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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
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. Painted set on the ground which the actors stand on






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






13. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






14. (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






15. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






17. Levels of intensity






18. The part of the stage closest to the audience






19. Grainer






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






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






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






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






25. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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






27. Makes shoes






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






29. 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.






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






31. Orchestra pit where the band plays






32. 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






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






34. Plug in wall






35. 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






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






37. (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






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






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






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






41. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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






43. 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






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






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






46. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






48. 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






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






50. 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