STAGECRAFT FINAL REVIEW

2x4

1 1/2" x 3 1/2"; used for platform legs and weight bearing structures.

1x3

3/4" x 2 1/2"; used for flat framing

1x4

3/4" x 3 1/2"

Standard Door Sizes

30" x 80"; 32" x 80"; 36" x 80"

Section

A cross-sectional view of a theater with the set onstage, beneficial to the lighting, sound and projection designer

Hollywood Flat

A flat in which the framing members are on edge; the corners of the flat are end to face (as opposed to end to edge), also known as a HARD FLAT

piano hinge

A long, narrow hinge that runs the full length of the two surfaces to which its leaves are joined

Cornerblock

A piece of 1/4" plywood cut in the shape of a triangle, used to connect the stile to the rail on a flat. Also called a Triangle or Corner.

homasote

A sheet good made of compressed, recycled paper Uses:noise deadening

Scale Ruler

A triangular ruler slightly greater than 12 inches long and calibrated in assorted scales; useful in mechanical drawing and essential for reading plans done to scale

Broadway Flat

A type of flat where the rails and stiles are placed flat against the facing, also known as a SOFT FLAT

Stile

A vertical side member of a flat, usually made from 1x3

Hollywood flat

Also known as Hard Flats, Hard-covered flats with a frame that is perpendicular to the paint surface

Broadway flat

Also known as Soft Flats, traditional theatre type of flat, constructed of 1x3 covered with either light weight muslin, or a 1/4" lauan

Push Stick

Always use a __________________ when you are making a narrow or small cut on a table saw.

Stock Scenery

Basic scenic elements kept in storage for use that can be quickly and easily adapted for use in a production. Include items like; platforms steps and stairs, walls and other similar items.

Elevations

Detail scale drawings of each piece of scenery being built for a set, views usually include front, side, top of each piece

Radial Arm Saw

Fixed Cutting, for cross-cutting (cutting across the grain); also called the pullover saw

MDF

Medium Density Fiberboard

lauan

Speciality wood sheet used extensively in theatre. Used to covers flats; Paintable and stainable surface. Comes in stock sizes 4' x 8' and 4' x 10'

butt hinge

The most common type of hinge where one leaf attaches to the door's edge, the other to its jamb, also known as a DOOR HINGE

Plywood

Weight bearing material made of thin layers of wood glued together.

Straps

a piece of 1/4" plywood cut in the shape of a rectangle used to connect the stile to the toggle of a flat

Belt Sander

a sander that uses a moving abrasive belt to smooth surfaces.

Band Saw

a saw consisting of a steel band with a serrated edge running over wheels, primarily used for curvilinear cuts

Rail

a top or bottom framing member of a flat, usually made from 1x3

stage break

also known as a wagon break, used to break moving scenery by slightly lifting the scenery off its caster to prevent the wagon from shifting

Toggle

an interior horizontal framing member of a flat, usually made of 1x3

swivel caster

casters mounted on a bearing plate that allows the wheel to pivot around a vertical axis, also known as smart casters

straight caster

casters that are permanently locked into position so they can't pivot, also known as rigid caster

furniture caster

casters that are primarily used on furniture that are secured and mounted by a stem; also known as stem casters.

steel deck

considered basic building blocks of theater and entertainment industries, constructed using steel truss frame with high quality 3/4" plywood tops.

masonite

is formed using wooden chips and blasting them into long fibers with steam and then forming them into boards, also known as hardboard. Primarily used for stage floors/decks

Groundplan

overhead view/drawing of a set on stage, used for placement of the set and aids with blocking during rehearsals

Table Saw

saw used for ripping boards and cutting sheet goods; blade can be adjusted up and down and degrees of angle; blade stays stationary, fence is movable

wooden platform

sections of flooring that add height to the existing stage, normally built with 1x6 or 2x4 framing and a 3/4" plywood lid, legs are usually made from 2x4s

quicklink

similar to link in chain but with one end that is threaded to open and close

Title Block

the part of a drawing reserved for information about the drawing in general, usually includes the scale of the drawing and what type of drawing it is

T-hinge

this hinge is commonly used for hanging heavy doors, gates or box lids

Miter Saw

usually permanently placed, also known as a chop saw and motorized miter box saw, used for different angled & straight cuts