Nocti General Knowledge
An ERS is focused by
"running the barrel"
A PAR is focused by
"spinning the bottle"
If a gallon of paint covers 350 sq ft and each gallon cost $39.99 how much would it cost to cover 1400 sq ft?
$159.96
Name All the necessary components of typical lighting paperwork
- Channel Hookup - Instrument Schedule - Dimmer Schedule - Circuit Schedule - Magic Sheet
What are some ways to keep walkways clear of cables that may trip performers or crew?
- Picking or running them through the ceiling - taping them down - Cleaning them up after use
Name at least 3 things must a stage manager do to before rehearsals start?
- Read and analyze the script - Collect information on the production - Prepare initial lists and breakdowns - Create a prompt book - Meet with the director - Participate in auditions - Prepare the rehearsal room
What are examples of trip hazards backstage?
- cables -sceanary - clutter
Check all that apply. Parametric Equalization is frequency manipulation which allows:
- control over frequency levels (boosting or cutting decibels), - selection of the center/primary frequency - manipulation of bandwidth/range of each frequency
Synonym's for emergency exits include
- emergency egress
What do we have to do pre-show to make the stage performance ready?
-Clean -Preset
Which audio format should you use for playback?
.wav
The intersection of plaster line and center line is also known as:
0 - 0 point
A 2" x 4" is actually what dimensions?
1 1/2" x 3 1/2"
What time is the crew typically called before a performance?
1 hour
What is the first things to apply when putting on stage makeup?
1. Primer 2. Foundation 3. Concealer
The standard pipe used in theatre is 1 1/2" schedule 40. What is the actual outside diameter?
1.900
In the realm of acoustics, the inverse square law states that the intensity of sound decreases by approximately 6 dB for each doubling of distance from the sound source. If the actor moves four feet from the microphone how much has the intensity decreased.
12 db
The threshold for pain caused by sound is
120 decibels
How many amps do three 575 watt source fours draw?
14.4 Amps
Hearing damage occurs instantaneously at what decibel level?
140 db
12 lights weighing 15 pounds each are hung evenly distributed on a batten. How much weight needs to be added to the arbor?
180
What is the range of human hearing? List the high and low:
20 hertz to 20,000 hertz
How large a performance space can be represented in 1/2" scale on a 11" x 17" sheet of paper?
20' - 0" x 32' - 0"
How much outward and downward force must a railing be able to withstand?
200 lbs
A fresnel has a multiplying factor of 1.24 in flood focus. At a throw of 22 feet what is the field diameter?
27.28
How many 2'-0" x 3'-0" cuts can you get from a standard sheet of plywood?
3
If there are 4 fixtures, how many twofers would be required to plug them into one circuit?
3
Which of these is the right way to use wire rope clips?
3
How much clearance must electrical panels be provided according to the National Electric Code?
3 feet
How many square feet are in a 4'-0" x 8'-0" area?
32' - 0'
The total cost for the rights for five pieces of music is eight dollars total for a run of one and half months. If there are seven performances a week what is the rental cost for the entire run?
336
A hand rail is a top rail with a mid rail supported by vertical stanchions. What is the allowable height range for the top rail?
39"-45"
A 2.4k dimmer can power how many 575 watt Source Fours?
4
Plywood is typically sold in what size sheets?
4' - 0" x 8' - 0"
The bias of the fabric is at what angle?
45 degrees
What is the difference between fall arrest and fall prevention?
Fall prevention systems aim to passively prevent a fall from happening. Fall restraint systems actively restrain a user from being able to reach an edge or drop-off. Fall arrest systems are designed to stop (or "arrest") a fall that has already begun
Name the 5 OSHA Hazard categories
Falls and Falling Objects. Chemical Exposure. Fire Hazards. Electrical Hazards. Repetitive Motion Injury.
Ideally Curling irons can be used safely on synthetic wigs. True or False?
