Quiz H (8) Flashcards
Fourth Wall
Name given to the imaginary side of a room tow: the audience,
full set
The use of the entire stage
Gag
Generally applied to a highly noticeable twist of comedy. A slang expression.
Gagging
Unauthorized improvisation of lines by an actor. A slang expression.
Give
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.
Go up on lines
To forget ones lines
Grease paint
A composition used in theatrical make-up
Green room
Lounge near the stage used by author, directors, and actors.
Grid
A framework of beans, usually steal, near the top of the statehouse used to support the rigging needed for flying scenery,
Ground cloth
Large piece of canvas to cover the floor on the acting area. It reduces the sound of footsteps.
Ground plan
A scaled mechanical drawing representing the top view of a setting in position on stage.
Ground row
Low flats set on stage floor to complete scenic background
Grouping
The placing of the cast about the stage
Grommet
A reinforcing metal eyelet used to protect the edges of a hole cut in fabric
Gripe
Stage hands
Gun tackle
An arrangement of rope with one single and one double pulley that provides a mechanical advantage of 3 to 1
Half-Hour
Warning by call boy half an hour before the curtain goes up
Ham
An actor is bad but who thinks himself good.
Handbill
Printed sheet giving title of play, cast, theater, date, and time of performance.
Hanger iron
A steel strep 1 1/8’’ wide by 7 1/2” long fitted with a metal ring. Used in flying scenery.
Hardwood
Tickets for standing room
Hare’s foot
Food luck charm used by actors to apply dry rouge
Headliner
Satyr or leading player
Hinge Back-Flap Loose pin up
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.
Hinge Back-Flap tight-pin
Same as above except that the pins cannot be removed.
Hinge Butt
Each half, or leg, of this hinged is rectangular in shape and wiser than it is long.
Hinged Strap
The legs of this hinge are elongated and tapering.
Head block
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.
Hokum
Sure-fire stock situation, good for laughs or heart throbs.
