Theatre Basics
What must you turn on before leaving a theatre?
A ghost light
A metal disc with a pattern cut out like a stencil used to create images/ texture to light is called what?
A gobo
What tape is used to mark out where set pieces go onstage?
Spike Tape
What was the first show Lexie was in as a child?
Cinderella
A prop that you use during the rehearsal process has a funny named called what?
What word should you never say in a theatre?
The Scottish Play (aka Macbeth)
Name 4 different crews for a theatre production.
Props, Sets, Lights, Sound, Costumes.
What is the short hand called that stage managers and actors use to know where they go onstage?
Blocking Notation
Name one show we are doing next season
James & the Giant Peach, I Want My Hat Back, Rudolph, Doggie on my Doorstep, Pete the Cat, Mother Goose, Pinocchio, TBA, Peter & the Starcatcher
What is the animal Lexie uses to describe sewing a button?
A Dolphin
Helping an actor get out of one costume and into another with limited time/ under a minute is known as what?
A quick change
Name two pieces of paperwork that will be made during a show process.
Deck Sheet, Costume Plot, Shift Plot, Daily Call, Production Report, Pre-set Sheet, Laundry List, Cue Sheets, etc.
With a body count of 14, which Shakespeare show has the most deaths?
Titus Andronicus
What are some useful skills to know if you want to be a props designer?
Carving & Sculpting, Plastic moulding, Cabinet-making, Metalwork, Soldering, Embroidery, Upholstery, Casting
What animal should you never have in a theatre?
A peacock
A tech rehearsal without actors is called ___ ______.
Dry Tech
What is the music an audience listens to before the show starts?
Pre-show List
While Ariana Grande starred as Glinda in the live-action Wicked movie, she got her start on Broadway in what musical?
13 the Musical
A bad dress rehearsal means the show will _______ .
Be a hit.
What is the part of the light called that hangs on a baton? Hint: A letter.
C Clamp
What program is used for Sound Opperations?
QLab
There are many modern Shakespeare movie adaptations. Name one (bonus points if you name Lexie's favorite).
Westside Story, She's the Man, 10 Things I Hate about You, The Lion King, Roasline, Gnomeo & Juliet.