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






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






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






5. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






6. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






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






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






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






10. Any incline of audience or stage.






11. 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






12. A stage area out of sight of the audience






13. 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






14. Two instruments - same circuit






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






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






17. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






18. First rules of safety in theater






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






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






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






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






23. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






24. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






25. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






26. Directions from the actor's point of view






27. Plug in wall






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






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






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






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






32. Hire and fire Managing Director and Artistic Director - these are patrons w/ money & connections - in the upper echelons of authority and want to help theater but doesn't necessarily know how






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






34. A performance space in which the audience sits all around the stage; sometimes called in-the-round






35. Pressure






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






37. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






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






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






41. 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






42. Hire and fire Managing Director and Artistic Director - these are patrons w/ money & connections - in the upper echelons of authority and want to help theater but doesn't necessarily know how






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Levels of intensity






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