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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. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. (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






9. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






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






12. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






13. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






14. The person in charge backstage; he or she helps the director during rehearsals and then takes charge backstage when the play is performed - also has to deal with performer's behavior






15. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






17. 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






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






19. Any incline of audience or stage.






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






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






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






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






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






25. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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






27. Any incline of audience or stage.






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






29. Levels of intensity






30. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






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






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






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






36. A curtain that travels up and down inside a guide; fire curtain track






37. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






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






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






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






42. Helps to protect the audience from fires that happen on stage - comes in fast and helps to conceal the fire in one place






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






44. 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






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






46. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






47. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






48. Plug in wall






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






50. Plug in wall