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






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






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






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






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






6. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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






8. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






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






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






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






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






14. Also known as legs - flats or curtains at the extreme right and left of stage






15. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






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






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






20. First rules of safety in theater






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






22. 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






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






24. Also known as legs - flats or curtains at the extreme right and left of stage






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






26. 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






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






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






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






30. Levels of intensity






31. Two instruments - same circuit






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






40. 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






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






42. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






43. Plug in wall






44. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






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






47. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






48. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






50. 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