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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Flat view of area from a direction (north - south - east - west and in between)






2. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Two instruments - same circuit






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






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






12. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






20. 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.






21. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






23. Fire curtain used to be called this






24. The side areas of the stage - out of view of the audience; the area where the actors wait for their entrances






25. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






28. 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






29. 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.






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






31. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






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. Painted boards that the scenic designer uses to communicate with the scenic artist






35. A thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects






36. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






37. The side areas of the stage - out of view of the audience; the area where the actors wait for their entrances






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






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






40. In the theatre - the person who decides where the lighting instruments should go - how they should be colored - and which ones should be on at any particular time






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






42. (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






43. Grainer






44. The part of the stage closest to the audience






45. First rules of safety in theater






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






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






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






49. 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






50. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?







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