Set Crew
What are the background pieces that make up the stage?
Scenery / Set
What is an object that actors use or handle during a performance to help tell the story
Prop
Where does the lighting/sound crew sit during the show?
The Booth
What do you call the area where the audience sits?
House
Marketing posts “This show is SO scary!!!” and now parents are worried. What went wrong?
tone mismatch, audience awareness.
What's the main location of The Addams Family?
The Addams Family Mansion
What is the role of the person who manages the backstage area during a performance?
Stage Manager
What do you call a planned lighting change?
What do you call the area on the sides of the stage where actors / crew stands offstage?
Wings
A door works perfectly in rehearsal.. but now it doesn't the night of the show. What should the actor do?
stay in character, don’t force it, crew handles later.
Why are screws better to work with on a set than nails?
Easier to take apart / less likely to loosen
What is the difference between a set piece and a prop?
Set piece = stays on stage
Prop = handled by actors / propmaster
What is a lighting choice that could make a scene feel eerie/scary?
Cool Colors / Low Light
What is the area ABOVE the auditorium called (the walkways)
The Catwalks
An actor accidentally brings their water bottle onstage… and sets it on the fancy table. What should the crew do?
quietly fix it later, don’t panic, don’t draw attention
Whoops! We just drilled through the entire piece of wood and the screw is sticking out unsafely, what do we do?
Find the correct sized screw, tell an adult, move screw hole location to where it fits.
Why is it important for everyone in the cast to wear makeup?
So the audience can see them / their character portrayed correctly
What causes feedback in a microphone?
Sound looping
What do you call the area ON the front of the stage?
Apron
Someone backstage starts whisper-singing along with the song. Why is this a problem?
noise travels, distracts performers and audience.
Oh no! A platform starts wobbling during rehearsal! What can the set crew do to fix it?
tighten screws, add bracing, strengthen joints
Who are the two people that will be our Stage Managers for Addams Family?
Mrs. Tanzillo
Makyla Cram
Quick, the night of the show and Jace's microphone is freaking out! How do you stop feedback from a microphone?
Mute the microphone, and/or try to maintain proper gain
What do you call the white fabric wall on the back of the stage you need to walk behind?
Scrim
Everything goes wrong backstage… but the audience has no idea. What does that mean?
The crew did their job! :D