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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. First rules of safety in theater






2. Final artistic choices go to






3. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






5. 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






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






7. A theater stage that extends out into the audience's part of a theater and has seats on three sides






8. A performance space in which the audience sits all around the stage; sometimes called in-the-round






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






10. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






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






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






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






16. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






18. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






20. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






22. A performance space in which the audience sits all around the stage; sometimes called in-the-round






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






24. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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






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






33. Makes shoes






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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






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






46. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






48. Orchestra pit where the band plays






49. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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