Scenery/Props
These are the structures that help transform an empty stage into the world of the play?
What is the Scenery?
This historical individual ran "The World" newspaper and had a writing award named after him.
Who is Joseph Pulitzer?
Name three things you can change/control when using a followspot.
What are size, color, focus and shutter?
People who do quick changes, laundry and make repairs on costumes during a production
What is the wardrobe crew?
This person is in charge of teaching and cleaning the dances for a show.
Who is the Choreographer?
This is a prop that is handled by the actors.
What is a hand prop?
According to the Newsies, we got a ton of rotten fruit and what else?
What is perfect aim?
This is the first thing to check if a microphone isn't working.
What is the battery/power switch?
Name three things an actor can wear to emphasize and highlight their facial features while on stage?.
What are eyeliner, blush and lipstick?
This person is in charge of artistic decisions and the vision of the show.
Who is the Director?
These crew members are responsible for moving and changing any scenery during the performance.
Who are stagehands?
Name all five "Newsie neighborhoods" of New York.
What are Manhattan, Woodside, Richmond, ?
This is a thin metal template inserted into a lighting fixture to create patterns on the stage.
What is a gobo?
This is when actors try on each of their costumes and walk under the stage lights before rehearsal.
What is a dress/costume parade?
This person is in charge of knowing the show extremely well and should be able to answer questions about both performance and technical elements of a show.
Who is the Stage Manager?
The place where items held by the actors go when not in use.
What is a prop table?
Name at least four ways Harry's friends greeted Lola Lopez when she came to his birthday party in Honolulu.
What are "hola", "shalom", "salaam", "cheerio", "ciao", "ni hao", "jambo", and "anyong haseyo"?
Name three places a wireless microphone can be worn by an actor in order to get the best sound.
Where is over the ear, under the wig, or on the lapel?
Name two reasons stage makeup needs to be darker and more dramatic than regular makeup.
What is the bright lights wash out actor's faces, and to ensure that facial expressions are seen by the audience in the back row?
This person is in charge of teaching all the music, often to both the cast as well as the orchestra.
Who is the Music Director?
This is a drawing of the stage seen from above - a bird's eye view.
What is a Ground Plan?
According to the Fairy Forkmother, this is the correct placement for a proper place setting.
When using a wrench to hang lights overhead, it should always be...
What is secured to you? (in case you drop it!)
Costume and Hair/Makeup Designers often should consult with these other departments before finalizing the look sheets.
What are the Scenic, Lighting, and Sound Departments?
A rehearsal that finally introduces all the technical elements of the show and combines them with the acting, singing and dancing portions.
What is a tech rehearsal?