Materials
Name the 4 main types of materials used in theater.
Wood, Metal, Plastic, Fabric
What are the 4 main fractions used in theater.
1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16
What are the 2 types of flats used in theater.
Broadway and Hollywood
What does SDS Stand For?
Safety Data Sheets
What are the two main categories of wood?
Stick and Sheet
On this photo what measurement is circled?
4-1/2"
What are the pieces of a flats' frame called
Rails, Toggles, Stiles
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protection Equipment
What are the 3 main types of sheet lumber used
Plywood, Luan, MDF
True or False: A Broadway flat needs extra supports, called a jack, to keep it standing.
True
A platform usually comes in what sizes?
4x8 and 4x4
The 4 main forms of PPE protect what part of the body?
Head, Eyes, Ears, Hands
What are the two main types of steel used in theater
Mild Steel and Aluminum
What is the difference between Nominal vs Standard sizing
Nominal is what the size actually is while Standard is what it sells as
This technique for coiling cables protect the wires inside the cable from breaking.
SDS sheets are used for what purpose?
To give us information about how to help somebody who has ingested, come into contact with, or been exposed to harmful chemical substances.
True or False: Acrylic Plastics are plastics that take a liquid form and are used to create special effects for props and to glue props back together.
False
100 Extra Points: Epoxy
True or False: There are two main types of platforms used in theater; Theatrical and Permanent.
False; there is only 1 type of platform
Daily Double:
Corner Blocks and Keystones are only used to construct which type of flat.
Broadway
When you identify a hazard in the shop what should be your course of action?
Tell the teacher/adult
If it's something small like sawdust on the floor, then sweep it up and inform the teacher/adult.