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Technical & Production Arts Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of 'spiking' the stage floor?

    Answer: Marking the precise positions of set pieces and furniture

    Spiking involves placing small tape marks on the stage floor to record the exact locations of set pieces so they can be accurately repositioned after scene changes.

  2. In theatre electrics, what is a 'dimmer' used for?

    Answer: To control the intensity of lighting instruments by varying voltage

    A dimmer regulates the voltage supplied to a lighting instrument, allowing its brightness to be raised or lowered smoothly.

  3. Which rigging term describes the system of ropes, pulleys, and counterweights used to fly scenic elements?

    Answer: Counterweight fly system

    A counterweight fly system uses metal arbors loaded with iron weights to balance the load of scenery, allowing one or two people to fly heavy pieces.

  4. What does the term 'strike' mean at the end of a production run?

    Answer: The dismantling and removal of the set, props, and equipment

    Strike is the process of dismantling and clearing all production elements — set, lighting, sound, and props — from the venue after a show closes.

  5. In costume design, what is a 'toile' (or 'muslin')?

    Answer: A trial garment made in inexpensive fabric to test a pattern

    A toile is a prototype garment sewn in cheap calico or muslin to test the fit and shape of a pattern before cutting the actual costume fabric.

  6. What is the main role of a 'production manager' in a theatrical production?

    Answer: Overseeing budget, scheduling, and coordination of all technical departments

    A production manager is responsible for translating the director's creative vision into a viable production by managing budgets, schedules, and the technical departments.

  7. What property of a material is described by its 'flammability rating' in a scenic context?

    Answer: Its resistance to igniting and sustaining combustion

    A flammability rating describes how resistant a material is to catching fire and continuing to burn, which is critical for all scenic and costume materials used on stage.