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






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






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






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






5. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






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






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






9. 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.






10. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






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






13. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






14. Directions from the actor's point of view






15. (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






16. Plug in wall






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






18. 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.






19. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






21. Pressure






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






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






24. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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






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






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






29. Levels of intensity






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






31. Plug in wall






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






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






34. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






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






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






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






40. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






41. Pressure






42. Hire and fire Managing Director and Artistic Director - these are patrons w/ money & connections - in the upper echelons of authority and want to help theater but doesn't necessarily know how






43. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






45. Two instruments - same circuit






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






47. A hose connection for a fire hose






48. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






49. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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