Quiz 3 Theatre
Light plywood attached to a wood frame with the side facing the audience painted to look like asolid wall is called a
flat
The costume designer's objectives include all of the following except
indicate historical period and locale of setting
The outline or silhouette of a costume is primarily influenced by
line
A small-scale, three-dimensional version of the set is called a
model
Stage right' and 'stage left' mean the right and left side, respectively, from the perspective of
performers facing the audience.
A fairly complete sketch made by the scene designer, usually done in color, is called a
rendering
Changes in lighting occurring over time, and which include fades and blackouts, are a function of
rhythm
gauze or cloth screen which, when painted and lit from the front appears solid, but whenlit from behind becomes transparent is called a
scrim
A highly directional microphone that is aimed from a distance at a specific area is called a
shotgun mike
The person responsible for seeing that the scenery, platforms, and other elements arebuilt, painted, and installed onstage is called a
technical director
Which of the following responses places these theatrical lighting practices in the proper chronological order
the sun, candles and oil lamps, gaslight, limelight, incandescent lights, LEDs.
A rough sketch that provides the basis for further discussions between the director and thescene designer is called a
thumbnail sketch
A circle set into the floor which can turn mechanically to bring one set into view as anotherdisappears is a
turntable
A low platform on wheels upon which set pieces are brought onstage is called a
wagon
Costumes do not indicate the
Innermost thoughts of the characters
Walking sticks, parasols, and purses are all examples of
accessories
To "dress a set" means to
add all the furniture and details, such as draperies, rugs, cushions, etc
A stage set should tell the audience
all of the above
Color in a costume can be used to
all of the above
Even though visibility is an obvious primary function of lighting, the following functions areessential in elevating visibility in stage lighting to an art form
all of the above
Hairstyle can give the audience clues about
all of the above
Sound reinforcement is
amplification of sounds produced by performers or musical instruments
The objectives of the scene designer do not include
assisting in the blocking of the production
What term is used when all lights are shut off at once
blackout
A wireless microphone attached to a performer is called a
body mike
In theatre productions before the time of Shakespeare, lighting was provided primarily by
candles
Which of the following terms is used when one set of lights comes down at the same timethat another set of lights comes up
cross fade
Lighting that comes from directly over the head of the actor is called
down/top lighting
The sounds of everyday life appearing as background noise in a production are called
environmental noise
Which of the following terms is used when lights dim slowly, changing the scene from brighterto darker
fade