Theatre 241: StageCraft
Sample Questions: Second Little Quiz

  1. What is the difference between a drop, a flat, and a platform?

  2. What type of theatres use stock scenery?

  3. What is the tallest flat which can be easily moved by a student stage hand?

  4. What is the widest flat which can be easily moved by a student stage hand?

  5. What is the standard width of a stock door flat?

  6. How large is the hole in a door flat?

  7. Sketch the "framing pattern" for a stock 6x12 flat. On your sketch, indicate the (A) stile, (B) top and bottom rails, (C) toggle, and (D) diagonal brace.

  8. How many feet of 1x4 will be needed to build this flat? (Diagonal braces should be 3 feet long.)

  9. If the price of #2 pine is $1.26 per board foot, how much will the lumber (1x4) cost?

  10. How many yards of 80" wide muslin will be needed to cover this (6x12) 12 foot tall flat?

  11. At $3.90 per yard, how much will the muslin cost?

  12. What will be the total cost of the 6x12 flat?

  13. Why are stage doors typically hung so they open off stage?

  14. What is the difference between a dependent and an independent door unit?

  15. Describe the difference between casement windows and French windows.

  16. Describe how you would "batten and dutchman" two 4x12 flats to create a 8x12 wall.

  17. What is the difference between a book flat and a three fold.

  18. How many stock platforms will be needed to assemble a 16' x 16' deck?

  19. With 2x4 priced at $ .47 per foot, and 3/4 inch plywood priced at $ 29.00 a sheet, what would be the lumber cost of this deck? Hint: Begin by determining the cost of one platform.

  20. Describe one technique which can be used to brace the legs of a platform.

  21. What is the standard tread width of a step unit?

  22. List one of the two standard riser heights.

  23. Describe three techniques which can be used to brace a flat.

  24. What is a jack?

  25. What are the three basic components of scene paint?

  26. What is the difference between the size, prime and base coat?

  27. Describe two techniques a painter can use to cartoon a design onto a drop.

  28. Briefly describe the following scene painting technique:

  29. Describe a painting technique which could be used to create the illusion of wood paneling . A brick wall.

  30. What is the difference between a set prop, a hand prop, and set dressing?

  31. Which designer is responsible for the design or selection of the properties?

  32. How and why should the prop table be "mapped?"

  33. What are the standard warning given to the actors and stagehands by the prop master?
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Posted: September 27, 2006
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