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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. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






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






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






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






6. Any arangment of cloth or other material that curves around the rear of the stage and partiall down the sides usually neutral in color it is often lighted to represent the sky or used as a projection surface






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






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






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






10. Two instruments - same circuit






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






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






13. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






15. 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






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






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






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






19. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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






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






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






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






24. The part of the stage closest to the audience






25. Plug in wall






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






27. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






28. The part of the stage closest to the audience






29. 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






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






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






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






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






34. 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






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






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






37. 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






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






39. 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.






40. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






42. Flat view of area from a direction (north - south - east - west and in between)






43. Flat view of area from a direction (north - south - east - west and in between)






44. Pressure






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






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






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






48. A hose connection for a fire hose






49. Pressure






50. Made up of dimmers - map of plot