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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. Final artistic choices go to






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






3. 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






4. Makes shoes






5. 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






6. A curtain or drop made of gauze-like fabric; when lighted from the front - it is opaque - but is transparent if lighted from the back; a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater






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






8. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






9. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The part of the stage closest to the audience






17. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






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






26. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






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






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






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






32. Grainer






33. Plug in wall






34. The part of the stage closest to the audience






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






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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






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






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






45. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






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






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






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