tech theatre final

stagecraft is what?

A unique adaptation of common construction techniques to the environment of the stage

What are four basic factors in building scenery?

Cost time mobility and illusion

Stock scenery

common in the nineteenth century

four musts of scenery construction.

Light weight adaptable compact and easy to build.

Where did the Greeks perform their theatrical productions

In front of a skene

two devices the Greeks used for scene changes

Pinnikas and Pariaktois

What is the God machine?

A crane like device used fly in a person portraying a god. This god resolves the plot of the play

three major changes to the stage which took place in the Hellenistic period

8-13 foot high stage, epescenion, proscenion

What did the Romans bring to the stage

Elevators

Describe the scenery of the middle ages

manisons lined the back of the stage and represented different scenes

16th century Italian renaissance brought a new scenery techniques which were the....?

Wing and Drop system

Early seventeenth century settings were comprised of what three elements?

Side wings borders and back shutters

the chariot and pole system

Scenery on stage was attached to poles that were wheeled off stage by a mechanism under the stage.

Why was the proscenium created

To restrict the view of the audience

box set

Three walls and a ceiling with and imaginary fourth wall through which the audience views the play.

What happened around 1703

Ferdinando Bibiena introduced the angle perspective

what is this?

box set

How did angle perspective affect stage scenery

Altered the shape of the performance space making it seem larger than it really was. This increased the size of scenery

What are the three objectives of the scene shop

To produce scenery of superior quality quickly and inexpensively

What is the golden triangle and “the common adage”?

Good Fast Cheap it’s easy to get one or two but three is hard to do

What are the three categories of tools?

Stationary power, portable power and hand tools

Choosing the right tool for the job does what for the product

increases quality and productivity

List the stationary power tools that should be available in the shop.

Table saw, band saw, radial arm saw and panel saw

What is the general rule for the height of the blade on the table saw

1/4 inch above the material

What is the rip fence on a table saw

A guide for the material

What is ripping?

With the grain

What is cross cutting?

Across the grain

From which direction should the material be fed into the blade and why?

Against the rotation of the blade

What kind of material is cut by the table saw?

Sheet goods

What is TPI

Teeth per inch

How does TPI pertain to cutting lumber?

it determines the quality and speed of the cut

What is the purpose of the dado blade

To cut grooves wider than the normal blade width

The radial arm saw is used for what?

Cross cutting board lumber

What material is cut and by the radial arm saws?

Board lumber

Name one major benefit the panel saw has over the table saw?

The blade moves, not the material. This makes it safer and more accurate

The band saw is used for making what kind of cuts?

Circular, arcs and irregular curves

What is the throat of the band saw?

The space between the blade and vertical support. Determines capacity

The power miter box is used for what purpose?

Cutting precise angles

What is the most useful drill for the scene shop?

3/8” variable speed reversible CORDLESS drill

List and describe each of the power hand saws in your text

Reciprocating ( jig saw, saws all) Circular ( Circular saw)

Identify and describe the four elements described in your text that combine to make the shop a safe working environment

Knowledge, meaningful safety practices, proper equipment, and the ability to recognize inherent safety hazards.

What is said in your text about distracting conduct

Avoid it at all costs

When sawing, ripping is cutting with the grain.

true

The curved claw hammer has more pulling average?

true

When using the table saw, the material should be fed against the rotation of the blade?

true

The rip fence serves as a

guide for the material

The miter saw is used to cut

board lumber

what is this tool?

circular saw

what is this tool?

crescent wrench

What is this tool?

carpenters sqaure

kerf is what?

The path the blade leaves

What are the three primary materials used in smaller shops

lumber, lumber byproducts and fabric

What two things do we look for when choosing wood?

Straight grain and even texture

For shifting and transporting, wood must possess what characteristics?

Medium weight strong and rigid

what is hard wood

slow growing and expensive

what is soft wood

fast growing and cheap

Lumber is graded for what two qualities?

Appearance and Structural integrity

What is the most common grade of lumber used in scenery construction?

C and Better. It has a limited amount of small blemishes or defects

How is a board lumber sized and sold?

By the board foot

what is full size

before the wood goes through the mill

what is mill size?

actual size of the finished piece

What is meant by sheet goods

Manufactured sheets of lumber by-products

What are the five types of fasteners?

Nails staples screws bolts adhesives

How are nails measured?

D or Penny weight

How are staples measured?

width of the crown length of the leg and gauge of the wire

When are screws most useful?

When the joint has to be taken apart at a later date

How are screws measured?

length in fractions of an inch (1/8”) and diameter of the shank

When should drywall screws NOT be used?

When fastening metal to wood

What situation is great for using self drilling screws?

When attaching wood to metal

How are bolts measured?

Length, diameter and threads per inch

What is a carriage bolt?

has a squared shank and no slot in the head

What is a stove bolt

as threads that go to the head of the bolt and a slotted head

What type of glue is used for most wood on wood applications?

Yellow or carpenters glue

What is this?

carriage bolt

which bolt is this?

stove bolt

What is a caster

a wheel

What are the four basic types of hinges used in theater?

Back flap, piano, strap and butt

Traditional stage hardware falls into what three basic functions?

Bracing, joining and hanging

What is the stage brace used for?

To hold a flat in a vertical position

What is lashing hardware used for?

To join flats quickly and easily with out tools

What is hanging hardware used for?

To hang scenic units over head

List three types of hanging hardware.

Top and bottom hanging iron and d-ring and strap

What are turn buckles used for?

To adjust trim or tension in a cable

Proscenium

common stage for plays

Advantaged of Theatre in the round/arena

how close the actors are to the audience

Disadvantages of Theatre in the round/arena

the scenery is limited, and the lighting angles are difficult

Two-sided theatre

audience is close to the stage however this can cause affect the actor's attention and focus and the backs of the scenery can be seen

Black box theatre

there is flexibility due to no seating , however there can be lighting issues

Thrust theatre

allows close/proximity to the audience , however there cant be much scenery

Open stage

less limiting, more flexible but limited scenery, distance from the last

Proscenium with side stage

not as limiting, and there can be a lot of flexibility however sight lines, lighting angles should be kept in mind

Proscenium/thrust

more playing space (orchestra, etc) however the lighting angles must be kept in mind

What are the two minimum requirements for the theater?

A place for the actor and a place for the audience

four primary configurations of theaters. 


Procenium, Arena, Thrust, Environmental 


What is meant by sight-lines

Worst case view of the stage 


What is the grid?

Structural support for the equipment and machinery used to fly scenery 


What does a thrust theater provide the audience?

A more intimate experience 


How does thrust theater change the requirements for scenery?


It must be 3D and of superior quality and craftsmanship 


8. Which form of theater offers a 360 degree viewing angle for the audience?

Arena 


What is the primary purpose of theater rigging?

To facilitate scene shifts and create special effects