WorksheetsTechnical Theatre Final Exam Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 23mins
A sample of fabric that is put on a costume design is called a:
cloth
garment
swatch
shear
Which of these is not a type of silhouette?
fitted
draped
combination
loose
What will you hear that signals that you need to move into the wings for safety?
A. look up!
B. get out the way!
C. heads!
D. watch out!
Which lighting instrument throws a strong, focused light from a long distance?
F. follow spot
G. Fresnel
H. electric
J. ERS
Which lighting instrument throws a softer light on a larger area from a shorter distance?
A. follow spot
B. Fresnel
C. electric
D. ERS
When actors are not onstage for an extended period time they hang out in:
the pit
the control booth
the scene shop
the greenroom
Which piece of lighting equipment throws bright light on a moving actor?
Fresnel
follow spot
electric
ERS
Never wear the following item when working in the scene shop:
closed toe shoes
loose fitting clothing
tight fitting clothing
jeans
A type of stage that the audience sits on all sides, around the actors is:
proscenium stage
arena stage
thrust stage
box stage
A batten with electricity running through it is called a(n):
follow spot
Fresnel
electric
ERS
What is the white curtain that runs across the back of the stage?
main curtain
apron
cyclorama
leg
What is the most common stage plug?
F. twist-lock
G. Edison plug
H. stage pin connector
J. two-fer
You hang scenery and backdrops on a(n):
A. batten
B. cyclorama
C. apron
D. pipe
What are gobos?
metal disks for creating patterns of light
colored glass disks to create color
color filters
metal pipes that hold lights
What lumber is needed to create a flat?
1x4 and masonite
2x6 plywood
masonite & plywood
1x4 & 2x6
The place where the audience sits is called the:
apron
batten
pit
house
If actors will stand on a set piece, what type of lumber do you use to build?
plywood
1x4
masonite
2x2
The front of the stage is called:
the orchestra pit
the thrust
the apron
the fly space
What lumber is used to build a platform?
2x6 or 2x4 and plywood
1x4 & plywood
2x6 & masonite
1x4 & masonite
The stage opening that frames the stage is:
apron
proscenium
main curtain
counterweight system
What is the term for a wall in theatre?
platform
ramp
flat
pylon
The final sketch of a set design is called:
preliminary sketch
set model
rendering
none of the above
If you need to cut curves in masonite, what saw do you use?
miter saw
jigsaw
circular saw
table saw
Which of these is a method to get costumes needed for a production?
pull from inventory
buy online
rent from a costume store
all of the above
The large open area with pipes, curtains, and lighting instruments hanging in the air is:
the pit
the fly space
the thrust
the counterweight system
The line of a garment that identifies the era of a piece of clothing is the:
shadow
silhouette
line of fabric
line of era
What is the document that costume designers create?
costume list
costume plot
costume document
costume form
Which of these is NOT a function of stage lighting?
F. establishes emphasis & mood
G. establishes the overall design for the production
H. provides practical lighting
J. provides visibility
What is the PROPER term for the area where carpenters build and paint sets for theatre?
A. scene shop
B. workshop
C. work area
D. shop area
The first thing a theatrical designer needs to do is:
research
meet with other designers
meet with the actors
read the script
Who is at the top of theatre hierarchy and provides the money for a production?
director
stage manager
tech director
producer
Which of these is a type of ERS (ellipsoidal reflector spotlight)?
F. Fresnel
G. Shakespeare
H. Followspot
J. Gobo
An example of a prop is:
A. an umbrella
B. a side table
C. a chair
D. a coat
For the pneumatic stapler to work you must:
plug it in
connect to an extension cord
check the pressure
connect to the air compressor
To add color to any ERS you can add a:
gobo
color frame
gel
shutter
The curtains that hide backstage from the audience are:
the legs
the teasers
the borders
the travelers
Select the ELEMENTS of design.
form
color
texture
value
space
Which of these is NOT needed to hang and focus a lighting instrument?
safety cable
crescent wrench
gloves
socket wrench
The series of weights, pipes, and ropes used to hang scenery and curtains is:
proscenium
electric
fly space
counterweight system
Who oversees the backstage areas during a production?
tech director
director
stage manager
producer
What are some specific things you learned and did in Technical Theatre this year?
Some units we covered this year: Parts & Areas of the Theatre, Parts of the Stage, Theatre Hierarchy, Hand & Power Tools, Lumber, Theatre Safety, Set Design, Costume Design, History of Fashion, Lighting Design & Equipment, Sound Design & Equipment.
RUBRIC:
20 pts.- Student reflected on at least three specific things they learned and did in Technical Theatre this year.
10 pts.-Student reflected on at least two specific things they learned and did in Technical Theatre this year.
5 pts.-Student reflected on one thing they learned in Technical Theatre this year.
0 pts.- Student did not complete reflection, did not answer the question.
