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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. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






3. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






5. Levels of intensity






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






7. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






9. First rules of safety in theater






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






23. 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






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






25. (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






26. Makes shoes






27. 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.






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






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






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






31. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






33. 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






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






35. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






36. 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






37. Any incline of audience or stage.






38. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






40. Plug in wall






41. Grainer






42. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






43. A hose connection for a fire hose






44. 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.






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






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






47. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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






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