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Be able to define/describe the theatre spaces, including a diagram of the stage and seating.
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Be able to define/describe the theatre spaces, including a diagram of the stage and seating.
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What kind of theatre space is this?
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What kind of theatre space is this?
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Which theatre space often makes the biggest use of a fly system?
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Which theatre space often uses stage directions based on a clock or compass points?
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The musical Lost in Space performed in an open air park is an example of
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A a play about the prison system performed in an abandoned prison cell is an example of
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Which theatre space has to have short scenery making use of furniture and the visual of the floor space?
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Which theatre space often has a shallow upstage space
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Which theatre space has all of its entrances and exits through the audience area?
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Be able to define/describe the items listed under theatre terminology
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Tall, narrow curtains that hang down on the sides to mask the actors backstage are called
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A short, wide curtain that masks the lights or overhead elements is called
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A series of perpendicular pipes used for hanging lights and/or scenery,
easily seen overhead in Roberts is called
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An entrance through the stage floor is called
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A rope or cable system used bring scenery in and out of the playing space
by storing it overhead is called
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Space behind the set used to get from one side of the stage to the other is called
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Where are Orchestra seats most likely located?
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Where are Mezzanine seats most likely to be?
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Where are the box booms?
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The vomitoria is a space in the green room for actors who are sick
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A steel tube attached to cables used for raising and lowering scenery and lights is a
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What is the space between the legs where actors or scenery can be hidden?
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What is a recessed box on the deck with jacks for audio, lighting, or power?
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Be able to name 8 safety rules for working in the shop/theatre.
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Any respirator is suitable to use when using spray paint
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Spray paints should only be used outdoors or in a spray booth
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You do not need to wear safety goggles if you have shatter resistant eyeglasses.
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Gloves are specialized based on the material being handled.
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You can use headphones in place of earplugs if they are noise canceling.
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If someone is using a power tool, the way to get their attention is to gently tap them on the shoulder.
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A face shield gives more protection than safety glasses for flying debris.
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Swinging your hips side to side is a effective way to check the safety of your clothing.
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Be able to name 4 members of the Creative Team and 2 members each of the Scenic, Lighting, and Costume production teams, not including designers and assistant designers.
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Be able to define/describe the various production positions based on production area and job description/responsibilities.
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The charge artist is the head scenic painter
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Who is the person in charge of securing the funding for a production?
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Person in charge of scheduling and tracking budgets of scenery, costumes, lighting, props, etc.
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Who is the person who figures out how to make patterns for costume construction based on the designer's renderings?
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The person in charge of costume assembly is the First Hand, so called because they are the first person to handle the pattern pieces once they are cut out.
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Who is the person in charge of realizing the Lighting Designer's work and manages the hang and focus and lighting technical prep?
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Who is in charge of taking care of the acting company, including securing housing, flights, transit, doctor visits, etc.?
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Extra credit of you know the names of the people at Elon who fill the various production positions.
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Be able to describe the 3 kinds of theatre company models.
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The Broadway model is usually non-profit.
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Regional theatres usually have full time/seasonal staff, augmented by directors, designers, and actors hired on a show by show basis.
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In the Tour model, a company brings its own technical team which is completely responsible for loading in and running the show.
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In the Broadway model, there is a mix of union and non-union employees.
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A Road House is a venue that brings in touring shows and events as well as a Patrick Swayze move from the 80's.
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In the Broadway model, an Artistic Director and Board of Directors come up with a season of related shows as a way to make a profit.
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The tour model applies to concerts, circus, rodeo, ice shows, and corporate events as well as theatre.
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Regional Theatres usually have to rent time in a separate performance space.
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Which fabric is NOT a common theatre fabric
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This is a guillotine or lift curtain.
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What kind of curtain is this?
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Be able to diagram the parts of a drop.
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Be able to diagram the parts of a drop
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Be able to define/describe the different kinds of drops.
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A theatre fabric that has a special weave that is opaque when lit from the front but transparent when lit from behind is called netting.
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A seamless drop is better for back light and less expensive
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Seamed drops can work very well is they are lit only from the front.
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A drop that raises and lowers by rolling up onto a pipe is called a kabuki drop.
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These kinds of drops are used with netting and are good for creating forest scenes.
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A cyclorama is a drop at the back with small lights to create the look of a starry night.
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Be able to describe the kinds of designer drawings based on purpose, who uses them, and what the view is of.
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A white card model is a 3 dimensional rough draft of the set without decoration, while the finished model is a painted and textured 3D representation of the set.
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The ground plan is a view of the theatre as if it was sliced in half down the centerline.
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The rear elevation shows how 2 dimensional scenery (such as flats) will be constructed.
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It's important to show the director the lighting plot.
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More complex scenery may need an orthographic drawing, which shows the object from the front, top, side, and other angles if necessary.
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A scenic rendering is a rough drawing of the set used to discuss ideas.
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Which is a properly drawn centerline?
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Assuming scale is correct, this is an accurate drawing of this window.
