Theatrical Design Terms: A Comprehensive Glossary, Quizzes of Theatre

Download Theatrical Design Terms: A Comprehensive Glossary and more Quizzes Theatre in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 watercolor DEFINITION 1 media that will be most affected by the color of paper that it is used withis a painting method. TERM 2 Gridding and overhead projector DEFINITION 2 techniques for transferring a sketch or small piece of artwork to a large drop TERM 3 extension line DEFINITION 3 A line that links a dimension line to an object in a drafting TERM 4 A dull conical-shaped point DEFINITION 4 A blunt point in drawing that this relates to typically. TERM 5 priming DEFINITION 5 which brush is used for the largest jobs TERM 6 light-weight lines DEFINITION 6 furniture on a theatrical floorplan is typically drawn with this TERM 7 line DEFINITION 7 the most basic element of design TERM 8 Radial balance relates to centering objects: DEFINITION 8 around an imaginary point or object TERM 9 A concept DEFINITION 9 A manner/unifying plan or methodology for producing a production relates to creating this. TERM 10 Tint DEFINITION 10 A variety of color that is a mixture of a base color and white TERM 21 Spatter DEFINITION 21 A paint technique where fine droplets of paint are flicked onto the scenery TERM 22 Liner DEFINITION 22 A thin scenic brush with long bristles that is used for the most extreme detail TERM 23 Chroma DEFINITION 23 The purity or saturation of a color TERM 24 Focus DEFINITION 24 a design function where attention is drawn to something TERM 25 centerline DEFINITION 25 a reference line typically found on all theatrical floorplans TERM 26 Repertory DEFINITION 26 type of theatrical production company typically produces and performs several productions at the same timeA repertory theatre can be a Western theatre and opera production in which a resident company presents works from a specified repertoire, usually in alternation or rotation. TERM 27 Traveling DEFINITION 27 When a theatrical drape is brought in from the sides of the stage we speak of the movement as this TERM 28 Masking DEFINITION 28 Any scenic panel or drape that is used to block the view of an audience TERM 29 Dry Ice Machine DEFINITION 29 Fog machine that will be the most successful at creating large clouds of low-lying thick white fog that rolls across the ground TERM 30 Scrim DEFINITION 30 A special type of scenic fabric whose appearance can be altered between being opque and transparent simply by changing whether it is lit from behind or not. TERM 31 Artistic director DEFINITION 31 The person with the most artistic authority/control in a production company TERM 32 Dry tech DEFINITION 32 A theatrical rehearsal where lights and sound are typically first introduced to the production. TERM 33 Hemp fly system DEFINITION 33 It can easily fly battens that are not parallel to the plaster line TERM 34 Preview DEFINITION 34 A special form of rehearsal where an audience pays a lower ticket price with the understanding that a performance may be stopped in order to fix problems TERM 35 Cyc DEFINITION 35 A large neutral background that is colored with light to produce a variety of interesting backgrounds TERM 46 Master electrician DEFINITION 46 the individual who is in day to day charge of the lighting shop TERM 47 Desk set DEFINITION 47 A video/film staging arragement that would most likely be used for a newscast TERM 48 Prompt script DEFINITION 48 A special script that contains a complete record of a production(cues, blocking, etc) TERM 49 Props Master DEFINITION 49 The person in charge of collecting items like furniture and cigarettes for a production. TERM 50 Loft block DEFINITION 50 A block mounted at the highest point of a batten/lineset (they are mounted on the grid directly above the battens) TERM 51 Backstage DEFINITION 51 out of sight TERM 52 Stage house DEFINITION 52 The stage and the areas above and below it. TERM 53 Run through DEFINITION 53 Rehearsal where a director and actors concentrate on the flow and transitions of a show TERM 54 crossover DEFINITION 54 a location at the rear of the stage that allows performers to move from one side of the stage to another (out of view) TERM 55 Legs DEFINITION 55 Drapery that prevents view of the wings TERM 56 Front of House DEFINITION 56 Area of a performance facility that is used to serve an audience