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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What kind of pipe batten does Zellerbach use/order?






2. Two instruments - same circuit






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






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






5. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






6. Any incline of audience or stage.






7. 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






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






9. An imaginary line running from the front to the back of the stage through the exact center of the proscenium arch






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






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






12. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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






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






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






33. A passage situated below or behind a tier of seats in an amphitheatre - through which crowds can 'spew out' at the end of a performance.






34. 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






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






36. 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






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






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






39. 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






40. Grainer






41. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






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






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






45. Makes shoes






46. First rules of safety in theater






47. (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






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






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






50. Fire curtain used to be called this