Backstage
This area directly behind the stage is typically hidden from the audience and used for prop storage or quick costume changes.
(What is the wings?)
The most common type of microphone worn by actors, typically placed near the cheek or forehead.
(What is a lavalier mic or lav?)
This person designs the lighting plan and cues for a production.
(Who is the lighting designer?)
what is a saved set of data on either the mic board or light board called?
(What is a cue?)
The person responsible for calling cues and coordinating backstage activities during a performance.
(Who is the stage manager?)
What is the cord that runs from the box backstage to the booth?
(What is a Snake?)
What is the metal disc used to create a shape or shadow of light?
(What is a GOBO?)
What is the sheet that allows the light technician to see the positions of each light?
(What is a Magic Sheet?)
A common term for someone who assists with scene changes, props, and backstage tasks.
(What is a stagehand/Crew Member?)
What is useful to remove high or low frequencies from a mic?
(What is an EQ or Equalizer?)
What is the primary type of lights on the catwalk?
(What are LED lights?)
What do we put in front of an old light to change the color?
(What is a Gel?)
What are the top red and black curtains called?
(What is the Duster)
(What is Sends on Fader, or Mix?)
How much does the average cyc cost?
(What is $20,000)
What type of lens allows the lights to be positioned?
This is the boxes in the stage Left wing that are used with sending the signals from the mics to the booth?
(What are the Recievers?)
The term for adjusting mic volume for actors throughout a show.
(What is "moving the faders"?)
What are the Faders on the lightboard controlling?
(What are Submasters?)
What type of Cable do the lights and sound use?
(What is a XLR cable?)