Quiz#1 Review (P1 of 3) - Ch1

Jobs in Theatre

LSCM Stagecraft: Chapter 1

This presentation highlights and expands on some of the important topics discussed in Chapter 1. 

Please take your time looking over the terms, answer the questions honestly, and be sure to view all associated videos. 

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #1:

What theatre job involves overseeing all aspects of the artistic production of the organization, such as assessing and selecting the performances that will be shown, recruiting actors and performers, setting production schedules as well managing budgets.

• Artistic Director

• Production Manager

• Technical Director

• Stage Manager

Artistic Director

This position involves overseeing all aspects of the artistic production of the organization, such as assessing and selecting the performances that will be shown, recruiting actors and performers, setting production schedules as well as managing budgets. 

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #2:

This person works with the management team, technical crew and designers to make sure the technical elements of a show are completed safely, on time and on budget.

• Production Manager

• Technical Director

• Stage Manager

• Sound Engineer

Production Manager

works with the management team, technical crew and Designers to make sure the technical elements of a show are completed safely, on time and on budget. Production Managers work on a variety of different shows for a theatre season. 

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #3:

This person is in charge of designing the space in which the story of the play told.

• Scenic Designer

• Stage Manager

• Costume Designer

• Production Manager

Scenic Designer

Scenic design (also known as scenography, stage design, set design, or production design) is the creation of theatrical, as well as film or television scenery. 

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #4:

This person is in charge of designing the atmosphere of a performance by manipulating the color, texture, intensity, and movement of light.

• Lighting Designer

• Scenic Designer

• Costume Designer

• Sound Designer

Lighting Designer

works with the Director, Artistic Director and/or Lighting Technicians to create the visuals for lighting, lasers, strobes, spots and sometimes video screens for a performance.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #5:

This person designs the clothing and accessories for characters in films, stage productions or television shows.

• Costume Designer

• Wardrobe

• Projection Designer

• Stage Manager

Costume Designer

a person who designs costumes for a film, stage production or television show. The role of the costume designer is to create the characters' outfits/costumes and balance the scenes with texture and colour, etc.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #6:

This person creates all projections shown on stage, including still photos and filmed footage.

• Projection Designer

• Stage Manager

• Technical Director

• Stagehand

Projection Designer

creates all projections shown on stage, including still photos and filmed footage. They work with other scenic design elements to create the setting for a production story to unfold.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #7:

This person is responsible for purchasing construction materials and the supervising the building of scenery.

• Technical Director

• Director

• Carpenter

• Stagehand

Technical Director

is responsible for purchasing construction materials, supervising the building of scenery, transporting set pieces from the shop to the theatre stage, mounting the scenery onstage, overseeing the work of the scenic crews during rehearsals and performances, and maintaining the shop’s equipment and supplies. 

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #8:

This person constructs sets for theatrical productions.

• Carpenter

• Electrician

• Wardrobe

• Prop Master

Carpenter

works to construct sets for theatrical productions. In theatre, a carpenter is a stagehand who builds sets and stage elements. 

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #9:

This person works backstage setting up the scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, and special effects for a production.

• Stagehand

• Wardrobe

• Prop Master

• Stage Manager

Stagehand

a person who works backstage or behind the scenes in theatres, film, television, or location performance. Their work include setting up the scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, and special effects for a production.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #10:

Scenic items that were previously built such as flats, platforms, and steps that are on hand for use in different productions.

• Stock Scenery

• Shifting Scenery

• Final Dress

• Ballyhoo

Vocab: 

STOCK SCENERY

Scenic items that were previously built such as flats, platforms, and steps that are on hand for use in different productions.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #11:

This person manually operates specialized stage lighting instruments during a live performance.

• Spotlight Operator

• Sound Engineer

• Prop Master

• Scenic Artist

Spotlight Operator

The spotlight operator or followspot operator is a theatrical technician who operates a specialized stage lighting instrument known as a followspot. A followspot is any lighting instrument manually controlled by an operator during a performance. Generally a followspot will be a dedicated, large lighting instrument designed to pan and change size, beam width, and color easily by hand.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #12:

This person is responsible for purchasing, acquiring, manufacturing, properly placing, and/or overseeing any items used by an actor during a performance.

• Props Master

• Electrician

• Sound Engineer

• Carpenter

Prop Master

is an artistic and organizational employee in a film, television or 

theatrical production who is responsible for purchasing, acquiring, manufacturing, properly placing, and/or overseeing any props needed for a production.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #13:

What are objects used on stage or screen by actors during a performance or screen production.

