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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Most commonly used lighting instrument in the theatre that we focused






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






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






4. 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






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






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






7. A hose connection for a fire hose






8. 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






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






10. Also known as legs - flats or curtains at the extreme right and left of stage






11. 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






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






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






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






15. 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.






16. 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






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






18. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






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






21. Any incline of audience or stage.






22. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






24. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






27. 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






28. 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






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






30. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






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






33. Levels of intensity






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






35. The part of the stage closest to the audience






36. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






38. 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






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






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






41. Orchestra pit where the band plays






42. Any incline of audience or stage.






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






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






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






46. 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






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






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