USAO Theatrics
This musical set in 1970's Ireland was the most recent musical production of the Theatre Department.
What it A Man of No Importance?
Includings songs such as "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" and "Kansas City", this musical depicts the early beginnings a southern state.
What is Oklahoma?
From Wicked - Defying Gravity: "So if you care to find me-"
What is "look to the Western Sky!"?
This type of footwear must be worn before working in the shop.
What is close-toed shoes?
Name the part of the needle where the thread runs through.
What is the Eye of the needle?
This room which acts as a break room for Actors and crew is Purple in the USAO theatre.
What is the green room?
With lyrics written by Sara Bareilles and script by Jessie Nelson, this one word titled musical was based on the 2007 Indie film of the same title.
What is Waitress?
From SIX - Don't Lose your Head: "Sorry, not sorry 'bout what I said..."
What is "I'm just tryna have some fun."?
This is the minimum number of people required to fly in batons when working.
What is 2?
This type of tape is used to create a clean edge.
What is Painter's tape?
This is the name of the Performing Arts Series on campus where we bring in professional acts for the campus and community.
What is the Davis Waldorf Performing Arts Series (DWPAS or Davis Waldorf)?
Written by the creators of South Park, this musical comedy depicts the missionaries of LDS.
What is The Book of Mormon?
From Beetlejuice - Say my name: "I'm on the bench but coach, just put me in the game..."
What is "all you gotta do is say my name."?
This rope and clip system must be worn over the body before being granted access to raftors, open air cat walks, and the grid.
What is a harness?
This organization is in charge of safety and regulation in regards to equipment.
What is the OSHA?
There are 3 main stages on the USAO campus. Name 2 of them.
What are Davis Little Theatre, Te Ata, and The Greek Stage?
This musical, recently adapted to film by Steven Spielberg, features rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, with a Romeo and Juliet-esque romance.
What is West Side Story?
From Little Shop of Horrors - Skid Row: "I keep asking God what I'm for. And he tells me:..."
What is "Gee, I'm not sure. Sweep that floor kid."
This system of ropes and weights brings in batons and stage pieces, though must only be handled by a flyman.
What is the fly rail?
This tool can be used to open paint cans.
What is a paint key (or church key)?
Also acceptable: a flat head screwdriver.
This is the name of the dog that frequents the department and has been lovingly coined the Theatre Mascot.
Who is Bruno?
This show is the current holder of the longest running production in Broadway history.
What is Phantom of the Opera?
From Guys and Dolls - Sit Down. You're Rockin' the Boat: "But the passengers they knew right from wrong. For the people all said:"
What is "sit down. Sit down. you're rockin' the boat."?
This taboo vocal call and response technique was once used for rigging and tech calls, though it was originally from sailors and dock workers.
What is whistling?
This white sheet is used at the back of a stage for projecting light for effects.
What is the Cyclorama / Cyc?