• Properties

• bite-lights

• Dowsers

• Grips

Vocab: PROPERTIES

A prop is an object used on stage or screen by actors during a performance or screen production. In practical terms, a prop is considered to be anything movable or portable on a stage or a set, distinct from the actors, scenery, costumes, and electrical equipment. Consumable food items appearing in the production are also considered props.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #14:

This person ensures the costumes for a production are looked after, maintained and fitted well to the performer.

• Wardrobe

• Electrician

• Props Master

• Carpenter

Wardrobe

this person will be working under the direction of the Head of Wardrobe to ensure the costumes for a production are looked after, maintained and fitted well to the performer.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #15:

This person works together with other members of the production team in rehearsals and performances to ensure sound equipment is functioning properly.

• Sound Engineer

• Props Master

• Lighting Designer

• Projection Designer

Sound Engineer

From the roar of thunder to the sound of raindrops falling on a tin rooftop, sound effects can help to establish the setting and mood for scenes in theater productions. Theater sound engineers work together with other members of the production team in rehearsals and performances to ensure sound equipment is functioning properly.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #16:

These people install (hang), point and shape the beam (focus), and connect to power (circuit) lighting instruments.

• Electricians

• Carpenters

• Wardrobe

• Sound Engineers

Electrician

Theatre electricians are responsible for all non-design aspects of the lighting in a theatrical production.  They install (hang), point and shape the beam (focus), and connect to power (circuit) lighting instruments.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #17:

An electric light that is left energized on the stage of a theater when the theater is unoccupied and would otherwise be completely dark.

• Ghost Light

• Bite-Light

• Spotlight

• Work Light

Vocab: GHOST LIGHT

An electric light that is left energized on the stage of a theater when the theater is unoccupied and would otherwise be completely dark. The practical use of a ghost light is for safety. A ghost light enables one to navigate the theater to find the lighting control console and to avoid accidents such as falling into the orchestra pit and stepping on or tripping over set pieces. 

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #18:

This person supervises the physical aspects of a stage production, assists the director during rehearsals, and is in charge of the stage during a performance

• Stage Manager

• Technical Director

• Assistant Director

• Company Manager

Stage Manager

one who supervises the physical aspects of a stage production, assists the director during rehearsals, and is in charge of the stage during a performance

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #19:

Prior to getting into the theatre, the stage manger will hold this meeting with the designers to discuss lighting and sound cues, costume changes and movement of the scenery.

• Paper Tech

• Dry Tech

• Wet Tech

• Cue to Cue

Vocab: Paper Tech

Sometimes, prior to getting into the theatre, each of the designers (lighting, sound, scenic, and costumes) will meet with the stage manager to discuss lighting and sound cues, costume changes and movement of the scenery. This process is called paper tech because all of the technical aspects are written down on paper. The stage manager will place all of this information into the prompt book.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #20:

A rehearsal without the performers usually lasting multiple hours, where each designer and department head runs his or her segment of the production.

• Dry Tech

• Wet Tech

• Cue to Cue

• Full Dress

Vocab: DRY TECH

is essentially a rehearsal without the performers. It is a period, usually lasting multiple hours, where each designer and department head runs his or her segment of the production. It is also a chance for the tech crew who will operate the equipment to become familiar with the flow of the performance.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #21:

A stop and go run through (with holds) of the show to adjust, fix, and add technical elements to the show. Involves: Stage Manager, Director, Crew, Designers, Performers.

• Wet Tech

• Dry Tech

• Cue to Cue

• Poly Tech

Vocab: WET TECH/ TECH REHEARSAL

is a stop and go run through (with holds) of the show to adjust, fix,and add technical elements to the show. Involves: Stage Manager, Director, Crew, Designers, Performers.

Multiple Choice

READING ASSESSMENT #22:

A rehearsal that moves from one cue to the next (skipping some dialogue), so that lighting etc. can be tested, without rehearsing scenes in their entirety.

• Cue to Cue

• Slide Foot

• Open House

• Off Book

Vocab: CUE TO CUE

Of a rehearsal: moving from one cue to the next, so that lighting etc. can be tested, without rehearsing scenes in their entirety.

United Scenic Artists /International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees

are labor unions and professional associations of Designers, Artists, Craftspeople, and Department Coordinators, organized to protect craft standards, working conditions and wages for the entertainment and decorative arts industries. 

Open Ended

Please take a moment and write down A THEATRE JOB THAT INTEREST YOU MOST and WHY. (It can be any theatre job and does not have to be one discussed in this presentation).

You have completed Part I of 3 of this assignment. Please complete the other two online presentations.

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