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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What kind of pipe batten does Zellerbach use/order?






2. First rules of safety in theater






3. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






5. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






6. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






7. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






8. 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






9. A hose connection for a fire hose






10. 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






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






12. A performance space in which the audience sits in front of the stage and views as if through a picture frame






13. Grainer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






28. An imaginary line running from the front to the back of the stage through the exact center of the proscenium arch






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






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






31. A curtain or drop made of gauze-like fabric; when lighted from the front - it is opaque - but is transparent if lighted from the back; a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater






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






33. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






34. A stage area out of sight of the audience






35. Fire curtain used to be called this






36. (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






37. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






38. Levels of intensity






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






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






41. 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






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






43. Final artistic choices go to






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






45. The part of the stage closest to the audience






46. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






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






49. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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