Stage Production

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Stage Production

Fall Final Review

2nd Year Students

Part One: Safety

List 5 safety rules we have discussed in class this year.

SEE NOTES FOR MORE EXAMPLES

1.)  Wear eye protection

2.)  Get instructor’s permission before using any equipment

3.)  Report all accidents and near accidents

4.)  Tie back long hair

5.)  Always leave guards on blades

***Please review all safety rules studied in class. Any safety rules we have discussed in the past semester may appear on the exam. ***

Part Two: Stage Directions

Draw a diagram of the stage below and label the stage directions on your diagram.

Audience

Part Three: Matching

Write the letter of the correct definition on the line next to the number of the corresponding term.

___D___ 1.) Sound Designer A.) Oversees the entire process of staging a

production; coordinates everything that

happens on stage

___B____ 2.) Set Designer B.) Designs the physical appearance of the

performance space and the structures

in which actors perform.

__H____ 3.) Wardrobe Supervisor C.) Strives to illuminate actors and set, as

well as establish play’s time, place, and mood

___F___ 4.) Technical Director D.) Decides what kind of music and sound

effects are needed and whether they should be live or recorded

____A__ 5.) Director E.) Responsible for the overall look of any

clothing or accessories the actors wear

on stage

___I___ 6.) Grip F.) Coordinates all technical personnel,

from designers to technicians;

responsible for safety

____C__ 7.) Lighting Designer G.) Manages the crew in charge of

gathering, organizing, and maintaining

props

____G__ 8.) Props Master/Mistress H.) Oversees the construction of costumes,

as well as changes and costume

maintenance

____J__ 9.) Master Electrician I.) Responsible for changing the set from

scene to scene

___E___ 10.) Costume Designer J.) Heads the crew that will hang and focus

lights, as well as run the light board during a show

Part Four: Wood Construction Tools and More!

Fill in the blanks with the best response.

1.) A type of hammer should be used for prying things apart: ______rip hammer______

2.) The type of wrench studied in class that has adjustable jaws: adjustable crescent wrench___

3.) This hand tool should be used to tap lumber into place or to tap a bolt out of a

piece of lumber: ______mallet______

4.) A of measuring device that can be used to measure both 90 and 45 degree angles:

______speed square______

5.) A type of device that can be used to mark the shape of a curve: __spline curve______

6.) A measuring device we use to we use to draw a straight line over a large area: ______

______snap line______

7.) This type of device can be used to drill a perfectly round hole into a piece of lumber:

______hole saw______

8.) The name of the mid-priced gold screw we most generally use for wood scenery

construction: ______wood screw______

9.) A type of saw that can make curved cuts: ______jigsaw______

10.) Another name for a portable circular saw: ______skil saw______

11.) A type of manual hand saw, studied in class that is used to cut with the grain of the wood:

______rip saw______

12.) A type of portable power saw that is good for making curved cuts: _jig saw______

13.) We generally use this piece of hardware to secure wood platforms together: ______carriage bolt______

14.) A type of device used to attach lumber to a saw horse or lighting instruments to a batten: ____c clamp______

15.) The structure above the stage from which battens are suspended: ______grid______.

16.) Power saw that utilizes a 12” blade in a fixed downward stroke: __miter saw______

Part Five: Fill in the Blank

According to information studied in class, fill in the blank with the most correct response.

1. Where is the worst place to stand when someone is using a portable power saw? From

which area should you stay clear?

Behind the person

2. How can you check to make sure a corner is square? Describe the process.

Align two pieces of lumber flush, align them with the carpenters square, and adjust until perfectly square (the corners are at a perfect 90 degree angle)

3. What types of materials are used to construct a flat?

1 x 4’s, lauan, wood screws

4.) What is the true size of a 1” x 4”?

¾” x 3 ½”

5.) What materials are used to construct a platform?

2 x 4’s, ¾” plywood, decking screws

6.)  What is the true size of a 2” x 4”?

1 1/2 ” x 3 ½”

7.) What was the name of our fall play?

Mary Poppins

8.) What should you do if there is a spill in the shop?

Guard it, tell your instructor, and clean it up

Part Eight: Scale Drawing and Design

Draw each of the following symbols.

1.) Door:

2.) Window:

3.) 3 Pieces of Furniture (please label):

4.) What is the first thing you should consider when planning a set with moving pieces/multiple sets?

transitions

5.) If you are building a 48” tall platform, what should the height of the legs be?

47¼“

6.) What is the standard height and depth of a step?

8” high, 1’ deep

On the back of this paper, draw a 4’ X 8’ platform in 1/2” scale. Include two braces. Label the dimensions of each piece of lumber.

We will review in class. In this example, your measurements should be 4’0”, 7,9”, and 3’0.”

On the back of this paper, draw a 3’ X 7’ flat in 1/2” scale. Include two braces. Label the dimensions of each piece of lumber and the names of each part of the flat.

We will review in class.

Part Six: Fly System (second/third years only)

Define the following terms.

1.) Counterweight Arbor

An arbor at the top of the system that holds weights that run along the track

2.) Hand/Purchase Line

Rope used to raise or lower a batten

3.) Lift Lines

The wire ropes that support the pipe batten

4.) Loft Block

Pulley that runs lift lines 90 degrees SR or SL

5.) Outrigger

A barrier device that protects counterweight arbors from scenery, etc. that may be leaned against them. Often also supports index lights

Name three types of curtains.

1.)  travelers

2.)  teasers

3.)  legs

What specialty equipment do actors wear when they are flown?

Harnesses

Part Seven: Reflection

Reflect on your production/building experiences this semester. Be prepared to write a paragraph explaining your greatest accomplishments this semester and what you would most still like to learn in the spring.