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






2. 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






3. 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






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






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






6. (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






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






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






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






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






11. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






12. First rules of safety in theater






13. The side areas of the stage - out of view of the audience; the area where the actors wait for their entrances






14. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






16. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






17. 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






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






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






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






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






22. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






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






25. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






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






28. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






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






41. First rules of safety in theater






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






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






44. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






45. A hose connection for a fire hose






46. 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






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






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






49. A hose connection for a fire hose






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