Stagecraft Midterm Test

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The individual who has total control over all aspects of creating a theatrical production

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producer

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The individual who develops the prompt book and calls the show is the

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stage manager

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The individual responsible for laying the fabric on the dress form in order to create the desired pattern for eh costume is the

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Draper

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The individual responsible for the research and design of the props in a show is the

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Set designer

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A milliner is a craft person who specializes in

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hat making

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As a set designer the first thing you should complete for a production is

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read the play

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The creative interpretation of a script which unifies the artistic vision of the design team is the

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production concept

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The forum to share information and keep all members of the production informed of progress is the

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Production meeting

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A technical rehearsal for practicing the moving of scenery and props without other elements is

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shift rehearsal

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The drawing of what a finished set design or costume looks like is an

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rendering

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The drawing of a horizontal section of the theatre and scenery is also known as an

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ground plan

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The drawing which shows the location of all of the lighting instruments for a production is an

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Light plot

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Everything for the production must be complete and "locked in" for

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opening

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Good________ is essential for a good production

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communication

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Examining a play to derive all of the important information necessary to work on your design is known as

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analysis

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The time needed for the ideas to develop and for is the

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incubation

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The aspect of the design process which takes place throughout a project and is an important tool in the growth of all who work in theatre is

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evaluation

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_________refers to the length and width of a line

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dimension

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The three dimensional manifestation of shape is know as

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mass

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The juxtaposition of dissimilar design elements is known as

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contrast

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__________can be achieved by arranging the design elements to give a sense of restfulness, stability or equilibrium to the design

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balance

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The quality that differentiates one color from another is

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hue

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________also known as chroma, refers to the amount or percentage of a particular hue in a color mixture

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saturation

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Complementary colors in light yield white light, in paint the yield

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black

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The primary colors in pigments are red, blue and ______

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yellow

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In Greek theatre, the auditorium was known as the

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theatron

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In Greek theatre, the three sided pivoting columns painted with different scenes on each side were known as

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Periaktoi

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In the Roman theatre, the auditorium was known as the

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Cavea

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In the Roman theatre, the awning covering the seats in the auditorium was known as

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Velum

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The stage machinery used on the medieval pageant wagons was also known as

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secrets

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The artistic method of utilizing visual distortion to increase the apparent depth of objects is known as

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forced perspective

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A_________stage is denoted by the up stage end being raised higher than the down stage end

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Raked

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In the Elizabethan theatre, the poor patrons let into the shows for free were known as the

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groundlings

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Where did the groundlings sit

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Pit

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Types of theatre's?

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Arena
thrust
proscenium

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The part of the stage which extends downstage from the proscenium line is the

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apron

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A device which changes the direction of the lift line of a fly is an

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loft block

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The part of a fly system where the load is attached is known as the

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batten

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The safest system for flying scenery in and out is

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counterweight

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The short wide curtains for making across the top of the stage are known as

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upstage

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A removable section of stage floor for creating entrances or special effects is known as a

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trap

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The stage drape which appears opaque when lit form the down stage side or transparent when up stage of the drop is lit is known as a

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scrim

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A form of sky drop which wraps around the sides of the stage is known as

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cyclorama

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The areas left and right of the stage used for storage and making entrances are known as

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wings

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The box in the stage floor where you may find lighting, sound and video receptacles is known as

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floor pocket

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The theatre where the audience views the stage through an opening which acts much like a picture frame is known as a _________ theatre

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proscenium

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A stage curtain which opens to the left and right in a horizontal motion is known as a

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traveler

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The place where the patrons sit to view a production is called the

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house

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The place where actors wait to enter the stage is the

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green room

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In standard flat construction the _______ is the vertical framing member on either side of the flat

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stiles

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In standard flat construction the toggles should be spaced no more than _______ apart

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4'

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When constructing a flat with an arched opening use an _________ to frame out the curved opening

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sweep

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You can hide the seam when booking flats by applying an

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Dutchman

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To properly fold a drop, start with it laying on its

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back

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A________is the brass ring inserted on the top of a drop to create a point to attach a tie line

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Grommet

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When laying out a drop for painting, staple done the corners of the drops and then work stapling to the center of each side

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false

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A wagon with a pivot on the edge is known as a

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Jack-knife

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Platforms are not used to create____ onstage.

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walls

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The joist of the frame for a platform should be spaced in no greater than ______intervals

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2'

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In stair construction, the rule of thumb is that the tread width plus the rise height equals

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18"

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A_______supports the handrail at each end of a railing

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newel post

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The drop which appears transparent when you light upstage of it is known as

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scrim

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When locking platforms together, you can use bolts, clamps and

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roto-locks

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The hardware you install at the bottom of a door flat to support the opening is an

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sill iron

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In standard flat construction, the frame members are connected with keystones and

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cornerblocks

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The material sewn on that gives strength to the top of a drop is

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Jute webbing

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In stair construction ,the framing member which supports the rest of the members is the

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carriage

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The wagon that turns around a central pivot is known as an

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revolve

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A scaled mechanical drawing of a scenic element showing the assembly plan, material and building techniques to be used is known as a

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working drawing

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The most commonly used joint in theatrical construction is the ________
joint.

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butt

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Use an________joint to lengthen a piece of stock material.

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scarf

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The porcess of fusing metal by heating the pieces to be joined to their melting temperature and inducing the metal to flow together before it cools is known as

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welding

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One of the hazards you must protect yourself form when welding is

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ultraviolet light

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In standard flat construction the________is the horizontal framing member found at the top of bottom of the flat.

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rails