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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. (Walls) - Flat pieces of theatrical scenery which are painted and positioned on stage so as to give the appearance of buildings or other background






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






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






4. 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






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






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






7. Levels of intensity






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






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






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






11. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






18. What kind of pipe batten does Zellerbach use/order?






19. Any incline of audience or stage.






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






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






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






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






24. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






26. First rules of safety in theater






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






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






29. Two instruments - same circuit






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






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






32. Pressure






33. Levels of intensity






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






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






36. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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






38. Makes shoes






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






40. A hose connection for a fire hose






41. What kind of pipe batten does Zellerbach use/order?






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






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






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






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






46. 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






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






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






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






50. Plug in wall