Tool Time
Stock Scenery
Navigating the Set
Safety First!
Pot Pourri
100
Picture 1
What is a hammer?
100
These are lightweight panels that can represent walls.
What are flats?
100
An imaginary line that indicates where the proscenium arch (the 4th wall) is.
What is the plaster line?
100
This should not be worn when using power tools.
What is loose clothing?
100
This tool is used to transfer angles from one work piece to another. It is also one of Mr. Dunne's most favorite tools.
What is the bevel gauge?
200
Picture 2
What is a ratchet and a socket?
200
These are horizontal surfaces that create elevation, rake (angle), or places for actors to stand.
What are platforms?
200
A set with on a proscenium arch stage that has three walls.
What is a box set?
200
You should not use this without the proper instruction.
What is a tool?
200
This tool allows for an exact line between two points, which generally makes for more accurate marking than using a straight edge.
What is a chalk line?
300
Picture 3
What is a compound miter saw?
300
These are wheeled pieces of scenery, designed to make scene changes easier and faster.
What are wagons?
300
A piece of theatrical scenery used to conceal a part of the stage from the audience.
What is masking?
300
Use the right "this" for the task.
What is "tool"?
300
This tool indicates a 90 degree angle and helps with framing. Certain types also indicate other angles.
What is carpenter's square?
400
Picture 4
What is a speed square?
400
Three sided scenery pieces utilized to create fast scene changes. Name comes from ancient Greek.
What are periaktoi?
400
Free-standing scenery that is integral to the set.
What are set pieces?
400
You should always report this to Mr. Dunne immediately!
What is an accident?
400
This is a fastener that takes its name from its original use in fastening the body of a wagon to its chassis. We use them now to fasten legs and frame members to platforms.
What is the carriage bolt?
500
Picture 5
What is a chalk line?
500
An object used on stage by actors during a performance.
What is a property? (AKA prop)
500
Two-Dimensional scenery like a hedge or bush or tree.
What are profiles/cut-outs?
500
This is the first step in servicing a power tool.
What is "unplugging it first"?
500
Do "this" twice so you only have to do "this" once.
What is "Measure" twice, "cut" once?
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