False
True or False. A broadway flat is built on board edge while a hollywood flat is built on board face
False
True or False: A carpenter is a stage hand who builds sets. The head carpenter oversees the crew of costumers
False
True or False: A carriage bolt has a hexagonal head, used chiefly for fixing wooden panels to masonry or to one another
False
True or False: Excessive tension in the operating line indicates that the arbor is in balance.
False
True or False: It is safe to handle a lamp with bare hands.
False
True or False: The lower the transmission of the gel the more light that comes through.
False
True or False: The purpose of Ohm's Law is to calculate the electrical potential of a source.
False
True or False: There is no training needed for a body harness
False
True or False: XLR cable is a 3-pin unbalanced connector
False
True or False: Hard patching is when the console software is used to assign dimmers to channels
False, False this is know as soft patching. Hard patching is physically done in the dimmer patch bay using cables to connect unit with dimmer.
True or False: Feedback is the most common problem with wireless microphones.
False, Its drop out
True or False: In the USA, most electrical circuits are 20 amps and standard voltage is 120v. Maximum wattage of a circuit is 2400w
False, Most are 15 amps with 120 v
True or False: A circuit breaker switch is a manually operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by excess current.
False, circuit breakers are automatic not manual
What are common problems encountered with wireless microphones? Check all that apply.
Feedback, Drop Out, Phase incoherence, Potential acoustic gain
What is the Fire Safety Curtain? And how does it work?
Fire safety curtains provide a barrier between the stage and auditorium in the event of a fire. The curtain prevents the heat, smoke and flame from a fire on stage from affecting an audience while the auditorium is evacuated.
Name the three most commonly built pieces of scenery:
Flats Wagons Stairs
Blackbox is defined as
Flexible performance space with no fixed stage platform or audience seating
Actors must provide their own mascara..
For personal hygiene
The apron is area downstage of the proscenium arch. It is also known as
Forestage
When you sew seams in multiple steps to hide the seam allowance it is called....
French seam
Where can you find information about the transmission percentage of a gel?
Gel Book
If the under balcony speaker is 40' from the edge of the stage and the performer is 15' upstage how many milliseconds of delay is needed? (there are no additional speakers in this scenario, only an under balcony delay to help folks back there hear performer. The performers voice is picked up by floor mics at the edge of the stage.
48 milliseconds
Fall protection is required when a surface has an unprotected side or edge more than _____ above the lower level.
6 feet
On a 1/2" scale drawing what length would a 3" line represent?
6'
Hearing protection is designed to protect employees from exposure to excessive noise or sound. OSHA 1910.95 stipulates that workers not be exposed to sound levels greater than ________ in excess of ____ hours.
85 decibels, 8 hours
If there are 9 treads at a rise of 10" how high is the top step?
90"
A three week rental for 5 moving lights is $275 per fixture. How much will a two week rental cost for all equipment?
917$
How do you make flat stand upright?
A Jack
What is a nominal measurement?
A board's size before it has been planed smooth on all 4 sides.
What is a dress rehearsal?
A chance for actors and wardrobe crew to practice costume changes happening in under a minute
What is a trim height?
A defined height measured from the batten to the stage floor
What is a pre-amp?
A device used to increase gain by taking a weak signal and boosting it up to a line-level signal.
A trim chain is
A length of chain and fittings used to connect a lift line to a batten and adjust its level relative to the other lift lines along the batten
What is cue-to-cue?
A rehearsal without actors focusing on sequences where multiple cu
What is tech rehearsal?
A rehearsal without actors focusing on sequences where multiple cu
What is dry tech?
A rehearsal without actors focusing on sequences where multiples cues occur at once.
What is a cantilever?
A rigid structural element that extends horizontally and is supported at only one end
Counter weight systems come in two types, single purchase and double purchase. Which of the following statements describes a single purchase system?
A system employing weight, blocks and lines to hold or move a load similar weight, using a 2:1 mechanical advantage for counterwieght and batten load
In theatre a dutchman is
A technique used to cover a seam between flats
In what union are stage managers included?
