Technical Theater Terms Movement Safety Practices PROSCENIUM the

Technical Theater Terms, Movement, Safety, Practices

PROSCENIUM - the arch that separates the stage from the auditorium

STAGE WINGS: the spaces on either side of the stage

STAGE DIRECTIONS:

CURTAINS: GRAND DRAPE:

TRAVELLER: In PAC - located Center Stage and Upstage

TEASER, TORMENTOR, LEG, BORDER

APRON: PAC apron is 10’ deep

Continental Seating:

American Seating:

CYCLORAMA - a drop (sky drop) that provides the illusion of open sky. Hung far upstage.

NOTICE: Cross-grain direction (perpendicular to joint) on keys and corners to improve strength. Same applies to straps on cornerbraces

For a 4’ x 12’ Flat: Rails = 4’ Stile = 12’ minus the width of the 2 rails (2 @3 1/2) = 7”… SO… ?

NOTICE: the two cornerbraces are on the same side - never opposite sides For a 4’ x 12’ Flat: Rail = 4’ Stile = 12’ minus the width of the 2 rails (2 @3 1/2) = 7”… SO… 11’ 5” NOTICE: keys, corners, and straps are INSET the width of the stock (3/4”) to allow butt-up

Cornerblocks and keystones are secured using an 11 nail/screw pattern for cornerblocks, and a seven to 10 nail/screw pattern depending on fastener and usage.

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TOOL QUIZ: WHAT IS IT CALLED? TAPE RULE OR TAPE MEASURE

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TOOL QUIZ: WHAT IS IT CALLED? PUTTY KNIFE

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TOOL QUIZ: WHAT IS IT CALLED? BALL PEIN HAMMER (pound metal, cut gaskets and seal rivets)

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TOOL QUIZ: WHAT IS IT CALLED? SPEED SQUARE OR QUICK SQUARE

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