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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Also known as legs - flats or curtains at the extreme right and left of stage






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Most commonly used lighting instrument in the theatre that we focused






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






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






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






14. Two instruments - same circuit






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






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






17. 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






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






19. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






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






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






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






24. Plug in wall






25. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






26. Grainer






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






28. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






30. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






36. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






37. 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






38. 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






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






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






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






42. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






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






45. The part of the stage closest to the audience






46. Final artistic choices go to






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






48. Pressure






49. 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






50. Makes shoes