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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 stage area out of sight of the audience






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






3. 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.






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






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






6. (Seating) entering & exiting at extreme ends; Zellerbach Playhouse is like this






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






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






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






10. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






11. 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






12. Directions from the actor's point of view






13. Makes shoes






14. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






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






17. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






19. 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






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






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






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






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






25. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






26. 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






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






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






29. Two instruments - same circuit






30. First rules of safety in theater






31. Makes shoes






32. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






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






35. A hose connection for a fire hose






36. A system of rigging and ropes that is used to raise and lower scenery within on stage - operated by hand or mechanically from backstage.






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






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






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






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






41. Everything filters through from Artistic Team - knows budget of time - labor - and money; keeps everyone in communication - conductor/diplomat






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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






49. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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