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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Scenic term - deceiving the eye: from far away looks real but close it's just tricky talent






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






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






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






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






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






8. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






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






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






12. Also known as legs - flats or curtains at the extreme right and left of stage






13. Set that's on the ground to stand on; painted






14. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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






17. First rules of safety in theater






18. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






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






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






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






23. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






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






27. 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






28. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






29. Final artistic choices go to






30. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






32. Makes shoes






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






34. (Walls) - Flat pieces of theatrical scenery which are painted and positioned on stage so as to give the appearance of buildings or other background






35. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






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






38. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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






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






46. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






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






49. (Walls) - Flat pieces of theatrical scenery which are painted and positioned on stage so as to give the appearance of buildings or other background






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