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






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






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






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






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






6. 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






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






8. Two instruments - same circuit






9. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






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






12. A hose connection for a fire hose






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






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






15. Orchestra pit where the band plays






16. A hose connection for a fire hose






17. Correct order of a 5 line system pipe






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






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






20. 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






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






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






23. Fire curtain used to be called this






24. (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






25. A curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies






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






27. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






29. Flat view - floor plan of the stage and set (used to scale) - view of area if room came off






30. The part of the stage closest to the audience






31. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






32. Painted set on the ground which the actors stand on






33. Plug in wall






34. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






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






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






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






39. (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






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






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






42. Makes shoes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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