AEA (Actors' Equity Association)
Hearing damage from prolonged sound occurs at what decibel level and what length of time?
Above 85 db for 8 hours
This is a field template. What is it used for?
Add lights to the plot to a hand drafted plot
Contouring does what?
Adds shadows
The image on the right is a
Barn Door- Inserted into the gel frame slot of a luminaire. Reduces light spill.
Identify the parts of a single purchase fly system. Number 1 is
Batten
Balance is when the counterweight arbor load equally compensates the suspended load. name the terms are ways to refer to an out of balance load
Batten/pipe Heavy, Arbor Heavy
When do you need to do a ladder inspection?
Before first use every day
What type of theatre is number 4?
Blackbox
This style of flat is known as a
Book Flat, Book Flats are two flats hinged together in order to be self-supporting when folded on the hinge
What is this?
Boom
Where is a title block typically located?
Bottom Right
This is an example of
Box Set
What is the safety factor you must consider when you tie a knot in a rope?
Breaking Strength
Select the two most common types of flat construction:
Broadway Hollywood
In the USA, the standard wire colors do not include
Brown
Select all that apply: What would be included on a lighting shop order?
C-clamp Gels Template Instruments Cables Dimming Pipes Tape
What is the name of the data cable most commonly used for controlling lighting systems?
DMX 512
A property of sound is loudness. What term is used when measuring this property?
Decibel (db)
Another name for the stage floor is:
Deck
What is not a name for this?
Design
Which component is F?
Diagnol
When the sound designer reviews a script to prepare for a production what should they include in their notes
Directionality Sources Amplitude
Which is a unidirectional microphone with a pickup pattern characterized by its inverted heart shape
Cadioid
Below is the scenic painting process. What is the third step in the process?
Cartoon
A small wheel used on scenery and scenic equipment for ease of moving is:
Caster
What is the General Duty Clause?
Each employer has a general duty to furnish each employee a place of employment free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Name the pictured plug:
Edison
Identify the drawing:
Elevation
What is the most common scenic unit built for an actor to exit unseen from a raised platform?
Escape Stairs
How often is a spreader plate placed?
Every 2' - 0"
The illuminated sign required at emergency exits to indicate the exits from the venue is known as the
Exit sign
True or False: Phase Incoherence can be reduced by utilizing the 3 to 1 rule.
True: The 3:1 rule states that the when using two mics in proximity to one another (such as when two performers are playing in the same room, each with their own mic), the second mic should be at least 3x the distance from the first mic that the first mic is from its source
This image represents a
Two-fer- Electrical accessory enabling two devices to be plugged into one receptacle.
What is a water deluge curtain?
Type of safety curtain using water to extinguish the fire
What pin should be used to secure the wig to the head?
U pins
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is
USA government organization established to create a safe and healthful working environment
These are drafting representations of various scenic elements. These standards are set in what document?
USITT Scenic Design and Technical Production Graphic Standard
Banana, TS, and RCA are examples of ______________ type of connectors.
Unbalanced
There are five types of loads. Which of those five is defined as a load spread evenly across a pipe or truss (drops)
Uniformly Distributed Load
What is the second step in changing lamp? Turn off unit Unplug unit Remove lamp housing Using gloves remove lamp clips and lamp Insert new lamp and close clips Reinstall lamp housing and make sure all bolts are secure Plug unit back in Turn unit on
Unplug unit
What defines a condenser mic?
Uses a wire coil to amplify signal picked up by the diaphragm
What is Ohm's law?
Voltage = Amps (I) x Resistance (R)
Who would the stage manager give notes for the costume show crew to?
Wardrobe Supervisor
Gel colors are usually described as:
Warm or cool
What is the West Virginia formula?
Watts = Volts x Amps
What is phase incoherence?
When the timing of two signals coming from microphones on the same sound source is out of sync.
When is it ideal to use an omni mic?
