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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?
    under the stage in the orchestra pit
    above the stage hanging a light
    under the stage using the trap doors
    above the stage near the ceiling


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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