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Technical Theatre

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Technical Theatre game quiz
"Many theatre-goers are familiar with the actor's experience, but how much do you know about what goes on behind the scenes, and the terminology used by technicians?"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Who is responsible for making sure all light, sound, and stage cues are executed at the proper time?
    director
    stage manager
    designer
    master electrician


2. If a technician is in the "grid," where are they?
    above the stage near the ceiling
    under the stage using the trap doors
    under the stage in the orchestra pit
    above the stage hanging a light


3. When technicians are "loading in", what are they doing?
    taking a break
    installing the set onstage
    fixing problems with the set
    taking the set down


4. Who is most likely to be working in the "catwalk"?
    stage manager
    master electrician
    carpenter
    props master


5. What does a dresser do?
    stores articles of clothing
    changes the scenery during scene breaks
    paints the scenery
    assists the actor with quick costume changes


6. Gathering furniture is often the responsibility of which of these departments?
    scenery
    stage management
    director
    props


7. What is another name for the "pipes" above the stage that hold flying scenery.?
    bars
    battens
    leads
    lines


8. There are days during the week that there are no shows performing. These days are called _______ days.
    easy
    black
    dark
    off


9. Scenery is sometimes a series of walls. What is the theatre term for these "walls?"
    faces
    partials
    ties
    flats


10. What is a "changeover?"
    changing performance times
    changing theatre staff members
    changing from one costume to another
    changing from one show to a different show


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