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






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






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






4. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






7. First rules of safety in theater






8. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






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






11. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






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






14. 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






15. Final artistic choices go to






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






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






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






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






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






21. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






22. (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






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






24. Most effective device for controlling a fire in the theatre - or any building






25. Two instruments - same circuit






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






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






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






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






30. The part of the stage closest to the audience






31. Orchestra pit where the band plays






32. 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






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






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






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






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






37. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






38. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






40. Levels of intensity






41. Someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show






42. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






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






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






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






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






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






48. A hose connection for a fire hose






49. 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






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