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






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






3. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






6. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






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






9. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






28. Plug in wall






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






30. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






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






33. Directions from the actor's point of view






34. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






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






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






38. 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






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






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






41. 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






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






43. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






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






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






48. 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






49. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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