When trying to pick up multiple instruments or sounds from different people simultaneously
The bolt in the attached image is what grade?
Grade 5
Identify the drawing:
Ground
When should you wear a hardhat?
Hard hats are required where "there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns"
Identify the parts of a single purchase fly system. Number 4 is
Head Block
Which of the following is the stationary block assembly above and closest to the counterweight arbor?
Head Block
Which of the following is not a report that stage manager's are expected to produce?
House Report
OSHA states that electric cords:
If used in conjunction with a power strip/surge protector, the power strip must be plugged into the mounted circuit
Below are the steps for flying in or out a batten requires a specific safety procedure that it follows every time. What is the first step?
Make sure stage area is clear.
Why would you use blue and purple greasepaint?
Makes bruises
A flat or curtain designed to conceal or hide backstage areas is known as
Masking
What is a wire rope clip?
Mechanical device used for terminating wire rope by the means of a saddle, a U-bolt and two nuts
What are the basic components of the sound system?
Microphones, amps, and speakers
Where should the mid rail be placed in a hand rail?
Midway
"Heads!" What do you do?
Move away from the sound
When can theatre exits be obstructed?
Never
The total number of speaking roles gives the designer what crucial piece of information?
Number of mics needed, if amplifying each actor
Number 4 represents which part of the stage?
Off Stage Left
Which is a microphone characterized by circular 360 degree
Omni
Where should spike marks be placed?
On the up stage corners of scenery or props
Below are the steps for loading an arbor from the loading gallery. What is the final step
Operator: "Checking balance. Thank you."
The American National Standards Institute is
Organization that provides the process of developing consensus standards
What is sound?
Oscillation in mediums (media), usually air, of molecules which create waves of positive and negative pressure, that when between specific rates of oscillation produce something the human ear can interpret and understand.
Before putting on lipstick you should...
Outline with lip liner
Which of the following is not an advantage of modern lighting console? a) Patch channels/dimmers b) Create submasters c) Placing take out orders during tech d) Create groups e) Record cues with discrete fade times
Placing take out orders during tech :(
Other names for a ground plan include
Plan View Floor Plan
What is a spreader plate?
Plate installed between arbor rods that prevent the rods from spreading during rapid travel or impact, preventing counterweights from falling out of the arbor.
What is the lighting equivalent of a ground plan?
Plot
There are five types of loads. Which of those five is defined as a load exerting force at a single connection point
Point Load
What does a condenser mic required to work?
Power source
Name the pictured plug:
Powercon
The National Fire Protection Association is
Private organization that creates standards for firefighting and protection
What does a stage manager call cues from?
Prompt book
What type of theatre is number 1?
Proscenium
What formula is used for determining a right angle?
Pythagoras formula
What makes this lighting position immediately identifiable?
Raceway
Which component is B?
Rail
Green concealer corrects for what skin tone?
Red
Identify the drawing:
Rendering
Stage safety suggests that hard hats are to be worn by the:
Rigging Crew
Identify the parts of a single purchase fly system. Number 6 is
Rope Hand Line
Identify the parts of a single purchase fly system. Number 7 is
Rope Lock
What needs to be included in the sound budget for a production?
Royalties for incidental music (non-musical) Batteries Mixer Thunder Sheets Cabling Speakers Amplifiers
n what document can you find hazard information for chemicals?
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
What elements must be included in your title block?
Scale Show Title Plate Title Director Designer Technical Director Drafter Plate Number Date
What are techniques for creating texture with painting?
Scumbling Dry-brushing Spattering Sponging Stippling Rag-rolling
Identify the drawing:
Section
On what drawing would you find a trim height?
Section
Pictured here is a U shaped fastening device secured by a bolt or a pin through holes in the ends of the two arms. What is it?
Shackle
There are five types of loads. Which of those five is defined as an instant load (run away)
Shock Load
Which is a microphone characterized as directional with a lobar polar pickup pattern?
