Stage Types
Scenic Basics
Flat Facts
Build and measure
Curtains
Scenic Paint
100
What stage has a picture frame surrounding the stage?
Proscenium
100
What type of set uses the flats shown?
Prism
100
Identify the flat shown.
Hollywood
100
What strong geometric shape guides the fastener pattern on cornerblocks?
Triangle
100
Identify the drape marked B that closes all the way.
Traveler
100
When cleaning a paintbrush, which practice is important? (water runs clear, tap brush to help dry, massage paint out, all listed)
All the above
200
What stage has the audience on three sides?
Thrust
200
What is the most common type of set?
Box
200
Identify the flat shown.
Broadway
200
What is the standard material for decking a platform?
3/4-inch plywood
200
Identify the drape marked C that conceals lights.
Teaser
200
Which painting technique is shown?
Dry Brushing
300
What type of stage is essentially a big flexible room?
Black Box
300
What are scenic items that are not handled by actors but make a space look lived in?
Set Dressing
300
Which lumber size is standard for building a theatre flat?
1x3
300
Which lumber is used for building a standard platform frame?
2×4
300
Which drape looks opaque when lit from the front but translucent when lit from behind?
Scrim
300
Which painting technique is shown?
Spattering
400
What stage has the audience on all sides?
Arena
400
What is the difference between a caster and a wheel?
Casters move in all directions
400
What was the traditional skinning material for Broadway flats?
Muslin
400
What is the standard lumber size for legging a platform?
4x4
400
Which drape reflects light and is used as a background?
Cyclorama
400
What is the name for leftover paint mixed to make a base coat?
Slock
500
Which scenic drawing shows an overhead view of scenic placement?
Ground Plan
500
Which labeled structure is a jack brace?
A
500
What is a standard material for skinning a Hollywood flat?
Masonite
500
What are the actual dimensions of a nominal 2×4?
1½ × 3½ inches
500
Which pair of drapes helps conceal lighting equipment?
Teaser and Tormentor
500
What pattern should you begin with when rolling paint?
W