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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. An imaginary line running from the front to the back of the stage through the exact center of the proscenium arch






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






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






4. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






6. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






7. A stage area out of sight of the audience






8. 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






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






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






11. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






12. 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






13. Fire curtain used to be called this






14. In the theatre - the person who decides where the lighting instruments should go - how they should be colored - and which ones should be on at any particular time






15. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






17. 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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Most effective device for controlling a fire in the theatre - or any building






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






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






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






27. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






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






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






32. A lighting instrument characterized by hard-edged light with little diffusion; designed for long throws - it is manufactured with fixed and variable focal length lenses; the light beam is shaped with internally mounted shutters.






33. In the theatre - the person who decides where the lighting instruments should go - how they should be colored - and which ones should be on at any particular time






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






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






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






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






38. Also known as teasers - hung over head of the stage main use is to mask any equpiment usually fixtures you dont want audience to see






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






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






41. 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






42. First rules of safety in theater






43. A lighting instrument characterized by hard-edged light with little diffusion; designed for long throws - it is manufactured with fixed and variable focal length lenses; the light beam is shaped with internally mounted shutters.






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






45. Also known as teasers - hung over head of the stage main use is to mask any equpiment usually fixtures you dont want audience to see






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






47. Most effective device for controlling a fire in the theatre - or any building






48. Hanging cloth used as a blind - especially for a window






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






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







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