Scenery
An Allen wrench is used to tighten screws with inset heads that resemble this polygon
What is a hexagon
A small sample of fabric
What is a swatch
This is what the abbreviation ERS actually stands for
What is an Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight
Electronic component that accepts signal from a wireless mic and sends it to the mixer
What is the receiver
This is the intangible item used to make something happen during the run of a production
What is a cue
It is this type of mechanical advantage that we use to drive screws
What is torque
Fabric that is turned up on the lower edge of a garment or sleeve to provide a finished edge
What is the hem
The metal patterns that can be inserted into some fixtures to create shapes of light.
What is a Gobo
How fast or slow the sound waves travel through the air, appearing as pitch.
What is Pitch
These are the images found in an SMs book that show other how actors move around onstage
What are blocking diagrams
This type of hammer was designed to counteract Newtons third law
What is a dead blow hammer or dead blow mallet
This a procession during which actors wear their costumes under the lights to ensure the compatibility of the colors and functionality
What is a costume parade
This is what LED stands for.
What is a light emitting diode
Speaker that is intended for performers to hear themselves or music; may not contain the same mix as the speakers aimed at the audience
What is a monitor
This is the union stage managers belong to
What is Actors Equity Association
Nails that are coated so that they become resistant to corrosion and weather are said to be this
What is galvanized
Part of a pattern or garment which runs from shoulder to waist
What is the bodice
A lighting object on stage that is used the way it would offstage, occasionally set dressing.
What is a practical
This is the Federal department that regulates the television and radio industry, and sets standards for frequencies microphones can run on
What is the FCC or Federal Communications Commission
This is a meeting in which an SM might meet with a designer with the expressed goals to get information in their book prior to entering technical rehearsal
What is a paper tech
The three parts of a staple are the legs, the teeth and this cross member
What is the crown
This fabric is woven from fibers of the flax plant
What is linen
Created by this Stanley, this lighting design technique in which the actors are meant to be fully front lit but also provided with some "sculpting" of the features. Full lighting is provided by at least two lights from opposite sides, above the plane of the actors by about 45 degrees and approximately 90 degrees apart.
What is the McCandless Method
The art of recreating incidental sound effects (such as footsteps) in synchronization with the visual component of a movie.
What is Foley
This person who runs rehearsals, sets meetings, takes blocking, etc but likely never calls cues
What is the Production stage manager