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The individual who has total control over all aspects of creating a theatrical production
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producer
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The individual who develops the prompt book and calls the show is the
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stage manager
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The individual responsible for laying the fabric on the dress form in order to create the desired pattern for eh costume is the
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Draper
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The individual responsible for the research and design of the props in a show is the
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Set designer
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A milliner is a craft person who specializes in
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hat making
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As a set designer the first thing you should complete for a production is
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read the play
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The creative interpretation of a script which unifies the artistic vision of the design team is the
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production concept
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The forum to share information and keep all members of the production informed of progress is the
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Production meeting
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A technical rehearsal for practicing the moving of scenery and props without other elements is
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shift rehearsal
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The drawing of what a finished set design or costume looks like is an
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rendering
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The drawing of a horizontal section of the theatre and scenery is also known as an
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ground plan
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The drawing which shows the location of all of the lighting instruments for a production is an
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Light plot
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Everything for the production must be complete and "locked in" for
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opening
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Good________ is essential for a good production
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communication
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Examining a play to derive all of the important information necessary to work on your design is known as
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analysis
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The time needed for the ideas to develop and for is the
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incubation
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The aspect of the design process which takes place throughout a project and is an important tool in the growth of all who work in theatre is
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evaluation
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_________refers to the length and width of a line
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dimension
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The three dimensional manifestation of shape is know as
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mass
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The juxtaposition of dissimilar design elements is known as
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contrast
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__________can be achieved by arranging the design elements to give a sense of restfulness, stability or equilibrium to the design
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balance
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The quality that differentiates one color from another is
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hue
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________also known as chroma, refers to the amount or percentage of a particular hue in a color mixture
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saturation
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Complementary colors in light yield white light, in paint the yield
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black
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The primary colors in pigments are red, blue and ______
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yellow
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In Greek theatre, the auditorium was known as the
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theatron
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In Greek theatre, the three sided pivoting columns painted with different scenes on each side were known as
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Periaktoi
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In the Roman theatre, the auditorium was known as the
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Cavea
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In the Roman theatre, the awning covering the seats in the auditorium was known as
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Velum
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The stage machinery used on the medieval pageant wagons was also known as
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secrets
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The artistic method of utilizing visual distortion to increase the apparent depth of objects is known as
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forced perspective
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A_________stage is denoted by the up stage end being raised higher than the down stage end
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Raked
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In the Elizabethan theatre, the poor patrons let into the shows for free were known as the
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groundlings
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Where did the groundlings sit
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Pit
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Types of theatre's?
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Arena
thrust proscenium |
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The part of the stage which extends downstage from the proscenium line is the
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apron
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A device which changes the direction of the lift line of a fly is an
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loft block
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The part of a fly system where the load is attached is known as the
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batten
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The safest system for flying scenery in and out is
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counterweight
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The short wide curtains for making across the top of the stage are known as
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upstage
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A removable section of stage floor for creating entrances or special effects is known as a
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trap
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The stage drape which appears opaque when lit form the down stage side or transparent when up stage of the drop is lit is known as a
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scrim
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A form of sky drop which wraps around the sides of the stage is known as
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cyclorama
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The areas left and right of the stage used for storage and making entrances are known as
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wings
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The box in the stage floor where you may find lighting, sound and video receptacles is known as
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floor pocket
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The theatre where the audience views the stage through an opening which acts much like a picture frame is known as a _________ theatre
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proscenium
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A stage curtain which opens to the left and right in a horizontal motion is known as a
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traveler
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The place where the patrons sit to view a production is called the
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house
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The place where actors wait to enter the stage is the
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green room
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In standard flat construction the _______ is the vertical framing member on either side of the flat
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stiles
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In standard flat construction the toggles should be spaced no more than _______ apart
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4'
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When constructing a flat with an arched opening use an _________ to frame out the curved opening
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sweep
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You can hide the seam when booking flats by applying an
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Dutchman
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To properly fold a drop, start with it laying on its
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back
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A________is the brass ring inserted on the top of a drop to create a point to attach a tie line
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Grommet
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When laying out a drop for painting, staple done the corners of the drops and then work stapling to the center of each side
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false
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A wagon with a pivot on the edge is known as a
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Jack-knife
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Platforms are not used to create____ onstage.
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walls
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The joist of the frame for a platform should be spaced in no greater than ______intervals
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2'
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In stair construction, the rule of thumb is that the tread width plus the rise height equals
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18"
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A_______supports the handrail at each end of a railing
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newel post
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The drop which appears transparent when you light upstage of it is known as
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scrim
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When locking platforms together, you can use bolts, clamps and
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roto-locks
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The hardware you install at the bottom of a door flat to support the opening is an
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sill iron
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In standard flat construction, the frame members are connected with keystones and
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cornerblocks
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The material sewn on that gives strength to the top of a drop is
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Jute webbing
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In stair construction ,the framing member which supports the rest of the members is the
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carriage
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The wagon that turns around a central pivot is known as an
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revolve
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A scaled mechanical drawing of a scenic element showing the assembly plan, material and building techniques to be used is known as a
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working drawing
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The most commonly used joint in theatrical construction is the ________
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butt
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Use an________joint to lengthen a piece of stock material.
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scarf
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The porcess of fusing metal by heating the pieces to be joined to their melting temperature and inducing the metal to flow together before it cools is known as
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welding
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One of the hazards you must protect yourself form when welding is
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ultraviolet light
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In standard flat construction the________is the horizontal framing member found at the top of bottom of the flat.
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rails
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