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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. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






3. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






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






7. Front part or area of the stage extending past the main act curtain; also called lip






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






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






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






11. 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






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






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






14. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






15. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






17. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






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






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






21. Makes shoes






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






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






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






25. (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






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






27. Mounted to the gridiron or support steel that supports and changes the direction of a lift line rope between the load and the head block






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






37. 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






38. Anything and everything in lobby - downstage from proscenium






39. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






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






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






43. The area onstage furthest away from the audience






44. 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






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






46. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






47. 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






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






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






50. 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