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






2. 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






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






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






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






6. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






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






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






10. 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






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






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






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






14. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






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






18. Grainer






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






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






21. Pressure






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






23. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






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






26. The purchase (hand) line runs through the __________ so it can be secured in place.






27. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






29. 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






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






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






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






33. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






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






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






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






38. First rules of safety in theater






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






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






41. 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






42. 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






43. 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






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






45. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






48. Directions from the actor's point of view






49. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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