Kelly Murphey
Texas Tech University 
School of Theatre & Dance
krmurphey@icloud.com

ABSTRACT:
This paper is an extension of ongoing research into bone conduction headphones and binaural recordings as used in theatrical settings. The objective of the research is to quantify and qualify the uses of bone conduction headphones in theatrical applications as an approach to theatre and sound design innovation. This will be achieved through a discussion of the background of bone- conduction technology, its current mainstream uses, and a presentation of current areas of theatre and sound design where application of bone-conduction technology can increase safety and present new possibilities in the realm of performance.

FULL PAPER:
The Inclusion of Bone-Conduction Headphones in Theatre and Sound Design
Publication: USITT Current Practices and Research in Sound
April 16, 2020

PRESENTATION:
The 60th Annual USITT Conference
“Forum@Four” USITT Webinar Series
April 16, 2020

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