Basic Principles of Stage Craft

What is the primary purpose of a stage's proscenium arch?

• To enhance acoustic quality

• To frame the stage and separate the audience from the performers

• To provide a backstage area

• To support stage lighting

What is the role of stage lighting in a theatrical production?

• To create costumes

• To provide visual focus and mood

• To build the stage set

• To manage sound effects

Which term describes the movable part of the stage where scenery and props can be stored out of view from the audience?

• Apron

• Fly space

• Grid

• Wing

The one who actually controls the lights during the performance

• Stage Manager

• Director of Lights

• Lighting Tech

What is the responsibility of a set designer in a play?

• Composing the music for the play

• Writing the script for the play

• Planning the costumes for the actors

• Imagining and planning the scenery for a play

In theatre, what is the purpose of a 'follow spot'?

• To highlight a specific area of the stage

• To provide general lighting for the entire stage

• To create special effects such as lightning or explosions

• To illuminate the audience during interactive parts of the show

The term blocking refers to:

• The process of rehearsing sound effects

• The arrangement of actors' movements on stage

• The design of stage props

• The setup of lighting cues

Backdrop refers to:

• The front curtain of the stage

• The main scenery placed at the back of the stage

• The area where actors prepare

• The side curtains used to hide the backstage area

Set dressing involves:

• Creating costumes for actors

• Arranging and decorating the stage with props and scenery

• Operating the sound system

• Managing audience seating

Which of the following is a key safety consideration in stagecraft?

• Ensuring all props are of the same size

• Making sure all stage lighting is powered by the same circuit

• Regularly checking and maintaining rigging and equipment

• Using only one type of material for all stage surfaces