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






2. 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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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






9. Grainer






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






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






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






13. Final artistic choices go to






14. Flat view of area from a direction (north - south - east - west and in between)






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






16. Any incline of audience or stage.






17. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






19. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






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






22. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






24. First rules of safety in theater






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






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






27. Directions from the actor's point of view






28. Plug in wall






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






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






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






32. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






34. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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






37. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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






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






40. Levels of intensity






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






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






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






44. Levels of intensity






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






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






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






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






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






50. Final artistic choices go to