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






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






3. Makes shoes






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






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






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






7. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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






16. 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






17. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Grainer






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






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






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






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






33. First rules of safety in theater






34. 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






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






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






37. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






38. 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






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






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






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






42. 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






43. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






46. Any incline of audience or stage.






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






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






49. 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






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