Safety
Safety goggles
What is the difference between independent and dependent? And what set piece falls mostly into this category?
Indepdent= stands on its own
Dependent= can't stand on its own
stairs
What tool do we use to make sure something is even/flush?
Level
When designing a set was must not clash?
Colors
What are casters and what are they used for?
Casters = Wheels
Used for wagons
Name 3 things that are not allowed in the scene shop?
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What are stage braces and what do they go on?
Breaks, they go on wagons
Why are screws/bolts preferred opposed to nails?
Stronger hold
What are the types of stages, how many are there, and what defines them?
3 types of stages
Thrust, Arena, Proscenium
What two factors influence the organization of the scene shop?
Size & Flow
What two things must remain on a power tool at all times?
Safety labels and safety guards
How many materials can be used as the face/cover of a flat and what are they called?
2 (luan and muslin)
What are 4 tools that can used for measurement?
Tape measurer, chalk line, speed square, ruler, t-square, etc......
As a scenic designer how many times is it suggested you read the script?
3 times (First time for fun, second time for notes, third time for specifics)
Where did the terms "upstage" & "downstage" originate from?
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Name 10 safety rules?
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3 (rise(distance between each step), tread/run (step), stringer (support pieces)
From start to finish how would you operate a saw in the scene shop?
Measure material, grab safety goggles, plug in saw with extension cord, align the saw blade and material properly, shout "SAW" before starting, cut your material(s), let blade come to a full stop before putting in resting position, unplug saw, put back extension cord, place the saw back in its storing place (if needed)
When designing a show you must consider what two things?
Time and Setting
How many saws do we have in our scene shop?
5 (mitre/chop saw, table saw, jig saw, circular saw, hand saw)
What must be done for you to enter the sceneshop and use ANY tools?
Sign and return the tech safety contract
What is the difference between the scrim and cyclorama?
Scrim is a mesh like material that is used to hide scenery or actors on stage by shining light in front or or directly on it, but once light casted behind it all can be seen.
Cycloramas are used for projections, skies, and to cast gobos, or use an array of colors.
How many different grades of sheet lumber are there and there differentiation. What types of sheet lumber are there and how many are there?
4 grades(A(most expensive),B,C,D(cheapest))
3 types of sheet Luan, Plywood, Masonite
Name 3 types of sets
Box set, unit set, permanent set, skeleton set, profile set, curtain set
Who designed the OZ Head in Wicked
Bob Flanagan