Immersive Theatre – Brooklyn Sound Lab

Immersive Theatre & Sonic Design

Led by acclaimed sound designer Ray
Archie, Brooklyn Sound Lab mergers worldclass sonic craftsmanship with boundarypushing storytelling to deliver unforgettable
auditory experiences.

Story Engine

The Blueprint: Where Story Meets Sound

Before a single note is played,
we begin with deep listening,
starting with a script reading,
followed by a sound design
thesis and a collaborative
vision session with the
director. This phase lays the
foundation for everything
that follows.

Sonic Impact

The Blueprint: Where Story Meets Sound

Like an architect designing a
space, every cue, tone, and
moment of silence is purposebuilt to serve the story. The
result? A powerful, immersive
soundscape that elevates
every scene.

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Featured Project: In the Name of the Mother Tree

For this visionary production, Brooklyn Sound Lab’s immersive
approach wrapped the audience in a 360-degree soundscape,
transforming the theatre into a living forest of sound. First
developed in partnership with the National Black Theatre and the
Apollo, the piece has become a cornerstone example of the future
of Black storytelling in immersive formats.

Learn More About In the Name of the Mother Tree

Investing in the Future of Theatre

Brooklyn Sound Lab is exploring innovative models to let our
community invest directly in original scores. Inspired by royaltysharing platforms for music, we aim to create opportunities for
patrons to support and profit from Brooklyn Sound Lab’s
original theatrical compositions. Stay tuned as we launch this
groundbreaking initiative.
Apollo, the piece has become a cornerstone example of the future
of Black storytelling in immersive formats.

From Stage to Stream: Curated Playlists

Behind-the-Scenes Soundtracks

Ray Archie’s curated playlists
originally crafted to inspire
cast, crew, and creative teams
are now becoming part of the
Brooklyn Sound Lab
experience. These collections
capture the emotional tone of
each production, giving
audiences a sonic glimpse into
the story’s heartbeat.

Stream, Share, Support

Soon, you’ll be able to scan a
QR code on your playbill and
instantly stream the music that
sets the stage. These playlists
will extend beyond inspiration,
they’ll become part of our
marketing, merchandise, and
monetization strategy across
platforms like Spotify and
Apple Music.

Echoes of the Mother Tree

Play: In the Name of the Mother Tree

Mood: Meditative, ancestral,
and reverent.

Hamlet in Heat

Play: Fat Ham

Mood: Bold, irreverent, and
electric—hip-hop beats meet
classical strings .

Quarantine Chords

Play: Eureka Day

Mood: Tense, ironic, and subtly
chaotic—digital noise, light
jazz, and dissonant harmonies.

Empire in Exile

Play: 10,000 Ships

Mood: Epic and haunting,
blending West African
percussion, choral elements,
and cinematic strings.

Civic Static

Play: City of Broken Sounds
(Upcoming)

Mood: Gritty and experimental
—industrial tones, fragmented
dialogue clips.

Midnight Restoration

Play: The House That Rebuilt
Us (Original Work)

Mood: Soulful and healing
acoustic loops, gospel
textures, and lo-fi rhythms.

Sound That Shapes Futures

At Brooklyn Sound Lab, sound isn’t background it’s a
blueprint. By redefining how audiences hear stories, we’re
creating new revenue streams, deeper emotional impact, and
a platform for bold artistic collaboration. This is more than
production, it’s a movement.

Why It Matters

Brooklyn Sound Lab isn’t just building theatre experiences
we’re building the future of theatrical sound. From
innovative revenue models to immersive design and
artistic collaboration, we’re inviting a new kind of
audience and investor to step into the sound.