THE 255 Quiz 7

THE 255 Quiz 7

Hand Prop

A small item that is handled or carried by an actor.

A small item that is handled or carried by an actor.

Hand Prop

Set Prop

Larger movable items, not built into the set, that are used in some way by the actors, things that the actors interact with, ex) chair, rug

Larger movable items, not built into the set, that are used in some way by the actors, things that the actors interact with, ex) chair, rug

Set Prop

Decorative Prop

Items on stage that are non-movable or not interacted with by cast members, can often times be consider set pieces, ex) paintings, curtains

Items on stage that are non-movable or not interacted with by cast members, can often times be consider set pieces, ex) paintings, curtains

Decorative Prop

Prop Cabinet

Location where props for a production are stored while not in use

Prop Table

A backstage table with each prop laid out and clearly labeled; where actors must place their props before leaving the area.

Practical, recorded (canned)

2 Types of Sound Effects

Practical Sound Effect

a sound effect created live in the production, ex) actually slamming a door, live phone ring, ect

Recorded (canned) Sound Effect

a sound effect that is pre-recorded and controlled by the BO

Control Board

A console containing controls for a number of inputs and outputs

Amplifier

An electric device that increases the gain of the signal and volume

Equalizer

can be built into the board, a device for adjusting the relative strengths of different audio frequencies

Sound Cable

A think bundle of wires that carries electrical signals from one place to another.

Patch Bay

A system of panel-mounted connectors used to bring inputs and outputs to a central point from where they can be routed using plug-in patch cords.

Speakers

An output device that allows you to hear voice, music, and other sounds via conversion to electrical signal to sound waves

Playback Devices

input devices that sounds can originate from, like CD player, tape player, etc

Board, Amplifier, Equalizer, Cable, Patch Bay, Speakers, Playback Devices

Parts of Sound System

Gain sound

the loudness of the input of audio

Decibel

a unit that compares the intensities of different sounds, a logarithmic unit of sound intensity

Impedance

the acoustic resistance to sound traveling in a medium

Pan

Controls the relative volume between left and right channels

Frequency

The number of complete waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time, determines the pitch of sound

Hertz (Hz)

Unit of measurement for frequency

Pitch

a tone's experienced highness or lowness; depends on frequency

Reverberate

Echo

Woofer

Low-frequency loudspeaker

Mid-Range

middle freqency loudspeaker

Tweeter

high frequency loudspeaker

Microphone

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

Body Mic

a small microphone that can be hidden in the performer's clothing or hair

Underscoring

background music

XLR Cable

used for microphones or sound equipment such as audio mixers, 3 pins

TRS Cable

one prong, looks like a big aux cord

Cue

Warning- in one page, a cue is coming up
Standby- a couple lines before the cue
Go- right then

Technical Rehearsal

Dry Tech: No Actors (levels)
Tech Watch: Just watching actors
Paper Tech: Take notes in script

Blocking

the precise staging of actors in order to facilitate the performance of a play

Prompt Book

Blocking Notes
All Cues
Fly
Special FX
Projection Cues

Dress Rehearsal

a full rehearsal (as of a play) in costume and with stage properties shortly before the first performance.

Shift

moving furniture or scenery

Shift Rehearsal

A rehearsal, without actors, where the director, scenic designer, technical director, and stage manager work with the scenery and prop crews to perfect the choreography and timing of all scenic and prop shifts.

Lighting Rehearsal

rehearsal that focuses on lighting cues

Dry Tech Rehearsal

No Actors (levels)

Cue to Cue Rehearsal

practice on timing for cues