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stagecraft is what?

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

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What are four basic factors in building scenery?

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Cost time mobility and illusion
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stagecraft is what?

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

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What are four basic factors in building scenery?

Cost time mobility and illusion
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Stock scenery

common in the nineteenth century

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four musts of scenery construction.

Light weight adaptable compact and easy to build.

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Where did the Greeks perform their theatrical productions

In front of a skene
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two devices the Greeks used for scene changes

Pinnikas and Pariaktois
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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

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

8-13 foot high stage, epescenion, proscenion

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What did the Romans bring to the stage

    Elevators
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Describe the scenery of the middle ages

manisons lined the back of the stage and represented different scenes

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

Wing and Drop system

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Early seventeenth century settings were comprised of what three elements?

Side wings borders and back shutters
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the chariot and pole system

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

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Why was the proscenium created

To restrict the view of the audience

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box set

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

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What happened around 1703

Ferdinando Bibiena introduced the angle perspective

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<p>what is this? </p>

what is this?

box set

<p>box set</p>
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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

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What are the three objectives of the scene shop

To produce scenery of superior quality quickly and inexpensively

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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

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What are the three categories of tools?

Stationary power, portable power and hand tools

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

increases quality and productivity

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

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

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

1/4 inch above the material

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What is the rip fence on a table saw

A guide for the material

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What is ripping?

With the grain

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What is cross cutting?

Across the grain

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

Against the rotation of the blade                              
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What kind of material is cut by the table saw?

Sheet goods
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What is TPI

Teeth per inch

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How does TPI pertain to cutting lumber?

it determines the quality and speed of the cut

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What is the purpose of the dado blade

To cut grooves wider than the normal blade width

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The radial arm saw is used for what?

Cross cutting board lumber

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What material is cut and by the radial arm saws?

Board lumber

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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

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

Circular, arcs and irregular curves

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What is the throat of the band saw?  

The space between the blade and vertical support. Determines capacity

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The power miter box is used for what purpose?

Cutting precise angles

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What is the most useful drill for the scene shop?

    3/8” variable speed reversible CORDLESS drill
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List and describe each of the power hand saws in your text

Reciprocating ( jig saw, saws all)  Circular  ( Circular saw)
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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.
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What is said in your text about distracting conduct

    Avoid it at all costs
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When sawing, ripping is cutting with the grain.

true

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The curved claw hammer has more pulling average?

true

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

true

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The rip fence serves as a

guide for the material

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The miter saw is used to cut

board lumber

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<p>what is this tool? </p>

what is this tool?

circular saw

<p>circular saw</p>
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<p>what is this tool? </p>

what is this tool?

crescent wrench

<p>crescent wrench </p>
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<p>What is this tool? </p>

What is this tool?

carpenters sqaure

<p>carpenters sqaure</p>
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kerf is what?

The path the blade leaves

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What are the three primary materials used in smaller shops

lumber, lumber byproducts and fabric

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What two things do we look for when choosing wood?

Straight grain and even texture

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For shifting and transporting, wood must possess what characteristics?

Medium weight strong and rigid

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what is hard wood

slow growing and expensive

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what is soft wood

fast growing and cheap

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Lumber is graded for what two qualities?

Appearance and Structural integrity

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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

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How is a board lumber sized and sold?

By the board foot

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what is full size

before the wood goes through the mill

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what is mill size?

actual size of the finished piece

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What is meant by sheet goods

Manufactured sheets of lumber by-products

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What are the five types of fasteners?

Nails staples screws bolts adhesives

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How are nails measured?

D or Penny weight

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How are staples measured?

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

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When are screws most useful?

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

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How are screws measured?

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

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When should drywall screws NOT be used?

When fastening metal to wood

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What situation is great for using self drilling screws?

When attaching wood to metal

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How are bolts measured?

Length, diameter and threads per inch

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What is a carriage bolt?

has a squared shank and no slot in the head

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What is a stove bolt

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

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

Yellow or carpenters glue

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<p>What is this?</p>

What is this?

carriage bolt

<p>carriage bolt</p>
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<p>which bolt is this? </p>

which bolt is this?

stove bolt

<p>stove bolt</p>
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What is a caster

a wheel

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

Back flap, piano, strap and butt

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Traditional stage hardware falls into what three basic functions?

Bracing, joining and hanging

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What is the stage brace used for?

To hold a flat in a vertical position

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What is lashing hardware used for?

To join flats quickly and easily with out tools

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What is hanging hardware used for?

To hang scenic units over head

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List three types of hanging hardware.

Top and bottom hanging iron and d-ring and strap

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What are turn buckles used for?

To adjust trim or tension in a cable

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<p>Proscenium </p>

Proscenium

common stage for plays

<p>common stage for plays</p>
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<p>Advantaged of Theatre in the round/arena</p>

Advantaged of Theatre in the round/arena

how close the actors are to the audience

<p>how close the actors are to the audience</p>
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<p>Disadvantages of Theatre in the round/arena</p>

Disadvantages of Theatre in the round/arena

the scenery is limited, and the lighting angles are difficult

<p>the scenery is limited, and the lighting angles are difficult</p>
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<p>Two-sided theatre </p>

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

<p>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 </p>
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<p>Black box theatre </p>

Black box theatre

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

<p>there is flexibility due to no seating , however there can be lighting issues</p>
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<p>Thrust theatre</p>

Thrust theatre

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

<p>allows close/proximity to the audience , however there cant be much scenery </p>
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<p>Open stage</p>

Open stage

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

<p>less limiting, more flexible but limited scenery, distance from the last </p>
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<p>Proscenium with side stage</p>

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

<p>not as limiting, and there can be a lot of flexibility however sight lines, lighting angles should be kept in mind</p>
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<p>Proscenium/thrust </p>

Proscenium/thrust

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

<p>more playing space (orchestra, etc)  however the lighting angles must be kept in mind</p>
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What are the two minimum requirements for the theater?

A place for the actor and a place for the audience

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four primary configurations of theaters. 


Procenium, Arena, Thrust, Environmental 


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What is meant by sight-lines

Worst case view of the stage 


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What is the grid?

Structural support for the equipment and machinery used to fly scenery 


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What does a thrust theater provide the audience?

A more intimate experience 


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How does thrust theater change the requirements for scenery?


It must be 3D and of superior quality and craftsmanship 


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

Arena 


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What is the primary purpose of theater rigging?

To facilitate scene shifts and create special effects