Technical Theater Review Quarter 2 Test Review Setting

Technical Theater Review Quarter 2 Test Review

Setting • Scenic Design • Floor Plan (Birds Eye View) • Rendering (View from Audience Perspective) • What is the first thing a scenic designer does when working on a play? Reads the script • Who does the scenic designer answer to in the hierarchy of theater? The director • What are some things a scenic designer has to consider when designing a show? Style of setting, Time period of play, Budget, stage dressing needed, needs of the setting and what the director wants for the set. • Who are the other people the scenic designer works with closely? The director, the stage manager, the lighting designer, the props master, the costume designer and other scenic workers in theatre.

Lightning • Lighting Design • What does the lighting designer do first when designing the lights for a play? Read the script • Who does the lighting designer answer to on theater Hierarchy? The director • What are some things a lighting designer has to consider when designing a show? Time of day represented by light, Style of play, Budget, what the setting looks like, can the actors be seen by the audience, the mood of the play, and what the director wants for the costumes. • Who are the other people the lighting designer works with closely? The director, the stage manager, setting designer, props master, costume designer, and other lighting personnel.

Costume • Costume Design • What is the first thing the costume designer does when designing the costumes for a play? Read the script • Who does the costume designer answer to on the Theatre Hierarchy? The director! • What are some things a costume designer has to consider when designing a show? Color of Costume, Style of Costume, Budget, The actor’s character, and what the director wants for the costumes. • Who are the other people the costume designer works with closely? The director, the stage manager, actors, setting designer, lighting designer, make up designer, props master, and other costuming personnel.

Make-Up • Make Up Design • What is the first thing the make-up designer does when designing the Make-up for a play? Read the script • Who does the make-up designer answer to on the Theatre Hierarchy? The director! • What are some things a make-up designer has to consider when designing a show? Color of Costumes, skin tone of actor, Budget, The actor’s character, any specialty makeup needed for the show, and what the director wants the makeup to look like. • Who are the other people the Makeup designer works with closely? The director, the stage manager, actors, setting designer, lighting designer, costume designer, props master, and other make-up personnel.

Properties • Props Master • What is the first thing the props master does when designing the properties for a play? Read the script • Who does the Props Master answer to on the Theatre Hierarchy? The director! • What are some things a Props Master has to consider when designing a show? Time Period of the play, Style of props, Budget, replacing the props that are used up each show, any special props needed, The actor’s character, and what the director wants for the props. • Who are the other people the Props Master works with closely? The director, the stage manager, actors, setting designer, costume designer and other props personnel.

Sound • Sound Design • What is the first thing the sound designer does when designing the sound for a play? Read the script • What is Foley Sound Design? Using found objects to create realistic sound effects to augment a play, radio show or movie. Created by Jack Foley. • Who does the sound designer answer to on the Theatre Hierarchy? The director! • What are some things a sound designer has to consider when designing a show? What sounds and music are needed for the show, style of the play, time period of the play, Budget, and what the director wants for the sound. • Who are the other people the sound designer works with closely? The director, the stage manager, and other sound personnel.

Theatre Hierarchy Producer Director Stage Manager Designers Actors Technical Workers

Additional Jobs in the Theater: • Playwright • Director • Stage Manager • Actors • Box Office Manager • Ushers • Backstage Workers • Wardrobe • Wig makers • Electricians • Light Board Op • Sound Board Op • Spot Op • House Manager • Marketing • And more!