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In this Critical Ears Podcast episode, we talk with Max, a theater technician at an art center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, which operates as both an art museum and performance space hosting free summer concerts, residencies, and youth programming. We discuss balancing side work with a steady job, when to say yes for experience versus turning down unhealthy or unethical situations, and how networking drives opportunities. Max walks through his sound design process and also gives advice for newcomers.

01:06 Art Center Tech Life

02:37 Finding the Wisconsin Gig

03:24 What an A1 Does

05:45 From Engineering to Theater

07:59 Juggling Multiple Shows

10:57 Paid Gigs and Networking

14:20 When to Say No

27:24 Sound Design Workflow

29:02 Creative Effects Examples

30:53 Theater Audio Workflow

39:21 Finding Steady Work

45:02 Advice for Newbies

48:57 Biggest Audio Mishap