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






2. 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






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






4. Makes shoes






5. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






6. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






7. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. (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






15. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






16. 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






17. 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






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






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






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






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






22. Orchestra pit where the band plays






23. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






25. (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






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






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






28. 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






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






30. Any incline of audience or stage.






31. Two instruments - same circuit






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






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






34. Orchestra pit where the band plays






35. Fire curtain used to be called this






36. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Makes shoes






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






47. Grainer






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






49. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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