Shotgun
All of the following are lighting positions except:
Side Arm
Identify the parts of a single purchase fly system. Number 9 is
Tensioning Floor Block
What is ESTA?
The Entertainment Services and Technology Association
Where should first aid kits be located?
The first aid supplies should be located in an easily accessible area, and the first aid provider generally should not have to travel through several doorways, hallways and/or stairways to access first aid supplies.
Graphic EQ provides multiple fixed center frequencies with a fixed bandwidth What is one major disadvantage?
The fixed frequency points may not be at the frequency you need to adjust
Who is the Fire Marshal?
The local authority who conducts fire safety inspections and enforces the local fire codes
Proscenium theatre is defined as
Theatre configuration where the audience views the production through a large opening in the wall between the audience and the stage spaces
What is the rational for the construction methods for broadway flats.
They are lighter, thinner, and can be reconfigured quickly
Pictured here is a a grooved fitting around which a rope is bent to form an eye. It supports and protects the rope to prevent kinking and wear. What is it?
Thimble
What type of theatre is number 2?
Thrust
What are stage weights used for?
To provide ballast on the arbor side of the counterweight system
Which component is D?
Toggle
The image on the left is a
Top Hat- Inserted into a the gel frame slot of a luminaire. Reduces light spill
The Entertainment Services and Technology Association is
Trade association supporting business involved in the entertainment technology industry by promoting safety, responsibility and best practices
What is a gel?
Translucent material used to color light
What is a trunnion?
Triangle shaped support that allows strip lights to be used as a ground row
The OSHA regulation for trip hazards is 1910.22(a)(1). True or False: It is the employees responsibility to make sure that passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
True
True or False: A multi-cable carries power for between 6 and 12 circuits.
True
True or False: An electrical arc is an electrical breakdown of a gas that produces a prolonged electrical discharge
True
True or False: Bolt grades are a description of hardness/durability; indicated by raised hash marks on the head of the bolt
True
True or False: Choosing to double microphones results in a loss of output of 6 decibels.
True
True or False: Condenser microphones are best used to capture vocals and high frequencies.
True
True or False: Design Factor is often called the "safety factor" and are the ratios of capacity vs what is being supported
True
True or False: Extension Cords must be 3 wire and are only for temporary use.
True
True or False: Hearing damage is caused by exposure to loud and/or prolonged sound
True
True or False: In a double purchase counterweight system the batten will travel twice as far as the arbor by doubling the lift cables around a pulley on the arbor.
True
True or False: It is unsafe to lift the ground on a connector
True
True or False: Machine Guards protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards
True
True or False: Manipulation of bandwidth is also known as Q or quotient of change
True
True or False: Rigging is an arrangement of hardware and systems for raising, lowering, and suspending scenery, properties, lighting, and other loads.
True
True or False: The most common pipe size for a rigging system is 1 1/2" Schedule 40
True
True or False: The purpose of a cut list is to provide a carpenter with an accurate list of materials that must be prepared to build an object
True
True or False: When turning off a sound system generally the mixers is the last element to be turned off
True
True or False: You calculate speaker delay by dividing the distance from the sound source by the speed of sound.
True
True or False? A mute group is a programming feature on a sound board that allows the operator to mute multiple channels at the same time.
True
True or false: Phantom Power is DC electric power transmitted through microphone cables
True
True or False: Batten Heavy means that weight needs to be added to the arbor
the change of lift line direction in the horizontal plane
What is draping?
the process of positioning and pinning fabric on a dress form to develop the structure of a garment design
The straight grain is parallel to what?
the selvedge
A fresnel is focused by
there is no option to focus
what happens when you wash natural fibers for the first time in hot water?
they shrink
Machine guards protect people from hazards such as
those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.
What is the material you use to sew with?
thread
What is the basic function of a circuit breaker?
to interrupt current flow after protective relays detect a fault.
