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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A platform where pig irons are loaded onto or off of arbors






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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. The part of the stage closest to the audience






8. Fire curtain used to be called this






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






10. A stage area out of sight of the audience






11. 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






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






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






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






15. Directions from the actor's point of view






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






21. First rules of safety in theater






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






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






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






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






26. Figures out place - theme of season and has final say






27. 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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






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






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






38. Two instruments - same circuit






39. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






42. 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






43. Any incline of audience or stage.






44. Final artistic choices go to






45. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






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






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






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






49. A hose connection for a fire hose






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