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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. Grainer






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






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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






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






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






16. Levels of intensity






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






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






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






20. (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






21. 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






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






23. Pressure






24. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






25. Makes shoes






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






27. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






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






30. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






31. Two instruments - same circuit






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






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






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






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






36. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






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






39. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






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






47. First rules of safety in theater






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






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






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