WorksheetsScenic Construction
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Scenic construction is where....
you socialize and critique a theatre production
you put together sentences to construct and describe a scene
you build a lot of stuff.
you learn how to describe a scene and how it was constructed.
Most of what you will build will be different ___________ and _____________, just with different flavors and dimensions.
flats
platforms
stairs
machines
ladders
There are four different flat types that are built in theatrical scenic construction, which of the four are correct?
Hollywood Flat
Hard Cover Flat
Hollywood Cover Flat
Broadway Flat
Soft Cover Flat
The difference between a hollywood flat and a broadway flat is...
The broadway flat is on end, like a bookshelf, whereas the hollywood flat rests flat, like a picture frame.
The hollywood flat only shows up in movies and the broadway flat only shows up on broadway
The type of wood that is used to build both.
The hollywood flat is on end, like a bookshelf, whereas the broadway flat rests flat, like a picture frame.
A hard cover flat would have this type of material covering it...
Luon (wood)
Metal
Plastic
Muslin
Canvas
A soft cover flat would have this type of material covering it...
Luon (wood)
Metal
Plastic
Muslin
Canvas
The middle supports in a hollywood flat are called....
Stiles
Lauan
Toggles
Rails
The outside supports that run from top to bottom on the hollywood flat are called....
Stiles
Toggles
Lauan
Rails
The top and bottom supports on a hollywood flat are called...
Stiles
Toggles
Rails
Luon
Broadways flats are used in musicals predominantly because they are, "lighter, smaller, (&) __________ _____ ______. "
cheaper than hollywood
easier to fly
better for theatre
easier to paint
Broadway flats share the same supports as a Hollywood flat, but in order to attach the supports, what are the two components that are used on a Broadway flat than a Hollywood flat?
Toggles
Cornerblocks
Keystones
Rails
Stiles
Stair units have two components that must be included when building a stair unit.
Toggles
Rails
Carriages
Stringers
Stiles
When working with wood, it's important to realize that there are many different ________ ____ ______.
things to analyze
lines to memorize
types of wood
screws to purchase
The difference between NOMINAL vs ACTUAL lumber dimensions is...
Nominal is what we call the wood. Actual is what the dimensions of the wood would be if you measure it yourself.
Actual is what we call the wood. Nominal is what the dimensions of the wood would be if you measure it yourself.
Nominal is what we cut the wood too. Actual is what the dimensions of the wood would be someone other than you measured it.
Actual is what we cut the wood too. Nominal is what the dimensions of the wood would be someone other than you measured it.
Types of Lumber - We usually buy two types of lumber used in our build process. They are:
Trees
Sticks
Sheets
Paper
Stumps
When we build something, what four questions should we ask ourselves?
How much does this cost?
Will this actually work?
Where is the weight?
What are the weak points?
How do we strengthen the weak points?
When constructing a large hollywood flat, like a wall/door unit, supports should be...
At least every two feet
In any place you can put them.
All around the doors and windows.
using short as pieces as possible.
using as many long pieces as possible.
A cut list is ...
a list of names of students your teacher plans to slice and dice.
a list of all the tools and saws you'll need to construct
a list of all the lumber you're going to need and what size.
a list of all the teachers you plan to slice and dice.
Measure twice, cut....
FIVE TIMES
AS MANY TIMES UNTIL IT'S RIGHT
ONCE
TWICE
What are some finishing touches you should complete at the end of your build ( check all that apply):
Leveling: Make sure your piece sits flat
Connecting: Attaching your piece to other pieces.
Details pieces: such as crown molding/trim work.
Spackling and sanding: To get ready for paint.
Tying down all the back supports to the fly system.
