Assessment Preparation for Technical Theatre Outcome 1

1) Which of the following best describes the role of the stage manager?

• Responsible for the overall technical operation of a theatre company and maintains season budgets and resource allocations.

• Works out the details of the tour especially the ‘get in’ and ‘get out’ (moving the equipment in and out of the venue).

• Supervises and schedules all activities and bridges the gap between the rehearsal room and the technical staff. Provides practical and organizational support for a production team, including the director, designers, actors, and technicians.

What is a ghost light?

• A light that is left on in the middle of the stage when the theatre is unoccupied

• A light that deters ghosts

• A light that is left on in case there is a fire drill

When an actor is off-book, this means they...

• Have learnt their lines and no longer need a script

• No longer need sheet music

• Working on a production that is based on a book

Who does the stage manager report to?

• Production director, artistic director and production manager.

• Human Resources

• Venue staff

What is the role of the lighting operator?

• Responsible for the design and cueing of lighting for a production. Liaises with the director and the sound engineer to ensure that an interesting spectacle is created and that the director’s vision is being adhered to and enhanced.

• To ensure that all equipment has been installed correctly and operated with maximum effectiveness.

• To use sounds to evoke emotion and generate a sense of place and space

If an actor has 'corpsed' this means that they have...

• Burst into laughter

• Forgotten a line

• Have missed their entrance

Who is the lighting operator responsible for? Tick all that apply.

• Lighting Crew

• Follow Spot Operator

• Choreographer

Artistes, Agents and Promoters exist in which department?

• Managerial and Operational

• Non-managerial

• Human Resources

• Venue

Regarding staging positions, CSR stands for what?

What does the level of lighting refer to?

• The intensity and brightness of the lights

• The colour of the gels

• The position of the barndoors

• The height of the lights