PPE
Fly System
COMM
DBT Skills
Stage Safety/Risk Assessment
100
ANSI rates this form of PPE for impacts.
What is eye protection or what is a hard hat?
100
Area of the fly system where the flyperson operates the line sets.
What is the midrail or the locking rail?
100
ON Com.
What is said when I get on com or during com check?
100
Are the basics of the What skill.
What is observation, describe and participation
100
During a run of Beetlejuice, the light board suddenly lost power leaving the show in a moment of black out that wasn't planned. What measures should be implemented to mitigate the risk of electrical equipment failure, and how can event organizers ensure a rapid response in the event of power disruptions?
Regularly inspect and maintain all electrical equipment. Have backup generators on standby in case of power outages. Conduct pre-event checks to identify and address any issues.
200
This form of PPE has at least 25db of protection.
What are ear plugs?
200
The PPE you MUST wear while loading weight onto the arbor at the loading rail.
What is a fall arrest harness?
200
Standing By
What to do you say on com when everyone is in place ready to GO?
200
Are the basics of the How skill.
What is don't judge, stay focused and do what works?
200
A production of Sweeny Todd has a moment when blood is being poured on the stage on a portion of the stage which is a ramp. One night the performer playing Mrs. Lovette slips and hurts their knee during the show. They needed immediate medical attention. The show was stopped and an ambulance was called.
Outline the steps that event organizers should take to identify and address potential health and safety hazards for performers and crew. How can they ensure that emergency procedures are well-understood and followed?
Conduct a thorough inspection of the stage and backstage areas for potential hazards. Provide proper training for crew members and performers on emergency procedures. Ensure clear signage for emergency exits and evacuation routes.
300
PPE which has an expiration date 5 years after its first use.
What is a hard hat?
300
The call you would use before you bring in line set 3.
What is Lineset 3 moving?
300
Yes
What is a word that you replace with Copy That?
What is a word that you replace with SET?
300
Wise Mind
What is the state of mind which is the intersection of the Reasonable and Emotional Mind?
300
The Public is putting up a production of King Lear in Central Park. The sky is starting to darken and the wind is starting to pick up. All of a sudden during the last scene of the show the sky opens up drenches the stage and the audience members. A few minutes later the wind starts blowing really hard and the tents are being whipped around dangerously.
Describe the risk posed by adverse weather conditions and provide a detailed plan, including contingency measures, to mitigate the impact of weather-related challenges on the safety of performers, crew, and the audience.
Monitor weather forecasts leading up to the event. Have contingency plans for adverse weather conditions, including the possibility of postponement or relocation. Ensure that stage structures are securely anchored to withstand wind and other weather-related challenges.
400
Inspections points for hard hats.
What are cracks, dents and punctures?
What are torn, broken or damaged webbing?
What are fading, chalkiness and discoloration?
What is loss of flexibility or too much flexing?
400
The next step after loading the batten.
What is loading counterbalance weight?
400
GO
What is the word you never say unless you are the SM calling the show?
400
Your crew lead is asking you to stay late for a build call that was wasn't planned for in advance. You have homework for a class this is due tomorrow. Your anger and anxiety have gone through the roof. You have used this skill to alleviate your elevated emotion to get yourself back to baseline.
What is ACCEPTS, Self Soothe, IMPROVE the moment, Pros & Cons or TIPP?
400
SUNY New Paltz is producing She Kills Monsters. They have designed a huge 5 headed dragon puppet that is operated by 5 puppeteers. One of puppeteers looses sight of the exit due to a piece of masking being in the wrong place and trips falling with one part of the puppet, tearing it significantly.
Discuss the potential risks associated with logistical issues during set changes. Outline a comprehensive plan to minimize delays and complications, including strategies for identifying and addressing bottlenecks.
Plan and rehearse set changes thoroughly. Allocate sufficient time for each change and have a well-organized backstage crew. Identify potential bottlenecks and address them in advance. Have backup plans in case of unexpected delays.
500
Are not Crocs.
What are work boots or work shoes?
500
Are the names of 5 parts of the single purchase fly system.
What is the batten?
What is the lift line?
What is the counterwieght arbor?
What is the hand line?
What is the rope lock?
What is the loading rail or gallery?
What is the locking rail?
What is the tensioning floor block?
What is the weight?
500
Your team makes up a cue sheet using this bit of script.
Designate the different positions of the team to make the scene change happen. What scenery are you moving? Use paper miniatures or desks to show the action.
SM
Deck Crew
Light board op
Sound board op
500
Role play with your group. Come up with a scenario in which you demonstrate Willingness and Willfulness in accepting reality.
What is a scenario demonstrating willingness and willfulness?
500
Outline a technical malfunction you have witnessed or been a part of on a production or have heard of in the news.
Explain the steps organizers should take during technical rehearsals to prevent such malfunctions. Additionally, outline protocols for addressing technical issues in real-time during the live performance and ensuring minimal impact on the overall event quality.
Conduct thorough technical rehearsals before the event. Have backup equipment readily available. Employ skilled technicians who can quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues. Create communication protocols to alert performers and crew of any technical difficulties and implement contingency plans.