What is a face shield?
type of pie, aims to protect the wearer's entire face from hazards such as flying objects and road debris, chemical splashes, or potentially infectious materials.
A highlight should be applied to which facial feature?
under eyebrow arch
What is a good option for a quick change closure?
velcro
You should do what with all your brushes?
wash with each use
What do you wear under a wig?
wig cap
To price out making a costume you need to know how many ________ of fabric you need.
yards
To sew stretch fabric you need which stitch on the sewing machine?
zig zag
What items would be included in notions?
zipper
Lift with you legs and not your
back
To lock your stitches in place on a sewing machine you need to use what button?
backstitch
What pins should be used to block a wig?
ball head pins
what stitch is temporary?
basting stitch
The circular part of the sewing machine that holds the thread inside the machine
bobbin
The upper part of a garment is called
bodice
A woven fabric of multiple threads/colors/textures would be
brocade
To take in a garment at the waist you would add a:
dart
Powder does what?
de-shines
Which type of lines makes a costume most flattering?
diagonal
How is a garment rack accessories organized?
ditty bags
A body shaped mannequin for draping is called
dress form
The name of the position of wardrobe crew who helps actors backstage
dresser
One of the purposes of foundation is....
even out skin tone
What basic safety equipment are you required to have?
gloves, safety glasses and shoes, earplugs or muffs, hard hats, respirators, or coveralls, vests
Fall protection is need when there are unprotected sides and edges. Examples of fall protection are
guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
HazCom stands for Hazard Communication. This is a required OSHA workplace program to inform and train employees on
hazardous chemicals and materials
On what part of the garment do you change to make it longer or shorter?
hem
Which of the options below shows all four bandwidths on a Four band EQ
high, high-mid, low-mid, low
Wigs can be best washed with...
horse shampoo
Fusible web is used as
interfacing
Graphic EQ is a high-fidelity audio control that enables the user to improve sound quality. Sound quality captured by sources and
is adjusted by changing the individual frequency bands
The most expensive wig is built on..
lace
The purpose of eyeliner is to...
make the eye stand out
Distressing a costume means
making it look old
A job title for someone who makes hats
milliner
You need to measure for wigs forehead to _________
nape
When is it safe to listen to music in the scene shop?
never
Should the fire safety system ever be disabled?
no
A draper needs the following tools
notcher
Check all that apply. What are some ways to eliminate feedback on mics?
point mic away from speaker & Bring down the master
The part of the sewing machine that must be lowered before you start sewing
presser foot
A type of garment worn by Shakespeare
pumpkin hose
Yellow concealer corrects for what skin tone?
purple
A stitcher takes instructions from the draper and cutter to do what?
put the garment together
A controlled access zone is a work area where access is restricted to workers with
qualifications & training
First step to remove a wig is
remove the hair pins
Lockout/Tagout is an OSHA standard that
requires electrical equipment to be labeled and to remain locked-off until it can be safely energized
Ordinarily in order to sew two pieces of fabric together with a plain seam, the fabric should be positioned with:
right sides together
A large collar worn during the Renaissance
ruff
Muslin is used for
samples
What is the name of the tool for taking out stitches?
seam ripper
A fancy fabric for a rich charatcer would be
silk
What should be in a ditty bag?
socks
After a wig is worn it should be...
sprayed with alcohol
TO add texture on the skin you use a
stipple
A costume is "pulled" from....
stock
What is the tool for securing fabric before stitching?
straight pins
An alternative to belts for period costumes would be?
suspenders
Where do you store all the important info?
the Bible
What is a cheat sheet?
full cast measurements spreadsheet
Which of the following is the overhead block through which one or more lift lines pass before attached to the batten.
Loft Block
What wouldn't make an extension cable unsafe to use?
Tape on Cable
What type of theatre is number 3?
Alley
The outdoor performance space pictured here is
Amphitheatre
What does a short dashed line mean
An object that moves to multiple positions during the performance
Lighting positions or other equipment that is installed above or on the apron is in a position known as
Ante Pro
Number 10 represents which part of the stage?
