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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. Plug in wall






2. 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






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






4. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






6. Orchestra pit where the band plays






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






13. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






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






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






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






18. What is anything downstage from the plaster line in a proscenium house?






19. 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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






26. Any incline of audience or stage.






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






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






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






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






31. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






33. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






34. Pressure






35. (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






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






37. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. The part of the stage closest to the audience






47. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






49. First rules of safety in theater






50. Underneath the stage where things are stored (like ERS' or Fresnels and seats)