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






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






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






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






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






7. Fire curtain used to be called this






8. 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






9. One that makes - trims - designs hats; also sometimes handles accessories






10. 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






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






12. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. Orchestra pit where the band plays






18. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






20. 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






21. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






24. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






25. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






27. Teeth per inch (razors/blades) - fewer for softer wood - more cuts through metal (unforgiving)






28. A metal cutout that is placed in front of the lens of a lighting instrument to create different shadowed images on stage






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






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Levels of intensity






39. Teeth per inch (razors/blades) - fewer for softer wood - more cuts through metal (unforgiving)






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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






44. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






47. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






50. 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