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






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






3. Reinforcers that joints in wood and metal - anything that connects (Keystone - corner block - anything that bridges two pieces together )






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






5. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






6. A theater stage that extends out into the audience's part of a theater and has seats on three sides






7. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






9. A hose connection for a fire hose






10. 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






11. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






13. Grainer






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






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






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






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






18. The purchase (hand) line runs through the __________ so it can be secured in place.






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






24. Grainer






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






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






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






28. Makes shoes






29. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






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






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






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






34. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






35. Two instruments - same circuit






36. Any incline of audience or stage.






37. 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






38. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






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






41. 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






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






43. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






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