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Stagecraft Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Front part or area of the stage extending past the main act curtain; also called lip






2. 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.






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






4. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






5. Final artistic choices go to






6. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






8. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






11. (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






12. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






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






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






17. Any incline of audience or stage.






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






19. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






21. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






23. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






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






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






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






28. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






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






31. Makes shoes






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






33. A performance space in which the audience sits in front of the stage and views as if through a picture frame






34. 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






35. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






37. Stage weights that remain on arbor when there are no scenery or lights attached






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






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






40. (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






41. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






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






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






45. Flat view - floor plan of the stage and set (used to scale) - view of area if room came off






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. Grainer