terms
What is the directors job?
the person in charge of the artistic vision of a play ; guides actors and makes creative decisions.
what is a spotlight ?
focuses a bright beam on one performer or area
purpose of scenery ?
creates setting and helps tell the story visually.
who is the most important crew ?
any crew could be most important depending on the show ( all work together )
what is a follow spot ?
a move able spotlight that follows a actor across the stage
What is the House crew ?
Handles audience services (tickets,seating,programs
what is a fresnel light ?
soft edged light often used for general stage lighting .
what should be on a theatre ticket ?
show name , date,time ,seat If reserved
what is the importance of a promptbook ?
keeps all notes cues and directions organized
what is gel ?
colored filter placed over a light
what are sight lines ?
what the audience can see from their seats
what is a flood light ?
covers a large area with light
what is a publicity crew tasks ?
posters,social media announcements tickets ,ads
how do you show appreciation to people who have helped with productions ?
thank you notes ,recognition in programs ,social media shoutouts
what is gobo?
template faced in front of a light to project patterns like windows or trees
what is the light plot ?
A diagram showing where the lights are placed and how they're used
what are ellipsoidal lights ? (ERS)
sharp ,focused light used for highlighting specific areas
ways to get sound effects ?
recorded audio ,live sound effects ,digital tools ,or instruments
using a 200$ budget ?
reuse materials borrow costumes diy props simple set .
what is general admission ?
seating is first come first served
What is Basic makeup ?
enhances natural features for stage visibility
what are led lights ?
energy efficient lights that can change colors easily
what is the difference between director vs stage manager vs assistant director vs crew head
director = artistic leader
stage manager = runs operations
assistant director = helps director
crew head = leads a technical team
when teaching theatre safety what are some things you can do ?
demonstrations ,rules practice ,drills reminders
what is costume plot ?
a chart showing what each actor wears in every scene