Apron
When is it ideal to use a cardiod mic?
As a vocal mic for live events to pick up one sound isolated from others
Who would the stage manager give notes for the deck crew to?
Assistant Stage Manager Head Deck/Stage Carpenter
To provide multiple structurally sound connections for fasteners that work with shear strength platform legs are
Attached primarily to and installed along the 2" x 4" frame
Which of the following is the third step in lighting design process? a) Create Budget b) Hang Lights c) Draw Light Plot d) Write Light Cues e) Focus Lights
B) Hang lights
Number 9 represents which part of the stage?
Center Stage
Make up provides what?
Character and time period
Which of the above knots is used to secure objects together?
Clove Hitch
Which of the following knots are used most commonly in scenery?
Clove Hitch Bowline Half Hitch
This image represents a
Color Frame- Metal or heat resistant device that holds the color media in front of a luminaire
White light isn't actually white. The coloring of light from a lamp is generally referred to as:
Color Temperature
What is the purpose of a body harness?
Component of a personal fall arrest system consisting of straps that adjust to fasten around the body
Audio playback has evolved over time. What is currently the most common playback device?
Computer
What would most commonly be used to rig a speaker stack?
Constructed with a lightweight diaphragm suspended by a fixed plate. Sound waves press against the diaphragm
On what drawing would a cut list appear?
Construction
Other names for Alley Staging include
Coriddor Stage, Traverse Stage
Which component is c?
Corner Block
Identify the parts of a single purchase fly system. Number 5 is
Counterweight Arbor
An "X" in a stage managers blocking notes most often means what?
Cross
How would you stabilize a platform with legs taller than 3'-0"?
Cross Bracing
What are some ways that a stage manager can give a "G-O"
Cue Light, Verbal, Hand signals
What should be included in a prompt book?
Cues, Blocking and Calling Keys, Contact sheets, Cast Information, Schedules, Scene Breakdown, Script, Run Sheet, Show Paperwork, Scenery, Props, Costumes, Lights, Sound, Video, Publicity, Dramaturgy, ASM Information, Crew Information, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, Rehearsal Reports, Performance Reports, Fittings, Dialect Sessions, Blank Forms
What do strip lights typically light?
Cyclorama
Number 13 represents which part of the stage?
Down Stage Left
There are five types of loads. Which of those five is defined as a load that changes over time (aerial effects)
Dynamic Load
When is it ideal to use a shot gun mic?
In an environment with a lot of ambient noise to pick up an isolated source, especially if you are recording someone
Why would you double a mic?
In case the primary mic goes dead or there's a wireless glitch during a performance.
What is the purpose of an amplifier?
Increase the level of a sound signal
Where is foundation color tested?
Jawline
What is the name of the tool that serves as a template when completing repetitive tasks in measuring, cutting, drilling or other woodworking activities.
Jig
The system of measure for color temperature is:
Kelvin
Name the pictured plug:
L6-20
What is the purpose of the lanyard in a personal fall arrest system?
Lanyards connect the harness directly to an anchorage such as a rope grab or horizontal static line. Lanyards should be either rope or synthetic web straps specifically manufactured for such use.
Which is a microphone characterized as small and worn on a performer?
Lapel
Identify the parts of a single purchase fly system. Number 2 is
Lift Line
Lamp is an industry specific word for a:
Light Bulb
What is this?
Lighting Batter
This image represents a
Lighting Legend
A stage manager calls cues for what departments?
Lights, Sound, Deck, Props, Costumes, Fly
Below are the steps in which a scenic element would be attached to a line set and flown. What is step three in the process.
Load the arbor at the loading gallery level
Identify the parts of a single purchase fly system. Number 8 is
Locking Rail
Identify the parts of a single purchase fly system. Number 3 is
Loft Block
What would be an inappropriate tool to carve foam? a) Carving Knife b) Curry Comb c) Hot Wire d) Soldering Iron
Soldering Iron
Which of these items would not be in a stage manager's kit? Tampons, Space Heater, Lighter, Deck of cards
Space heater
to take off fake facial hair use...
