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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Scenery that represents three-dimensional space on a flat surface






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






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






4. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






5. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






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






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






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






11. First rules of safety in theater






12. 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






13. 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.






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






15. Grainer






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. 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






22. 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






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






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






25. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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






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






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






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






31. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






32. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






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






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






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






37. Orchestra pit where the band plays






38. Levels of intensity






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






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






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






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






43. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






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. 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






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






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






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






50. Any incline of audience or stage.