Stagecraft Elements

Question 1

What are stagecraft elements?

Answer 1

Stagecraft elements covers the various areas used to stage a production, so the things used to enhance the physical performance.

Question 2

What is the stagecraft element of direction?

Answer 2

The decisions that are made during the rehearsal process which affects the overall outcome/presentation of a performance so it’s the set out for when and where actors move or enter on stage.

Question 3

What is the stagecraft element of costume?

Answer 3

The physical clothing or features worn by actors to help establish characters and help differentiate between characters.

Question 4

What is the stagecraft element of lighting?

Answer 4

It is the actual lighting to help enhance the view of the performance, it can also incorporate different colours in the background to create different moods in the performance.

Question 5

What is the stagecraft element of set/stage design?

Answer 5

This involves the planning of where to place any props or backdrops on stage for the set up of the performance during scene changes?

Question 6

What is the stagecraft element of sound?

Answer 6

Any sound produced by technology or band (not to be confused with the dramatic element of sound)

Question 7

What is the stagecraft element of make-up?

Answer 7

This can help differentiate between characters and is also used to help set mood. eg. dark make-up = evil character

Question 8

What is the stagecraft element of properties (props)?

Answer 8

The objects that help to establish scenes/events.

Question 9

What are the 7 stagecraft elements?

Answer 9

. Direction
. Costume
. Lighting
. Set/stage design
. Sound
. Make-up
. Properties (props)