensure that each show provides audiences with the clear, dynamic audio that they have come to expect, Livingston relies exclusively on Masque Sound's custom audio equipment packages to meet The Public Theater's vast sound requirements. "With all of the logistics, managing, and planning that goes into running all of these venues and associated shows, knowing that Masque Sound is providing all of our audio equipment is one less thing I have to worry about," says Livingston. "I am always looking for ways to take our productions to the next level and build upon the wonderful work my predecessors have created. With Masque Sound's extensive inventory and expert team, I am afforded the opportunity to do so." Shakespeare in the Park moved to its permanent home at the Delacorte Theater in 1962, and, since then, over five million New York natives and visitors alike have enjoyed free Shakespeare performances each summer season. The majestic, open-air theater has a seating capacity of 1,800, and each season, more than 100,000 people attend performances produced by The Public Theater. Since Shakespeare in the Park's inception, more than 150 productions have been presented for free at the venue. "Masque Sound has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with The Public Theater, especially the Delacorte and its summer productions of free Shakespeare in the Park," says Stephanie Hansen, vice president and general manager, Masque Sound. "Having served as the Delacorte's audio equipment provider since its first production, which took place more than 50 years ago, is quite an accomplishment and something we take great pride in. With the support of Corrine and everyone at The Public Theater, we look forward to continuing to provide our custom audio solutions to The Public Theater's multitude of productions in the years to come." This summer's free Shakespeare in the Park performances include Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Jack O'Brien, which ran from June 3 to July 6 and King Lear, directed by Daniel Sullivan, which is slated to open on July 22 and conclude on August 17. All performances begin at 8pm. For more information on The Public's free Shakespeare in the Park, as well as the full line-up of events produced by The Public Theater, visit http://www.publictheater.org/. 
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