Tom Mardikes, professor of theatre sound design at UMKC, surrounded by 40 wall-mounted speakers in an earlier version of the Sound Mandala he created in a small studio next to his office on campus. (photo by Jim Barcus) This summer, Sound Mandala, the unique sonic experience that made its public debut at the 2024 Fringe Festival, presents three immersive audio shows, including the project’s first incorporation of a visual component, at Unicorn Theatre.