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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. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






4. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






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






7. 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






8. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






9. Directions from the actor's point of view






10. Plug in wall






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






12. A performance space in which the audience sits all around the stage; sometimes called in-the-round






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






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






15. Mounted to the gridiron or support steel that supports and changes the direction of a lift line rope between the load and the head block






16. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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






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






25. Two instruments - same circuit






26. The part of the stage closest to the audience






27. Grainer






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






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






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






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






32. (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






33. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






34. Scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen






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






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






37. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






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






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






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






42. Levels of intensity






43. 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






44. Six steps to hang a light (fresnel or ellipsoidals)






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






46. 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






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






48. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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






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