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stagecraft
69 cards·by bandgeek619
command to take all lights out at the same time
Blackout
wet blending two or more colors of paint using a "X" stroke
Scumbling
to center the light beam on
Focus
border lights used to light the bottom of the cyc
Horizon Strip
signal for something to happen; light change, curtain pull; etc
Cue
lights without lenses used for blending and toning
Floodlights
gradually increase the intensity of the lights
Dim Up
theatre configuration that can be arranged into various actor/ audience relationships
Flexible Theatre
using a cloth to apply paint to the surface
Rag Rolling
foundation color used for stage makeup
Base
a series of strip lights used for blending and toning
Borderlights
theatrical makeup with a petroleum base
Greasepaint
applying paint by shaking droplets from a brush
Spattering
theatre configuration with the stage in the center with the audience an all sides
Arena Theatre
a horizontal pipe suspended over the stage for hanging scenery, lighting, and drapery
Batten
command to raise the main curtain
Ring Up
command to lower the main curtain
Ring Down
sloping platform
Ramp
area closest to the audience
Dowstage
canvas or lien covered wooden frame used for scenery
Flat
colored glass discs used in striplights and footlights
Roundels
production plan for backstage items such as costumes, lights, and props
Plot
to cover something from the audience's view
Mask
canvas that covers the acting area to avoid painting the stage floor
Floor Cloth
an electrical cord
Cable
flat used behind doors and windows to mask the audience's views of backstage
Backing
using light brush strokes to simulate wood grain
Dry Brushing
bar to which rigging ropes are tied
Pin Rail
low horizontal scenery used to show distance
Groundrow
sky drop that surrounds the back of the stage
Cyclorama
using a porous applicator to apply paint in a pattern
Sponging
applying dots of paint with a porous sponge or brush
Stippling
area to the right of the actor as he/she faces the audience
Right
areas behind the scenery not seen by audience
Backstage
warning for the actors and technicians to get into positions for the scene
Places
area between the stage and the first two rows of seats
Pit
rows of colored lights sunk into apron floor
Footlights
crew members that shifts scenery
Grip
spotlight with an ellipsoial reflector, slang for ERS
Leko
area above the stage used to store scenery and drapery
Flies
actor's backstage lounge
Greenroom
large curtains hung in fullness
Drapes
warning to exit acting area
Clear Stage
switchboard for lights and/or sound
Control Board
permenanet framed opening through which the audience watches the play
Proscemium
contains scritp, blocking notaitions, warnings, cues, and production info
Prompt Book
unstable: any set piece that works its original function
Practical
set furnishing, including furniture, pictures, ornaments, and drapes, etc
Properties
spotlight with a plano-convex lens
Plano-Convex Spot
skeletal diagram of scenery and furniture
Floor Plan
a canvas or curtain hanging without fullness
Backdrop
color medium for stage
Gelatin
slanted auditorium floor that allows audience members to see over people in front
Raked House
any Plano-canvas spotlight
Hoodspot
metal framework over the stage
Gridiron
spotlight that was a stair step lens to produce a soft beam
Frensal
unit to control the intensety of the lights
Dimmers
gradually decrease the intensety of the lights
Dim Out
short curtains that span the stage to hide the lights and rigging
Boarders
money paid to the author for permission to produce the play
Royalty
area for load in and storage for stage scenery
Dock
small spotlight
Baby Spot
toward the audience area
Out Front
the part of the stage floor from the curtain line to the front edge
Apron
material used for beards and mustaches
Crepe Hair
floodlight in an open box
Olivette
platforms legged at various hights
Levels
properties carried by an actor
Handprops
auditorium lights
House Lights