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






2. Pressure






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






4. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






5. Final artistic choices go to






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






7. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






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






10. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






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






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






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






15. 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






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






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






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






19. 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






20. Helps to protect the audience from fires that happen on stage - comes in fast and helps to conceal the fire in one place






21. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






23. 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






24. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






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






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






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






29. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






31. 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






32. (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






33. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






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






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






38. Any incline of audience or stage.






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






40. Lighting instrument whose name refers to the etched or contoured glass lens






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






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






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






44. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






45. 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.






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






47. 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






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






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






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