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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. 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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






9. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






11. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






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






15. A hose connection for a fire hose






16. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






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






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






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






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






22. Made of plastic or vinyl - can project lights and images from front or back of them.






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






24. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






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






27. 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






28. 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






29. Flat view - floor plan of the stage and set (used to scale) - view of area if room came off






30. 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.






31. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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






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






35. A platform where pig irons are loaded onto or off of arbors






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






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






38. 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.






39. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






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






43. (Seating) entering & exiting at extreme ends; Zellerbach Playhouse is like this






44. (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






45. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






47. 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






48. Orchestra pit where the band plays






49. Scenic term - deceiving the eye: from far away looks real but close it's just tricky talent






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