Materials
What are the 4 main types of materials used in theater?
Wood, Metal, Plastic, Fabric
What are the two main categories of wood?
Stick and Sheet
What do we call walls in theater?
Flats
Which of these items is NOT considered part of PPE.
Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Noise Canceling Headphones, Ear Plugs, Gloves
Noise Canceling Headphones
What is the difference between Nominal vs Standard sizes?
Nominal is what the wood's size actually is
Standard is what the wood's size sells as
What are the 4 fractions most used in theater, in order from smallest to largest?
1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2
What are the two main types of flats called?
Hollywood and Broadway
What does SDS Stand For?
Safety Data Sheets
What are the 3 main different types of sheet lumber used in theater?
Plywood, Luan, MDF
In this picture which FRACTION, not measurement, is circled?
3/8"
Name the 3 pieces of the frame that are on every kind of flat.
Rails, Stiles, Toggles
Mr. Clarks Classroom, the shop, online
True or False: We prefer to build platforms out of mild steel due to it weighing less than wood.
False
What is the technique used for coiling cables so that the wire inside the cable does not break?
Over-Under
What is the extra piece called that must be constructed in order to support a specific kind of flat for standing
True or False:
Normal glasses count as PPE for your eyes
False
What is the definition of polyester plasters?
Plastic fibers
Which of these is true:
When working in the shop it is okay to wear loose flowing clothing.
When working in the shop it is appropriate to wear your ID Badge lanyard as long as it is tucked inside your shirt
When working in the shop it is okay to wear crocs
When working in the shop it is appropriate to wear your ID Badge lanyard as long as it is tucked inside your shirt
Daily Double
What are the two extra pieces, that are attached to the frame, called that is needed for constructing a Broadway Flat.
Corner Blocks and Keystones
In the event of you identifying a large hazard in the shop what should you do?