A background drop or curtain, hung at the rear of the stage that masks the backstage area during the shifting of scenery. It is usually used for scenic projections.
What is a cyclorama?
100
A prop that is handled by the actors.
What is a hand prop?
100
Another place besides a batten that lights can be held.
What is a boom or boomerang or lighting tree?
100
Diminishing the intensity of a makeup color from strongest to lightest.
What is blending?
100
A rehearsal without actors that is for ironing out glitches between crews.
What is a tech rehearsal?
200
The standard size for a theatre flat.
What is 4'x8'?
200
Place where props go when not in use.
What is a prop table?
200
How you will balance the batten when hanging lights or scenery.
What is a counterweight?
200
The time when actors should arrive at the theater for performance for costumes and makeup.
What is a call time?
200
The person who is in charge during the dress rehearsals and performances.
Who is the stage manager?
300
To raise or lower lines or backdrops.
What is fly?
300
A wireless microphone
What is a lavalier or lapel mic?
300
A thin medal template with a pattern punched out.
What is a gobo?
300
This is an example of a costume decoration.
What is lace, trim, applique materials that are sewn or glued in place?
300
The stage manager is in charge of emergencies and should have these two things backstage at all times.
What are a fire extinguisher and first aid kit?
400
A platform on wheels.
What is a wagon or truck?
400
Cueing up all of your sound cues before a show.
What is a preset?
400
These can be added to a lighting instrument to change the shape of light.
What are barn doors?
400
Actors try on each of their costumes and walk under the stage lights before rehearsal.
What is a dress/costume parade?
400
Another name for performances.
What is run of the show?
500
A large turning set.
What is a revolve?
500
These 5 things should be present on your sound cue sheet.
What is cue number, script page, the sound, beginning and ending, and whether it should fade in or out?
500
This lighting instrument creates a "spot" light
What is an ellipsoidal or ERS?
500
People who do quick changes, laundry and make repairs on costumes during a production