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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. Flat view of area if cut or sliced - like a dissection and see inner workings of multiple levels






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






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






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






5. A platform where pig irons are loaded onto or off of arbors






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






7. Everything hands on - the person who figures out how the set will be built and then oversees construction - works closest with Scenic Director






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






9. 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






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






11. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






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






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






15. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






18. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






19. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






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






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






24. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






25. Any arangment of cloth or other material that curves around the rear of the stage and partiall down the sides usually neutral in color it is often lighted to represent the sky or used as a projection surface






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






27. Makes shoes






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






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






30. Directions from the actor's point of view






31. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






33. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






34. Pressure






35. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






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






38. 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






39. A hose connection for a fire hose






40. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






42. 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






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






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






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






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






47. Levels of intensity






48. 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






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






50. 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