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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. An imaginary line running from the front to the back of the stage through the exact center of the proscenium arch






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






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






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






5. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






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






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






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






10. Levels of intensity






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






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






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






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






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






16. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






17. 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






18. Any incline of audience or stage.






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






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






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






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






23. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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






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






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






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






28. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






29. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






30. Grainer






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






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






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






34. 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






35. A hose connection for a fire hose






36. Two instruments - same circuit






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






38. 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






39. 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.






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






41. Main wheel at the top of the counterweight arbor system






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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






48. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






50. Plug in wall