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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Two instruments - same circuit






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






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






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






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






6. 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






7. 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.






8. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






9. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






10. 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.






11. 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






12. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






14. 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






15. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






17. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






19. 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






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






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






22. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






25. 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






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






27. (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






28. 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






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






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






31. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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






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






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






35. 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






36. Directions from the actor's point of view






37. 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






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






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






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






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






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






43. (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






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






45. 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






46. Most commonly used lighting instrument in the theatre that we focused






47. Levels of intensity






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






49. 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






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







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