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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A metal cutout that is placed in front of the lens of a lighting instrument to create different shadowed images on stage






2. 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






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. In the theatre - the person who decides where the lighting instruments should go - how they should be colored - and which ones should be on at any particular time






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. (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






13. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






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






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






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






18. Also known as teasers - hung over head of the stage main use is to mask any equpiment usually fixtures you dont want audience to see






19. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






21. 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






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






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






24. Fire curtain used to be called this






25. Painted boards that the scenic designer uses to communicate with the scenic artist






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






27. First rules of safety in theater






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






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






30. In the theatre - the person who decides where the lighting instruments should go - how they should be colored - and which ones should be on at any particular time






31. The person who finds the financial investors - hires the director and production staff - sets the budget - and pays the bills for a theatrical production






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Two instruments - same circuit






39. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






41. First rules of safety in theater






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. Scenery that represents three-dimensional space on a flat surface






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






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






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






50. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)