Tools
what is the strongest simple shape?
and what are curtains made of?
TRIANGLE!
velvet!
what saw do you use to cut plywood? (USUALLY)
what about lauan? (USUALLY)
panel saw
jig saw
What tool do we use to focus a light?
BONUS: what tool is used as an extra safety precaution on a light?
Wrench
safety cable
When you add castors to a platform it becomes a:
wagon!
What are the parts of a cut list?
stiles, toggles, rails
I want to make a small hole for my screw. What drill bit do I use?
Later, I want to make a large hole for a bolt, what do I use?
spiral bit
paddle/spade bit
What are the actual dimensions of a 2x4?
BONUS: what about a 1x4?
1 1/2" x 3 1/2"
3/4" x 3 1/2"
what is a light bulb in theatre called
lamp!
name the order of curtains from DOWNSTAGE to UPSTAGE
Main rag, mid traveler, back traveler. cyc wall
What lumber is used for a platform?
what about a HOLLYWOOD flat?
BROADWAY flat?
plywood, 2x4s
1x4s and lauan
1x4s and muslin
NAME a hand tool
(Mrs. Jenkins will approve)
c clamp, pliers, wrench, end nippers, staple gun, utility knife, etc.
what size of sheet good do we normally buy?
BONUS: what is the width of plywood and lauan that we buy?
4'x8' sheets
plywood: 3/4" and lauan: 1/4"
when I mix red and green in light, i create:
- what about green and blue?
amber!
teal!
What are the different theatre spaces?
Bonus for naming both names.
Another bonus for saying which one Midlo uses.
Proscenium, 3/4 (thrust), arena (in the round)
we use proscenium.
Which way is the wood facing for a BROADWAY flat?
the wood is on its FACE.
(hollywood is on its EDGE)
If I want to draw a straight line on a 2x4, what would I use?
what about on a sheet of plywood?
what about on 26" wide piece of lauan?
speed square
chalk line
carpenter's square
what size screw would you use for drilling lauan to a 1x4?
what about plywood to 2x4?
1"
1 5/8"
If I want to turn light 36 on all the way, I would type:
CHAN 36 @ FULL (enter)
Who is in charge of run crew?
Who is in the booth?
What does a play need to be in, in order for us to NOT have to obtain the rights?
Stage Manager
Lights and Sound
Public Domain
How many toggles would a 3' x 12' flat have?
5
When I raise up a platform, I attach what is called:
Also, how long of a break do I get if I have been rehearsing for 60 minutes?
legs
5 minutes.
NAME ALL the types of stick lumber that we use.
1x4s, 2x4s, 4x4s, (1x2s), moulding, dowel rods
If I want to turn light 54 off, then record my next cue after 21, what would I type?
CHAN 54 @ OUT. RECORD CUE 22
How do I draw a window vs. a doorway?
How do I draw a 36" staircase?
(Shown on board.
36" staircase, probably have 9" tread and four steps)
Give me the cut list for a 3' x 6' platform.
2 @ 3' , 2 @ 5'9", 2 @ 2'9"