Identify the tool
This is the definition of a tool
What is an item used to manipulate/change material
These are used to cut materials, such as wood, metal and plastic
What are Cutting Tools
This is the part of the stage where the audience sits.
What is the house.
Most accidents can be avoided by replacing unsafe habits with this.
What are safe habits.
This position writes the script for the play/musical
What is the playwright
These are three examples of hardware.
These are designed to firmly hold wood, metal or plastic
This is the area above the stage or above the audience where specific lighting is done
What is the catwalk
This is the most dangerous time of a production.
What is strike.
This is the difference between a producer and a director.
Producers focus on securing the rights to perform the play, hires other positions i.e. the director, and secures financial backing for the play.
Directors are the leaders and work closely with the other members of the production design team to develop the production concepts and also works with the actors to develop their roles in a way that is consistent with the production concept
These are tools used to correctly measure something.
What are measuring tools.
Ex. Tape measuerer and tri-square
These tools are used to connect or hold objects together with other hardware.
Fastenening tools.
This is the part of the stage that is in front of the grand curtain.
What is the apron.
These are the part of the body that is most likely to get hurt.
What are hands
This person is present during casting, rehearsals, and performances, working closely with the director, cast, and designers to ensure proper communication between all parties. The stage manager records blocking for the cast, takes notes from the director, and calls the cues for the show during the production.
Who is the stage manager.
Used for nailing and starting screws
Hammering tool i.e. a claw hammer.
This is the difference between a Phillips Head and a flat head screwdriver.
Phillips have a bit that's a cross while a flat head has a flat space and a bit that looks like a -- sign.
This is the difference between upstage and downstage.
Downstage is the part closest to the audience, while upstage is the closest to the back of the stage.
Name Three Main Causes of Accidents
Not knowing what should be done
Not using tools properly
Using bad or faulty equipment
Carelessness
Taking unnecessary risks
Being in a hurry
This person oversees the building of scenery, props, and other stage-related items during the production, using plans from the production designers to make sure that everything is constructed according to plan to fit the concept of the production.
Who is the Technical Director
These are two protective equipement you may need to wear if you are working in the theater.
What are personal protectice equipment. i.e. gloves, safety glasses/goggles, hard hats, and masks
This is the difference between a c-clamp and a pine clamp.
C-clamps are C shaped and are used for holding things like wood together.
Pine clamps are used for attach lighting instruments to pipes/battens.
Stage left/right is taken from the actor's pov when they're on the stage facing the audience.
House left/right is when you're calling directions from the audience.
Name Four general safety practices (what should you do/not do)?
No running, joking around or any other type of “horseplay” is allowed
Lift heavy objects properly
Always leave the shop and other work area clean
Leave storage areas organized and neat
Accidents should be reported immediately
Always work in pairs!
This is the difference between a designer and a technician/master/crew member
Designers are the ones who design while technicians, masters, and crew members are the ones actively making the designs come to life.