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WorksheetsFlats Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
What else are theatre flats referred to as?
(a)
According to your notes, what are the 3 materials used for building flats?
(a)
According to your notes, what is the purpose of flats?
to provide a backstage area for the actors and crew
to be projected onto the cyc during a performance
to be painted to provide a background for the performance
According to your notes, why are flats uniform in size and design?
so they can be stacked together and stored in a small space
so they can be easily moved from the shop to the stage
because every theatre is the same size
so they can be hung up for storage easily
According to your notes, where are flats typically placed on stage?
slightly off stage in the wings
at the back and sides of a stage
downstage on the apron
upstage in front of the proscenium
What is the difference between a soft covered flat and a hard covered flat?
Hard covered flats are easier to move but can be damaged more easily, soft covered flats are more durable but heavier to move
Soft covered flats are easier to move but can be damaged more easily, hard covered flats are more durable but heavier to move
True or False:
Muslin is the strong fabric used to create soft covered flats
True
False
The frame of a flat is typically build out of what size pine?
(a)
Typically how tall are standard theatre flats?
(a)
In what direction do the stiles run on a flat?
vertically (up and down)
horizontally (across the top and bottom)
attached in the corners
across the middle for bracing
diagonally on the back
In what direction do the rails run on a flat?
vertically (up and down)
horizontally (across the top and bottom)
attached in the corners
across the middle for bracing
diagonally on the back
Where does the toggle attach on the flat?
vertically (up and down)
horizontally (across the top and bottom)
attached in the corners
across the middle for bracing
diagonally on the back