Spirit gum remover
Name the pictured plug:
Stage Pin
Arena staging is defined as
Stage configuration where the audience surrounds the stage
Thrust Stage is defined as
Stage configuration where the stage extends into the house with audience on three sides
Alley staging is defined as
Staging running the width of the hall with audience on two sides facing each other
The warning a stage manager provides before a cue is also known as a:
Standby
There are five types of loads. Which of those five is defined as a load that remains constant over time (a hanging scenic element)
Static Load
Which component is A?
Stile
To provide additional stability for high load situations a specific type of platform that can be used is called
Stress Skin
What does it mean to EQ?
Suppress resonances in a sound system that may otherwise cause feedback
Every time you bend or knot rope it reduces the _____.
Working Load Limit
An Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight is best defined as a) Available in varied beam diameters/focal lengths, has internal shutters and can use a pattern, iris, tops. b) A short to medium throw luminaire. Derives its name from its lens c) A durable/low tech luminaire. Derives its name from its lamp. Creates and oval beam of light. d) Akin to a traditional PAR. Beam variation is created by changing the lens, rather than the lamp.
a) Available in varied beam diameters/focal lengths, has internal shutters and can use a pattern, iris, tops.
To reactivate hair product, spray with....
alcohol
What is it called when you change a garment to fit an actor?
alteration
You must maintain 3 points of contact when climbing a ladder. Describe what this means.
always maintain contact with one hand and two feet, or two hands and one foot. If you maintain three points of contact while you climb
The armscye measures the :
armhole
A Fresnel is best defined as a) Available in varied beam diameters/focal lengths, has internal shutters and can use a pattern, iris, tops. b) A short to medium throw luminaire. Derives its name from its lens c) A durable/low tech luminaire. Derives its name from its lamp. Creates and oval beam of light. d) Akin to a traditional PAR. Beam variation is created by changing the lens, rather than the lamp.
b) A short to medium throw luminaire. Derives its name from its lens
A PAR (Parabolic Aluminized Reflector) is best defined as a) Available in varied beam diameters/focal lengths, has internal shutters and can use a pattern, iris, tops. b) A short to medium throw luminaire. Derives its name from its lens c) A durable/low tech luminaire. Derives its name from its lamp. Creates and oval beam of light. d) Akin to a traditional PAR. Beam variation is created by changing the lens, rather than the lamp.
c) A durable/low tech luminaire. Derives its name from its lamp. Creates and oval beam of light.
A heavy fabric for a working class character would be
canvas
Quick changes happen backstage in the
change booth
A Source 4 PAR is focused by
changing the lens
A costume designer is responsible for:
character renderings
Blush goes on which facial feature?
cheeks
A supportive undergarment worn to shape the bust, waist and hips
corset
What is the document called that lists all the costumes?
costume chart
The paperwork document that tracks the costume changes
costume plot
The wardrobe supervisor is responsible for:
costumes organization
Which stitch is used for heavy fabric hems in period garments?
cross stitch
A Source 4 PAR is best defined as a) Available in varied beam diameters/focal lengths, has internal shutters and can use a pattern, iris, tops. b) A short to medium throw luminaire. Derives its name from its lens c) A durable/low tech luminaire. Derives its name from its lamp. Creates and oval beam of light. d) Akin to a traditional PAR. Beam variation is created by changing the lens, rather than the lamp.
d) Akin to a traditional PAR. Beam variation is created by changing the lens, rather than the lamp.
A basic makeup kit should include...
eyeliner
Putty is used for
fake noses
What is the name of the portable device used to put out small fires
fire extinguisher
A batten is a horizontal pipe, tube or other structural shape such as...
for hanging scenery, lighting curtains, and in a pocket of or attached to a fire safety curtain