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






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






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






4. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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






6. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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






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






10. 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






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






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






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






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






15. 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






16. Plug in wall






17. 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






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






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






20. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






22. Makes shoes






23. Plug in wall






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






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






26. 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






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






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






29. Fire curtain used to be called this






30. 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






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






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






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






34. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






36. Orchestra pit where the band plays






37. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






39. Grainer






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






41. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






43. Levels of intensity






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






45. Two instruments - same circuit






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






47. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






48. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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