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






2. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






4. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






5. A thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects






6. 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






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






8. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






9. First rules of safety in theater






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






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






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






22. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






23. 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.






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






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






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






27. The person who finds the financial investors - hires the director and production staff - sets the budget - and pays the bills for a theatrical production






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






29. The person who finds the financial investors - hires the director and production staff - sets the budget - and pays the bills for a theatrical production






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






36. Plug in wall






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






38. Fire curtain used to be called this






39. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






40. 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






41. Pressure






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






43. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






44. 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






45. 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






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






47. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






49. A hose connection for a fire hose






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