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






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






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






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






5. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






6. A curtain or drop made of gauze-like fabric; when lighted from the front - it is opaque - but is transparent if lighted from the back; a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater






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






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






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






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






11. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






13. 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.






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






15. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






17. Grainer






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






19. 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






20. Fire curtain used to be called this






21. First rules of safety in theater






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






23. Levels of intensity






24. Makes shoes






25. Final artistic choices go to






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Levels of intensity






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






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






42. A curtain or drop made of gauze-like fabric; when lighted from the front - it is opaque - but is transparent if lighted from the back; a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






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






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