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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. Metal connectors that holds the fire curtain in the air






2. 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






3. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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






5. A stage area out of sight of the audience






6. 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






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






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






9. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






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






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






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






14. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






18. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






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






21. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






22. First rules of safety in theater






23. 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






24. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






25. Levels of intensity






26. Orchestra pit where the band plays






27. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






28. 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.






29. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






31. Two instruments - same circuit






32. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






34. Most effective device for controlling a fire in the theatre - or any building






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






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






37. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






38. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. 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






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