During blocking rehearsal, the set pieces are not used and there is no finished costumes. The focus is to make sure the actors know where and when to sit, move, and stand.
100
Define properties chief.
The props chief is responsible for acquiring the necessary props, store them, and hand them to actors backstage.
100
What are the responsibilities of a scenic designer?
costume, makeup, and lighting.
100
How do light and sound cues play into the precision timing of play?
Actors can see light coming on or a sound playing and know that it's their scene and they need to show up on stage.
100
Who was the most famous playwright back in the 16th century during the Elizabethan age?
William Shakespeare
200
Define reading rehearsal.
The entire cast meets to read through the whole script to absorb the flow and get a vision of the director.
200
Define house manager.
The house manager makes sure admission and intermission is smooth.
200
What are the elements that work with scenic design?
Simple and complex.
200
What are the types of lights used in a production?
_Ellipsoidal
_Fresnel
_Pars
_PC spots
300
Define polishing rehearsal.
Polishing rehearsals take the longest. You spend time perfecting your characterization, tempo, and timing of the play.
300
Define publicity manager.
A person who promotes the production in a school or a public place.
300
What is blocking?
Precise staging of actors. Basically where they would stand and move.
300
What are the lighting properties?
_Intensity
_Distribution
_Color
_Spotlights or Specials
_Location
400
Define technical rehearsal.
Rehearsal that involves running all the lighting and sound cues.
400
Define business manager.
This person is responsible for financial managing and how to produce the play within budget.
400
Define Properties.
Objects or furniture that go on stage with the set to make the scene more realistic.
400
What are examples of sound cues?
_Sound effects
_Music
_Voiceovers
500
Define dress rehearsal.
Rehearsal that includes everything. For example, light cues, sound cues, costumes, makeup, and etc...
500
Define stage manager
The stage manager is in charge backstage during rehearsal.
500
What are UIL set pieces?
UIL set pieces are simple 3D geometry shapes that go on stage to help set a scene.
500
What do you need to produce good sound for a theatre?
_Mixing console
_surround speakers
_Amplifiers
_Microphones (lavalier or handheld)