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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






4. Set that's on the ground to stand on; painted






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






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






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






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






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






10. (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






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






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






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






14. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






16. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






18. Directions from the actor's point of view






19. (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






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






21. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






22. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






24. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. The part of the stage closest to the audience






32. First rules of safety in theater






33. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






34. Lighting position: anti-pro - or anti-proscenium






35. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






43. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






45. Makes shoes






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






47. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






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