About Me

I’m Louis Haywood, a BOA Stage & Screen Technical Theatre student in Year 12, specialising in sound design and live audio.

My theatre journey began on stage, performing in productions such as Popstars’ 90s Musical (2019), Oklahoma! (2020), Battle of Boat (2022), Bugsy Malone (2023), and The Wizard of Oz (2024). Over time, I discovered my passion lay behind the scenes in technical theatre, especially sound.

In 2025, I moved fully into sound with SOSage and Cookie Theatre Company, leading audio for live performances. This included programming and running sound effects, balancing levels, supporting rehearsals, and troubleshooting issues in real time to keep shows running smoothly.

Alongside this, I’ve built more than four years of experience at Alderbrook School, working extensively with the Behringer X32 digital sound desk. I’ve mixed live audio for large productions including We Will Rock You, Grease, The Wizard of Oz, High School Musical, as well as concerts and National Theatre Connections at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton.

I am proficient in QLab 4 and 5, using it to build and run cue stacks, trigger effects, and synchronise sound with other technical elements. My work includes managing inputs and outputs, setting gain, applying EQ, balancing instruments and vocals, and solving problems under pressure.

Transferable Skills

• Communication: Clear updates, active listening, and tailoring messages for different audiences.
• Teamwork and collaboration: Working constructively with others, sharing feedback, and meeting shared goals.
• Problem solving: Staying calm, finding root causes, and proposing practical options quickly.
• Time management: Prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, and balancing multiple commitments.
• Attention to detail: Accurate documentation and consistent standards in day-to-day work.
• Adaptability: Adjusting to new processes, changing plans, and learning quickly.