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






2. Pressure






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






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






11. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






13. A curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies






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






15. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






17. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






18. First rules of safety in theater






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






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






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






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






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






24. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






25. Two instruments - same circuit






26. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






28. (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






29. Grainer






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






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






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






33. A platform where pig irons are loaded onto or off of arbors






34. Directions from the actor's point of view






35. Lighting position: anti-pro - or anti-proscenium






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






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






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






39. Lighting position: anti-pro - or anti-proscenium






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






41. Plug in wall






42. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






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