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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show






2. Also called the main drape - the grand curtain - or the main rag; the one that has to open for the show to start






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






4. Made of channels - A visual or aural signal that indicates the beginning of an action - line of dialogue - or piece of music






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






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






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






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






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






10. The person who finds the financial investors - hires the director and production staff - sets the budget - and pays the bills for a theatrical production






11. 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.






12. Lighting instrument whose name refers to the etched or contoured glass lens






13. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






15. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






17. A hose connection for a fire hose






18. Two instruments - same circuit






19. A curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies






20. The purchase (hand) line runs through the __________ so it can be secured in place.






21. Set that's on the ground to stand on; painted






22. 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






23. 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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






29. Hire and fire Managing Director and Artistic Director - these are patrons w/ money & connections - in the upper echelons of authority and want to help theater but doesn't necessarily know how






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






31. Final artistic choices go to






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






33. 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






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






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






36. Lighting position: anti-pro - or anti-proscenium






37. Lighting position: anti-pro - or anti-proscenium






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






39. (Seating) entering & exiting at extreme ends; Zellerbach Playhouse is like this






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






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






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






43. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






45. Painted boards that the scenic designer uses to communicate with the scenic artist






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






47. Figures out place - theme of season and has final say






48. A platform where pig irons are loaded onto or off of arbors






49. Figures out place - theme of season and has final say






50. Underneath the stage where things are stored (like ERS' or Fresnels and seats)