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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. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






3. To use a fire extinguish (acronym)






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






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






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






7. A stage area out of sight of the audience






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






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






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






11. What type of stage is Zellerbach playhouse?






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






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






14. The part of the stage closest to the audience






15. 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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. 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






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






24. 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






25. Designer that usually determines the color of the show






26. Final artistic choices go to






27. 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






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






29. Large portables pieces of the stage setting






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






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






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






33. Orchestra pit where the band plays






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






35. 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






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






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






38. Concierge - takes care of everyone - handles contracts






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






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






41. (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






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






43. Made up of dimmers - map of plot






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






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






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






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






48. 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






49. Also called the main drape - the grand curtain - or the main rag; the one that has to open for the show to start






50. Directions from the actor's point of view