Technical & Production Arts Flashcards
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What is the function of a 'crossover' in a theatre building?
Answer: A backstage passage allowing actors to move from one side of the stage to the other unseen by the audience
A crossover is a backstage corridor or passage that allows performers and crew to move from stage left to stage right — or vice versa — without being visible to the audience.
In prop management, what distinguishes a 'prop' from a 'set dressing'?
Answer: Props are handled or used by actors; set dressing decorates the stage but is not touched
A prop is an object directly handled, used, or consumed by an actor in performance, whereas set dressing decorates the environment but remains untouched by performers.
What is the primary purpose of 'colour temperature' in stage lighting?
Answer: It describes the warmth or coolness of a light source measured in Kelvin
Colour temperature, measured in Kelvin, describes whether a light source appears warm (amber/red, low K) or cool (blue/white, high K), affecting the emotional quality of the stage picture.
During a technical rehearsal, what does a 'cue-to-cue' specifically focus on?
Answer: Running only the sections immediately before and after each technical cue to set timings
A cue-to-cue focuses exclusively on the moments surrounding each technical cue, skipping dialogue and action in between, to efficiently set and check all lighting, sound, and fly cues.
What is a 'Fresnel' in stage lighting?
Answer: A spotlight with a stepped lens that produces a soft-edged beam
A Fresnel is a stage lantern fitted with a stepped Fresnel lens that produces a soft, even, adjustable beam — wider and less defined than an ellipsoidal's output.
In theatrical sound design, what does 'reverb' simulate?
Answer: The acoustic reflections of a sound in a physical space
Reverb simulates the way sound waves reflect off the surfaces of a physical environment, adding depth, space, and atmosphere to audio.
What is a 'wing' in traditional theatre architecture?
Answer: The offstage areas to the left and right of the acting area, hidden from the audience
Wings are the offstage spaces to stage left and stage right of the acting area, concealed from the audience, where actors wait, scenery is stored, and crew operate.