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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. (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






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






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






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






5. Grainer






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






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






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






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






10. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






11. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Reinforcers that joints in wood and metal - anything that connects (Keystone - corner block - anything that bridges two pieces together )






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






21. Grainer






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






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






24. Pressure






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






26. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






35. (Seating) entering & exiting at extreme ends; Zellerbach Playhouse is like this






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






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






38. 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






39. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






40. Makes shoes






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






42. (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






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






44. First rules of safety in theater






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






46. 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






47. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






49. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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