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What should you do when lifting heavy objects?
Name this tool.
Theatre Design First Semester Final
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Name this tool.
Scrwedriver
Hammer
Hitter
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What should you do when lifting heavy objects?
Bend at the waist
Lift with your back
Communicate movements with a partner
Ignore safety protocols
3
What is one clothing guideline to follow when working in a scene shop?
Accessorize with dangling jewelry
Wear closed-toed, hard-soled shoes
High heels are acceptable for added height
4
What type of stage/theatre is this?
Black Box
Theatre in the Round
Open Air Theatre
5
Name this tool.
Hammer
Crescent Wrench
Adjuster
6
What is the best way to prevent the spread of bacterial infections when using makeup?
Applying makeup without washing hands
Sharing applicators with friends
Washing hands before and after applying makeup
Using saliva to moisten brushes
7
What is one clothing guideline to follow when working in a scene shop?
No loose-fitting clothes around power equipment
Shorts and tank tops are preferred for ventilation
High heels are acceptable for added height
8
What is one cause of accidents in a theatre setting?
Improper tool use or faulty equipment
Taking your time
Actors forgetting their lines
9
What is one clothing guideline to follow when working in a scene shop?
Wear PPE like goggles, ear protection, gloves, and wash hands after work.
Wear sandals to keep your feet cool
Costumes from the show are okay to wear while building sets
10
Name this tool.
Miter Saw
Circular Saw
Hand Saw
11
What is one ladder safety rule to remember?
Climbing up the ladder with several items in your hands is recommended.
Don't sit or stand on top of the ladder.
Move the ladder while you're still standing on it to save time.
12
What is one of the most important parts of stagecraft safety?
Always report accidents immediately, no matter how small.
Hang lights without securing them properly to speed up setup.
Use personal creativity to improvise with broken equipment.
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What is the precise staging of actors, including their movement and positions on stage during a performance?
Blocking
Set
Cue
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What is one general safety regulation in a scene shop?
No running, horseplay, or careless behavior
No laughing
You never have to wear PPE
15
What is a specific signal (line, light, sound, or action) that indicates something should happen during a performance?
Set Dressing
Cue
Lighting Design
16
Name this tool.
miter saw
hammer
hand saw
17
What is one general safety regulation in a scene shop?
Never use power tools
Report accidents immediately
Keep the space dark to conserve electricity
18
What type of stage/theatre is this?
Proscenium
Thrust
Theatre in the Round
19
Who are the group of people responsible for setting up and moving scenery, and props during a performance?
Stage Crew
Director
Lighting Designer
20
What is one shop safety rule?
Wear appropriate clothing: no loose clothes, long jewelry, or shorts.
Horseplay and fooling around are always a good choices.
Always leave tools on the floor for easy access
21
What is the most important skill a designer should have?
Communication
Drawing & Painting
Construction
22
A platform is a raised, flat surface used to create different levels on stage.
False
True
23
What is one power tool safety rule?
Hold the power tool by its cord for better control
Use broken or damaged tools if you’re in a hurry
Avoid distractions.
24
What is a ground plan?
an indicator of where are the lights are focused for a production
the list of cues for a stage manager
the top down view of a set, showcases where major object are onstage
25
What is one of the most important parts of stagecraft safety?
Leaving tools and materials scattered for quick access.
Clean and organize workspaces to avoid accidents.
Skip safety training to get straight to work.
26
What are the areas offstage to the left and right, where actors wait to make their entrances called?
Pathways
Wings
Upstage
27
What are props?
physical environment in which a play takes place, including scenery
Objects used by actors on stage to enhance the setting or the narrative.
areas offstage to the left and right, where actors make their entrances
28
What is one shop safety rule?
Leaving a mess is perfectly fine.
Clean as you work to avoid hazards.
Wear headphones so you can focus better on your work.
29
What is strike?
process of dismantling the set and removing materials after the show
sudden darkening of the stage, often used to signify the end of a scene
An actor who learns a role in case the primary actor is unable to perform.
30
What is one clothing guideline to follow when working in a scene shop?
Tie back long hair
Hoodies with long drawstrings are ideal
Wear gloves at all times, even when using fine motor tools
31
What part of the stage is farthest from the audience?
Downstage
Center Stage
Upstage
32
Dialogue is the spoken words between two or more characters.
True
False
33
What is required by U.S. and Canadian regulations regarding emergency plans in theaters?
They can be created during an emergency.
They are not necessary at all.
They must be verbally communicated only.
They should be detailed in writing and explained to workers.
34
Name this tool.
Electric Drill
Hammer
Phillips Head Screwdriver
35
What is one power tool safety rule?
Always wear loose or bagging clothing.
Never wear eye protection.
Never use unguarded tools.
36
What is the main goal of theatre safety?
make sure everyone is happy with the design and it's construction
To keep crews, casts, and audiences safe from hazards and emergencies
To encourage bad practices so everything goes wrong
37
What is one cause of accidents in a theatre setting?
Not knowing where the fire extinguisher is
Lack of knowledge on proper actions
Bad costumes
38
What is a flat?
lightweight wooden frame made of wood or canvas, painted to represent walls
A raised, flat surface used to create different levels on stage.
A major division within the play.
39
What is the action you should take if an accident occurs?
Leave the situation.
Report it immediately.
Forget about it.
Try to solve the problem yourself.
40
Name this tool.
hammer
saw
drill
41
When is the most dangerous time for a theatre production?
during the performance of the show
during mic check
during strike
42
What is one general safety regulation in a scene shop?
No assisting with others when they need help
Never report accidents
Use safe techniques when lifting heavey objects
43
Act is major __________ within a play, typically marking a change in time or location, or a shift in the storyline.
Drop
Scene
Division
44
What is one of the most important parts of stagecraft safety?
Leave tools and equipment lying around on stage for easy access.
THINK, THINK, THINK before using tools or moving object.
Use actual candles and fire effects for realistic lighting.
45
What is one cause of accidents in a theatre setting?
Over-rehearsing
Rushing
Measure twice, cut once
46
What is one general safety regulation in a scene shop?
Always clean work areas and keep
Only experienced workers need to follow safety rules
Always wear flip-flops
47
What is a rendering?
the drawn top down view of a set
a very detailed, drawing depicting what the set should look like
the drawn draft of a set with minimal detail
48
What is the set?
areas offstage to the left and right, where actors make their entrances
Objects used by actors on stage to enhance the setting or the narrative.
The physical environment in which a play takes place, including scenery
49
What is one power tool safety rule?
Unplug tools while they're in use to save electricity
Use power tools with wet hands to clean them
Be aware of where tour hands are when using tools, especially cutting tools
50
What is role of the director in a production?
person who interprets the script and oversees all creative aspects
The main character of the show.
The person in charge of all the money.
51
What is one cause of accidents in a theatre setting?
Stage fright
Carelessness and unnecessary risks
Taking your time
52
What is a thumbnail sketch?
the top down view of the set
a very detailed set design with colors and perfect scale
the draft for the final rendering of a set, minimal detail
53
What part of a stage is closest to the audience?
Center Stage
Upstage
Downstage
54
What is one ladder safety rule to remember?
Ensure all four legs are stable.
Lean the ladder against an unstable surface for flexibility
Always stand on the top rung for the best height
