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






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






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






4. Pressure






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Levels of intensity






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






14. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






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






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






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






19. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






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






22. First rules of safety in theater






23. Plug in wall






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






25. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






28. The part of the stage closest to the audience






29. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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






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






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






33. Two instruments - same circuit






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






35. Fire curtain used to be called this






36. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






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






39. Pressure






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






41. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. 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