Quiz H (8)

Question 1

Fourth Wall

Answer 1

Name given to the imaginary side of a room tow: the audience,

Question 2

full set

Answer 2

The use of the entire stage

Question 3

Gag

Answer 3

Generally applied to a highly noticeable twist of comedy. A slang expression.

Question 4

Gagging

Answer 4

Unauthorized improvisation of lines by an actor. A slang expression.

Question 5

Give

Answer 5

To throw attention to another and more important character or group of characters in a particular scene; may e accomplished for exampled y talking less conspicuous position on the stage.

Question 6

Go up on lines

Answer 6

To forget ones lines

Question 7

Grease paint

Answer 7

A composition used in theatrical make-up

Question 8

Green room

Answer 8

Lounge near the stage used by author, directors, and actors.

Question 9

Grid

Answer 9

A framework of beans, usually steal, near the top of the statehouse used to support the rigging needed for flying scenery,

Question 10

Ground cloth

Answer 10

Large piece of canvas to cover the floor on the acting area. It reduces the sound of footsteps.

Question 11

Ground plan

Answer 11

A scaled mechanical drawing representing the top view of a setting in position on stage.

Question 12

Ground row

Answer 12

Low flats set on stage floor to complete scenic background

Question 13

Grouping

Answer 13

The placing of the cast about the stage

Question 14

Grommet

Answer 14

A reinforcing metal eyelet used to protect the edges of a hole cut in fabric

Question 15

Gripe

Answer 15

Stage hands

Question 16

Gun tackle

Answer 16

An arrangement of rope with one single and one double pulley that provides a mechanical advantage of 3 to 1

Question 17

Half-Hour

Answer 17

Warning by call boy half an hour before the curtain goes up

Question 18

Ham

Answer 18

An actor is bad but who thinks himself good.

Question 19

Handbill

Answer 19

Printed sheet giving title of play, cast, theater, date, and time of performance.

Question 20

Hanger iron

Answer 20

A steel strep 1 1/8’’ wide by 7 1/2” long fitted with a metal ring. Used in flying scenery.

Question 21

Hardwood

Answer 21

Tickets for standing room

Question 22

Hare’s foot

Answer 22

Food luck charm used by actors to apply dry rouge

Question 23

Headliner

Answer 23

Satyr or leading player

Question 24

Hinge Back-Flap Loose pin up

Answer 24

Hinges designed especially for joining flats. They come in two sixes, 1 1/2’’ by 3 1/2” and 2” by 4 3/8’’. Fine can be easily removed to separate flats.

Question 25

Hinge Back-Flap tight-pin

Answer 25

Same as above except that the pins cannot be removed.

Question 26

Hinge Butt

Answer 26

Each half, or leg, of this hinged is rectangular in shape and wiser than it is long.

Question 27

Hinged Strap

Answer 27

The legs of this hinge are elongated and tapering.

Question 28

Head block

Answer 28

Several grooved wheels or sheaves, turning on a single axle and housed in a common metal frame. It is bolted to the eye beams above the grid.

Question 29

Hokum

Answer 29

Sure-fire stock situation, good for laughs or heart throbs.