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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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1. Area above the stage where scenery - drops - and lights are hung when not in use






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






3. Teeth per inch (razors/blades) - fewer for softer wood - more cuts through metal (unforgiving)






4. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






6. Flat view - floor plan of the stage and set (used to scale) - view of area if room came off






7. Final artistic choices go to






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






9. In the theatre - the person who decides where the lighting instruments should go - how they should be colored - and which ones should be on at any particular time






10. Two instruments - same circuit






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






12. (Walls) - Flat pieces of theatrical scenery which are painted and positioned on stage so as to give the appearance of buildings or other background






13. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






14. Painted set on the ground which the actors stand on






15. A curtain that travels up and down inside a guide; fire curtain track






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






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






18. Creates a visual home for the play on stage - setting (color)






19. Two instruments - same circuit






20. Orchestra pit where the band plays






21. Flat view - floor plan of the stage and set (used to scale) - view of area if room came off






22. A stage area out of sight of the audience






23. Scenery that represents three-dimensional space on a flat surface






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






25. A system of rigging and ropes that is used to raise and lower scenery within on stage - operated by hand or mechanically from backstage.






26. Front part or area of the stage extending past the main act curtain; also called lip






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






28. 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






29. Directions from the actor's point of view






30. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






32. Main wheel at the top of the counterweight arbor system






33. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






34. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






36. Space above the stage - Space above the stage where scenery may be lifted out of sight by means of ropes and pulleys






37. A lighting instrument characterized by hard-edged light with little diffusion; designed for long throws - it is manufactured with fixed and variable focal length lenses; the light beam is shaped with internally mounted shutters.






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






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






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






41. Space above the stage - Space above the stage where scenery may be lifted out of sight by means of ropes and pulleys






42. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






44. Steel framework that runs above the stage that is used to support the rigging system






45. Levels of intensity






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






47. The person in charge backstage; he or she helps the director during rehearsals and then takes charge backstage when the play is performed - also has to deal with performer's behavior






48. A curtain that travels up and down inside a guide; fire curtain track






49. A performance space in which the audience sits in front of the stage and views as if through a picture frame






50. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium