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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. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






3. Steel framework that runs above the stage that is used to support the rigging system






4. Two instruments - same circuit






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






6. First rules of safety in theater






7. Directions from the actor's point of view






8. The part of the stage closest to the audience






9. Made of channels - A visual or aural signal that indicates the beginning of an action - line of dialogue - or piece of music






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






11. (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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Fire curtain used to be called this






18. (Seating) entering & exiting at extreme ends; Zellerbach Playhouse is like this






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






20. Lighting instrument whose name refers to the etched or contoured glass lens






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






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






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






24. Orchestra pit where the band plays






25. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






26. 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.






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






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. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






32. 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






33. 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.






34. Grainer






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






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






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






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






39. Flat view of area if cut or sliced - like a dissection and see inner workings of multiple levels






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






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






42. Any incline of audience or stage.






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






44. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






46. Pressure






47. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






48. 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






49. Makes shoes






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