Technical Terms
this material is used to color lights
Gel
What do we say instead of "good luck" and why?
"Break a leg", multiple answers
This person is responsible for the hang and focus of lights
Master Electrician
Where would you look to find cast lists, sign in sheets, and important show information?
Call board
What is the official name of the Black box?
Second Stage
What is another name for mic cable?
XLR
Why don't we whistle in the Theatre?
Sailors used to be hired to run flies and would whistle for cues, so whistling meant something could fly in on your head!
The person with the overall vision for the show, you will see them at rehearsals
Director
If you are standing offstage, out of audience view, you are _________
in the wings
How many seats does the Harold and Jean Miner Theater have?
301
what is it called when the stage is slanted?
Rake
Why don't we like mirrors onstage?
historically, the fear of breaking and getting bad luck. Realistically, reflecting the lights into the audience.
This person is responsible for one or more of the looks of the show, could be lighting, costumes, set, etc.
Designer
Where would one find a birdcage, a record player, a fire hydrant, or a tea cup?
Props storage
Where is the majority of our furniture stored?
Creepy Basement
What is the 4th wall?
The invisible wall, usually the proscenium arch, that acts as a window into the world of the play.
what do most theatres use to appease the spirits at night? and what is another reason we use it?
Ghostlight. to keep some light onstage so people don't get hurt/fall off the stage walking through in the dark
The most organized person in the show, they are responsible for meeting notes, reports, and making sure everyone in the show knows what they're doing
Stage manager
Where do our road cases live during shows?
Black Box basement
Where do we keep stock scenery and other large pieces of scenery?
S building
what do we call scenery that is is designed specifically to hide floor lights upstage?
Groundrow
Why don't we name the Scottish Play?
People believe the witches' chants are actual curses and will bring bad luck if you speak it's name out of the context of the Scottish play itself.
(bonus points if you know a "reverse")
The head of any theatre department, this person is responsible for the safety and timely install of all show elements, as well as budgets, training, and hiring all other staff.
Technical Director
This elevated platform is a crucial part of our fly system
Weight floor
What is the name of our unofficial mascot, found in the locker hallway?
Thespie