Tech Theatre 1 (Flashcard #6)

Front

What is used in the theatre for securing items and cables, lifts off easily without leaving a sticky mess, and is often used to spike the stage?

Back

Gaff Tape

Front

A thin metal plate etched to produce a design which can then be projected by a profile spotlight.

Back

Gobo

Front

A large roll-up door, usually made of metal, that is tall enough and wide enough to move large pieces of scenery through. It is typically between the scene shop and the loading dock of a theatre.

Back

Garage Door

Front

A low profile of scenery that constant by itself, used to mask the bottom of the cycle or backdrop and to give the illusion of distance.

Back

Ground Row

Front

A curtain closest to the proscenium, usually made of the same material as the act curtain and used to lower the height of the proscenium opening.

Back

Grand

Front

When activated by bright light, this tape glows in the dark. It is primarily used backstage (sometimes on stage) at the edge of platforms, stairs, etc, so that actors, crew and techs can see the edge and don’t trip and fall during a black out.

Back

Glow Tape

Front

What is the metal frame that holds a square of gel in place in front of the lighting instrument?

Back

Gel Frame

Front

A light left burning overnight on stage to keep friendly spirits illuminated and unfriendly spirits at bay.

Back

Ghostlight

Front

A compressed air lifting device used to reach instruments while focusing.

Back

Genie

Front

A sheet of plastic usually composed of a colored resin sandwiched between two clear pieces.

Back

Gel