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Technical Theatre Final Exam Review

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A sample of fabric that is put on a costume design is called a:

a)

cloth

b)

garment

c)

swatch

d)

shear

2.

Which of these is not a type of silhouette?

a)

fitted

b)

draped

c)

combination

d)

loose

3.

What will you hear that signals that you need to move into the wings for safety?

a)

A. look up!

b)

B. get out the way!

c)

C. heads!

d)

D. watch out!

4.

Which lighting instrument throws a strong, focused light from a long distance?

a)

F. follow spot

b)

G. Fresnel

c)

H. electric

d)

J. ERS

5.

Which lighting instrument throws a softer light on a larger area from a shorter distance?

a)

A. follow spot

b)

B. Fresnel

c)

C. electric

d)

D. ERS

6.

When actors are not onstage for an extended period time they hang out in:

a)

the pit

b)

the control booth

c)

the scene shop

d)

the greenroom

7.

Which piece of lighting equipment throws bright light on a moving actor?

a)

Fresnel

b)

follow spot

c)

electric

d)

ERS

8.

Never wear the following item when working in the scene shop:

a)

closed toe shoes

b)

loose fitting clothing

c)

tight fitting clothing

d)

jeans

9.

A type of stage that the audience sits on all sides, around the actors is:

a)

proscenium stage

b)

arena stage

c)

thrust stage

d)

box stage

10.

A batten with electricity running through it is called a(n):

a)

follow spot

b)

Fresnel

c)

electric

d)

ERS

11.

What is the white curtain that runs across the back of the stage?

a)

main curtain

b)

apron

c)

cyclorama

d)

leg

12.

What is the most common stage plug?

a)

F. twist-lock

b)

G. Edison plug

c)

H. stage pin connector

d)

J. two-fer

13.

You hang scenery and backdrops on a(n):

a)

A. batten

b)

B. cyclorama

c)

C. apron

d)

D. pipe

14.

What are gobos?

a)

metal disks for creating patterns of light

b)

colored glass disks to create color

c)

color filters

d)

metal pipes that hold lights

15.

What lumber is needed to create a flat?

a)

1x4 and masonite

b)

2x6 plywood

c)

masonite & plywood

d)

1x4 & 2x6

16.

The place where the audience sits is called the:

a)

apron

b)

batten

c)

pit

d)

house

17.

If actors will stand on a set piece, what type of lumber do you use to build?

a)

plywood

b)

1x4

c)

masonite

d)

2x2

18.

The front of the stage is called:

a)

the orchestra pit

b)

the thrust

c)

the apron

d)

the fly space

19.

What lumber is used to build a platform?

a)

2x6 or 2x4 and plywood

b)

1x4 & plywood

c)

2x6 & masonite

d)

1x4 & masonite

20.

The stage opening that frames the stage is:

a)

apron

b)

proscenium

c)

main curtain

d)

counterweight system

21.

What is the term for a wall in theatre?

a)

platform

b)

ramp

c)

flat

d)

pylon

22.

The final sketch of a set design is called:

a)

preliminary sketch

b)

set model

c)

rendering

d)

none of the above

23.

If you need to cut curves in masonite, what saw do you use?

a)

miter saw

b)

jigsaw

c)

circular saw

d)

table saw

24.

Which of these is a method to get costumes needed for a production?

a)

pull from inventory

b)

buy online

c)

rent from a costume store

d)

all of the above

25.

The large open area with pipes, curtains, and lighting instruments hanging in the air is:

a)

the pit

b)

the fly space

c)

the thrust

d)

the counterweight system

26.

The line of a garment that identifies the era of a piece of clothing is the:

a)

shadow

b)

silhouette

c)

line of fabric

d)

line of era

27.

What is the document that costume designers create?

a)

costume list

b)

costume plot

c)

costume document

d)

costume form

28.

Which of these is NOT a function of stage lighting?

a)

F. establishes emphasis & mood

b)

G. establishes the overall design for the production

c)

H. provides practical lighting

d)

J. provides visibility

29.

What is the PROPER term for the area where carpenters build and paint sets for theatre?

a)

A. scene shop

b)

B. workshop

c)

C. work area

d)

D. shop area

30.

The first thing a theatrical designer needs to do is:

a)

research

b)

meet with other designers

c)

meet with the actors

d)

read the script

31.

Who is at the top of theatre hierarchy and provides the money for a production?

a)

director

b)

stage manager

c)

tech director

d)

producer

32.

Which of these is a type of ERS (ellipsoidal reflector spotlight)?

a)

F. Fresnel

b)

G. Shakespeare

c)

H. Followspot

d)

J. Gobo

33.

An example of a prop is:

a)

A. an umbrella

b)

B. a side table

c)

C. a chair

d)

D. a coat

34.

For the pneumatic stapler to work you must:

a)

plug it in

b)

connect to an extension cord

c)

check the pressure

d)

connect to the air compressor

35.

To add color to any ERS you can add a:

a)

gobo

b)

color frame

c)

gel

d)

shutter

36.

The curtains that hide backstage from the audience are:

a)

the legs

b)

the teasers

c)

the borders

d)

the travelers

37.

Select the ELEMENTS of design.

a)

form

b)

color

c)

texture

d)

value

e)

space

38.

Which of these is NOT needed to hang and focus a lighting instrument?

a)

safety cable

b)

crescent wrench    

c)

gloves

d)

socket wrench

39.

The series of weights, pipes, and ropes used to hang scenery and curtains is:

a)

proscenium

b)

electric

c)

fly space           

d)

counterweight system

40.

Who oversees the backstage areas during a production?

a)

tech director

b)

director

c)

stage manager

d)

producer

41.

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. 

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