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






2. Main wheel at the top of the counterweight arbor system






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






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






5. (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






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






7. Any incline of audience or stage.






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






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






10. 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






11. 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






12. Main wheel at the top of the counterweight arbor system






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






14. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






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






17. 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






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






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






20. Six steps to hang a light (fresnel or ellipsoidals)






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






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






23. Makes shoes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Orchestra pit where the band plays






44. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






45. Two instruments - same circuit






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






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






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






49. Final artistic choices go to






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