Tool Time
This hand tool drives screws into wood and metal.
What is a screwdriver?
You must always keep your work area clean and free of this to avoid tripping hazards.
What is debris?
The actor’s right when facing the audience.
What is stage right?
You wear these to protect your ears from loud noises.
What are earplugs (or earmuffs)?
A curtain that covers the stage when the play is not in progress.
What is the main curtain?
This tool is used to grip, tighten, and loosen nuts and bolts.
What is a wrench (or pliers)?
Loose clothing or jewelry could get __________ in machinery.
What is caught?
The area of the stage closest to the audience.
What is downstage?
You wear this to protect your lungs from sawdust.
What is a dust mask (or respirator)?
A light-colored backdrop that can be lit for special effects.
What is a cyclorama?
This power tool smooths rough wood with sandpaper.
What is a sander?
Before adjusting any tool, always make sure it is __________.
What is turned off?
The center of the stage is simply called this.
What is center stage?
Long hair should be __________ back when using power tools.
What is tied back?
The most common type of stage, with the audience on one side only. Hint: This is our stage.
What is a proscenium stage?
This tool makes angled or beveled crosscuts in wood.
What is a miter saw?
If a tool is broken or unsafe, you must report it as __________.
What is defective?
The side spaces hidden from the audience where actors wait.
What are the wings?
To protect your feet, always wear __________ shoes.
What are close-toed shoes?
When using a ladder, always maintain three points of __________.
What is contact?
This tool is used to cut curves in wood, plastic, or metal.
What is a jigsaw?
Always use __________ guards and safety devices on power tools.
What are provided (or integrated) guards?
The front part of the stage that extends past the main curtain.
What is the apron?
This piece of equipment washes out chemicals if they get in your eyes.
What is an emergency eye wash station?
The traditional color for painting the stage floor.
What is black?