Show:
Pre Production
Ground Plans
Rehearsal
Blocking
Tech
100
Name four items in an Actor/Welcome Packet.
Welcome Letter, Contact Sheet, Calendar, Emergency Forms, Scene Character Breakdown, Wallet Card, Cast List, Directions to Off-site Facilities
100
What do you use to measure the ground plan?
Scale ruler
100
What do you need to set up for each rehearsal?
Chairs, tables, pencils and papers, SM supplies, first aid kit, rehearsal props
100
What is blocking?
Any action given by the director to the actors, or taken naturally by the actors and approved by the director.
100
What type of clothing do SM/crew wear for tech and performance?
black clothing
200
Name three items on the callboard.
Calendar, Daily Call, Cast List, Costume Fittings, Tech Schedule, Important Reminders/Announcements, Sign-In Sheets
200
When measuring the ground plan, what are common scales used in theatre?
1/2"=1'; 1/4"=1'
200
What is a dark day?
Day without rehearsal
200
Name two types of choreography an SM records.
Fight and Dance Choreography
200
What does hand off and catch mean?
Hand off--literally hand someone a prop; catch--receive a prop as an actor runs past
300
Name one item you should not post on the callboard.
Contact sheet, any sensitive information or personal content
300
What is the first thing you should find when taping out/measuring a ground plan?
Plaster line and center line
300
Name two ASM responsibilities at rehearsal.
Tracking costumes and props, on book, entrance and exit, run sheet
300
What would you need to take timings of in rehearsal?
Entrance and Exits; Costume Quick Changes; Length of Show; Scene Timings
300
What paperwork is needed for tech?
ASM-run sheet SM-prompt book
400
Name two questions you should ask in your initial director meeting.
Anything regarding schedule, challenges, concept, team, or room set up
400
Draw how you would tape out a door.
Drawing
400
How often should you break during rehearsal?
5 minutes every 55 minutes; 10 minutes every 80 minutes
400
What are consumable props?
Paper, food and drinks
400
What is rule number one?
Be a good person
500
What would you consider the most important pre rehearsal document?
TBD
500
What is a wavy line represent on a ground plan?
Soft masking/curtain
500
Name one SM responsibilities for rehearsal.
Taking blocking; notes; director/designer coordination
500
What is the difference between set dressing and props?
Set dressing--attached and not moved
500
How would you set up your prompt book?
Left handed vs. Right handed