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






2. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






3. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






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






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






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






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






9. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






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






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






13. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Final artistic choices go to






21. 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






22. Levels of intensity






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






30. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






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






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






34. Directions from the actor's point of view






35. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






37. 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






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






39. 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






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






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






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






43. Pressure






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






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






46. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






48. 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






49. Final artistic choices go to






50. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts