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WorksheetsTech Theatre Review
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 28mins
The units used to measure the intensity of sound.
Kilograms
Decibels
Feet
Amps
The distance between successive sets in a sound wave.
Frequency
Refraction
Signals
Wavelength
What device, on a soundboard, is used to control the different frequencies of sound?
Woofer
Equalizer
Feedback suppressor
Tweeter
This speaker type handles the low range frequencies.
Center
Tweeter
Squawker
Woofer or subwoofer
A microphone pick-up-pattern that grabs sound from all directions.
Figure 8
Cardioid
Omnidirectional
Pressure gradient
Regarding a mics pick-up or polar pattern, what type of microphone picks up sound from the front and rejects most sounds from the rear?
Cardioid
Omnidirectional
This is used to make a microphone more or less sensitive.
Fader
Equalizer
Trim/gain
Volume
Once the levels are set, what controls the volume on the sound board?
Gain
Trim
Equalizer
Fader
The art of creating sound effects for film, television and theatre is called
Boom boxers
Foley Art
Equalizing
Soundtronics
Which of the following are advantages of using a digital sound console versus an analog one?
More creative freedom
Flexibility
Compact console design
All of the above
What device is used to shape light on a Fresnel?
Barn Door
Scoop
Gobo
Fader
Which of the following IS NOT a type of electrical plug used in theatrical lighting?
Circuit
Edison
Twist Lock
Stage Pin
What theatrical light is named for the type of lens it uses?
Par can
Fresnel
Ellipsoidal
Scoop
Which dip switches should be on to assign a DMX address of 167?
1,4,6,7,8
3,5,7,8,9
1,2,3,6,8
2,3,6,7,8
This is the light that is left on the stage 24 hrs a day when the stage is not in use.
Ghost light
Fresnel
Spotlight
Dusk to dawn light
DMX in lighting controls stands for:
Digital multiplex
Data molefay express
Direct current main xfade
Dichroic max exterior
What do the letters PAR stand for in a par light?
Parabolic Aluminized Reflector
Photographic Amperage Resolution
Phantasmagoric Addressed Roundel
Projected Ambient Router
What type of lens does a follow spot and ERS or Ellipsoidal have?
Fresnel
Plano Convex
Roundel
Concave
What is used to internally shape the light from an ellipsoidal instrument?
Barn door
Gel
Refractor
Shutters
Which material is NOT used to manufacture gobos?
Paper
Glass
Metal
Plastic
Any item an actor uses on stage is a ________.
Set
Flat
Instrument
Free standing furniture is what type of prop?
Set prop
Stunt prop
Hero prop
Hand prop
What do we call articles used to dress the set?
Trim props
Stunt props
Set props
Personal props
What term best describes how fabric conforms to the actor's body?
Line
Form
Size
Movement
Regarding special effects makeup, the formal term for the substance used to make 'fake skin' is
Liquid latex
Wax
Foundation
Acrylic paint
This product is used when applying fake mustaches, beards, moles or other prosthetics to human skin.
Color wheel
Stipple wheel
Spirit gum
Effects gel
When applying makeup, this product is used to thicken eyelashes and eyebrows.
Cream
Mascara
Foundation
Spirit gum
This template is used as a starting point for costume designs.
Pattern
Croquis
Bobbin
Sketch
The cloth used in making the cyclorama and backings is __________.
Felt
Silk
Muslin
Velvet
In the theatre the abbreviation CYC stands for:
Cycloid
Cyclins
Cyclorama
Cyclometer
Regarding scenery, what are "stock units"?
Rental scenery/set pieces
Temporary scenery/set pieces
Scenery/set pieces that are stored and used over and over again
Collapsible scenery/set pieces
What sheet stock is most commonly used to build platforms?
3/4 inch plywood
1/2 inch plywood
5/8 inch plywood
1/4 inch plywood
Flats are commonly covered with __________.
Muslin or luan
Paper
Drywall
Plaster
Paint colors with a high content of white are referred to as?
Shades
Contrasts
Blends
Tints
Stock platforms are usually __________ in size.
4'X8'
8'X10'
3'X6'
2'X4'
Regarding set building and flats, what characteristics define a Hollywood Flat?
2x4 along edge and faced with luan
1x4 along edge and faced with 3/4 inch plywood
1x4 along edge and faced with luan
2x4 along edge and face with 3/4 inch plywood
Stage jacks are used to _______.
Fly scenery in and out
Mark the floor for blocking
To brace or support scenery/sets
Sell tickets
What 2 scales are most commonly used when drawing your sets in pre-production work?
¼’’ and 1’’
½” and 1’’
¼” and ⅓”
Which of the following is NOT a primary pigment color?
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
Which of the following is NOT a secondary pigment color?
Green
Orange
Purple
Brown
Colors directly across from each other on a color wheel.
Systematic Colors
Complementary Colors
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Regarding painting and faux technique, the term for the many varieties of opaque, semi-transparent, or transparent finishes is
Tint
Shadow
Glaze
Latex paint
What scenic painting technique adds depth?
Highlighting
Shadowing
Shading
All of the above
Regarding stage directions, stage left is _______.
The actor's left as they face downstage.
The actor's right as they face upstage.
The actor's right as they face downstage.
Both A and B
The steel structure located above most stages that supports all the lift lines is called?
The grid
The fly gallery
The pit
The knit
The area of the theater where the audience sits.
The green room
Backstage
The foyer
The house
Which drape is NOT used to mask the offstage areas?
Teasers
Travelers
Legs
Tormentors
The area above the stage floor in a proscenium theatre is referred to as the _______.
The proscenium arch
The fly gallery
The fly space
The tormentor
What are the moveable drapes that hang off stage left and right called?
Teasers
Grand
Legs
Travelers
What is a less expensive fabric alternative to velour for drapes or masking?
Duvetyn
Silk
Cashmere
Vicuña wool
What is the main purpose of a counter-weight system?
To store scenery during a production
To raise and lower scenery or lighting battens
To assist in painting scenery
To fly actors above the stage
What is the plaster line?
Imaginary line along the stage floor upstage from the left side of the proscenium arch to the right side.
Imaginary line along the stage floor downstage from the left side of the proscenium arch to the right side.
Imaginary line along the stage floor upstage from the left side of the cyclorama to the right side
Imaginary line along the stage floor downstage from the left side of the cyclorama to the right side.
The area of the stage downstage of the proscenium arch and before the house is called?
Apron
Orchestra pit
House
Wings
Which type of stage has an audience seated on all four sides?
Thrust
Proscenium
Arena
Home
On a Proscenium stage, the main drape in the theatre is the _______.
Traveler
Tormentor
Teaser
Battens that have power running through them are _______.
Pipes
Grids
Electrics
Circuits
On a Proscenium stage, which area of the stage is closest to the audience?
Upstage
Downstage
Centerstage
Backstage
Who is in charge of running the show on stage?
Director
Stage manager
Technical director
Prompter
Who is responsible for safety in the scene/set shop?
Students
Everyone
The instructor
OSHA
On power drills, what holds the drill bit in place?
The trigger
The motor
The chuck
The grip
What is the primary purpose of the scene/set shop?
The fabrication of sets/scenery
The storage of sets/scenery
The creation of special effects makeup
The design and creation of properties
On a portable jigsaw you should always keep the ______ flat against the wood as you make your cuts.
Blade
Shoe
Orbital dial
Lock
This type of screw head has an "x" or cross pattern on the top of it.
Phillips
Slotted
Square
Star
Name this tool:
Hack saw
Jigsaw
Table saw
Miter saw or Compound Miter saw
What should you always shout before lowering anything on the counterweight system?
Heads up!
Pipe coming in!
Clear the stage!
Assistance needed!
What does the tensile strength of a material refer to?
The minimum amount of stretch or pull stress before failure
The maximum amount of stretch or pull stress before failure
The minimum amount of compression before failure
The maximum amount of compression before failure
Tying a knot in a rope _______.
strengthens the rope
has no effect on the rope
weakens the rope
none of the above
Class A fire extinguishers put out which types of fires?
Paper
Cloth
Plastic
All of the above
ABC fire extinguishers put out which types of fires?
Flammable liquid
Electrical
Paper
All of the above
Safety Data Sheets are identified as which of the following?
Environmental protection documents
Material expense reports
Chemical information sheets
Chemical requisition sheets
To help protect yourself from the dangers of electrical shock, you should:
Wear warm clothing
Wash your hands often
Keep your hands dry
Ask someone else to operate the equipment
Before making adjustments on any electrical equipment, you must first make sure that:
Spare parts are available
Equipment is unplugged or power is off at the electrical panel
Guards are removed
The proper tools are used
Which is NOT a safety measure that should be followed when using power tools?
Wear safety glasses
Wear hearing protection
Wear loose-fitting clothing
Wear close-toed shoes
Paint stored in the scene shop should always be:
Kept in a bright, open space
Locked in a proper storage cabinet
Stored with a ventilated lid
Available for all student clubs
Which of the following are important in the context of the scene shop?
Safety
Organization
Accountability
All of the above
