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Theater Spaces Flashcards

1
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Theatre

A

The art form we study

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2
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Theater

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The building where theatre takes place

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3
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What should you say to wish a performer good luck?

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Break a leg

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4
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Whats the name of a play you should not say in the theater?

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Macbeth

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5
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What do some theaters leave on to keep a ghost from taking up residents?

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A ghost light

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What is the superstition about ladders?

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It’s bad luck to walk under a ladder

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7
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What should you not let walk across the stage?

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A black cat

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8
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What sound should you not make in the theater?

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Whistling

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9
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Proscenium stage

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Audience on one side

The FHS stage

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Thrust stage

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Audience on three sides

Runway

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11
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Black box stage

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Experimental

Change with each play

On the ground

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In the round stage

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Audience on all sides

Arena

Difficult for actors

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13
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Call board

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The board outside mrs. Ripas office with important announcements

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14
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Drapes

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Another word for the curtains

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15
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What are the rules about the curtains?

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Don’t touch, don’t hang, don’t hide in them, don’t move them

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16
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The grand drape

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The most downstage curtain

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17
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Travelers

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Curtains that open and close all the way

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18
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A leg

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Curtains that hide the backstage areas

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19
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The back black

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The most upstage curtain

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20
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The mid

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The traveler that is in the middle of the stage

21
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The wings

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The offstage areas to the right and left of the acting space

22
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Cyc

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The white screen at the most upstage area of the stage

23
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What are the rules about the cyc

A

Don’t touch, breath, or go near it

24
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Proscenium arch

A

The part of the stage that forms the picture frame

25
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The apron

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The area downstage of the proscenium arch (on the roof)

26
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The house

A

The area where the audience sits for a production

27
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The cat walk

A

The area above the house where lights hang and can be focused

28
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The pit

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The area under the stage where the orchestra plays

29
Q

What is the significance of the handprints downstairs?

A

Graduated seniors that have performed on stage

30
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What are some things to keeping mind about the costume storage?

A

It is very organized

31
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The booth

A

The area at the back of the house where we control lights and store equipment

32
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Some rules about the booth

A

Don’t touch, no food or drinks

33
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Follow spot

A

The lights that are on either side of the booth (the spot light)

34
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Ticket booth

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The area in front of the auditorium where we sell tickets

35
Q

It’s not the ______

A

Movies

36
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______ are more expensive

A

Tickets

37
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_____ are usually there

A

Actors

38
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What will happen if you’re late?

A

The doors will be closed

39
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What is bad about being a late arrival?

A

They are a distraction to the audience and the performers

40
Q

Finding your seat

A

Takes time

Usually assigned

41
Q

Photography?

A

Distraction

Copy right laws

42
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Are food and drinks allowed?

And when should you unwrap it?

A

No, only is some places

Before the production starts, outside the stage

43
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When should you clap?

A

When a well known actor comes on stage

44
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How long is intermission?

A

15 minuets

45
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What should you do with your phone when you enter?

A

Turn it off

46
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Should you stay for curtain call?

A

Yes

47
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How should you praise an actor?

A

Clapping, no whooping

48
Q

Comments

A

Only positive comments

Negative comments are for the car

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