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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A performance space in which the audience sits in front of the stage and views as if through a picture frame






2. Helps to protect the audience from fires that happen on stage - comes in fast and helps to conceal the fire in one place






3. Connection between pipe batten and lift lines - before trim chain.






4. (sizes of wood) 2 x 4 (nominal) > first milled - then changes because of shaving ... actual is 1.5 x 3.5 - for this class know 2x4 - 1x3 - 4x4... within that range






5. Imaginary line from one side of the proscenium opening tot he other - divides apron from the stage floor.






6. Everything filters through from Artistic Team - knows budget of time - labor - and money; keeps everyone in communication - conductor/diplomat






7. Someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show






8. Metal connectors that holds the fire curtain in the air






9. The side areas of the stage - out of view of the audience; the area where the actors wait for their entrances






10. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






11. Type of performance space that is small - created out of a room - painted all black; the scenery can be arranged in any way inside the box






12. A hose connection for a fire hose






13. Loft blocks in Zellerbach Playhouse are __________ for easier access and movement






14. (Framing) - Rails (shorter) always caps a style (long)






15. A hose connection for a fire hose






16. An imaginary line running from the front to the back of the stage through the exact center of the proscenium arch






17. Stage weights that remain on arbor when there are no scenery or lights attached






18. A theater stage that extends out into the audience's part of a theater and has seats on three sides






19. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






20. One who works in the theatre as a resource for the history of plays and dramatic literature. They research - study - write - and often teach this material to others






21. Made of plastic or vinyl - can project lights and images from front or back of them.






22. A thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects






23. Flat view of area if cut or sliced - like a dissection and see inner workings of multiple levels






24. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






25. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






26. Best friends with Sound Tech in that both work hand in hand - makes everything work (elec) - wires - hangs - plugs & focuses according to Lighting Designer






27. A passage situated below or behind a tier of seats in an amphitheatre - through which crowds can 'spew out' at the end of a performance.






28. According to what do lighting designers arrange their light plots - allowing them to follow a 'map' of the plot






29. Scenic term - deceiving the eye: from far away looks real but close it's just tricky talent






30. Made of plastic or vinyl - can project lights and images from front or back of them.






31. One who works in the theatre as a resource for the history of plays and dramatic literature. They research - study - write - and often teach this material to others






32. What is anything downstage from the plaster line in a proscenium house?






33. Makes shoes






34. A narrow - elevated walkway above the stage or the house or stage where crew members might access lights or flown scenery






35. Plug in wall






36. An imaginary line running from the front to the back of the stage through the exact center of the proscenium arch






37. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






38. Hanging cloth used as a blind - especially for a window






39. Reinforcers that joints in wood and metal - anything that connects (Keystone - corner block - anything that bridges two pieces together )






40. Also known as teasers - hung over head of the stage main use is to mask any equpiment usually fixtures you dont want audience to see






41. What kind of pipe batten does Zellerbach use/order?






42. Everything hands on - the person who figures out how the set will be built and then oversees construction - works closest with Scenic Director






43. Any arangment of cloth or other material that curves around the rear of the stage and partiall down the sides usually neutral in color it is often lighted to represent the sky or used as a projection surface






44. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






45. First rule of any work done in theatre space or shop






46. One that makes - trims - designs hats; also sometimes handles accessories






47. Corridor or hallway to make quick passage way from one side to another - behind stage






48. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






49. Also known as legs - flats or curtains at the extreme right and left of stage






50. Everything hands on - the person who figures out how the set will be built and then oversees construction - works closest with Scenic Director