journal 2 describe what you might like to do as a career. what kind of education do you need? what...
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Journal 2
Describe what you might like to do as a career. What kind of education do you need? What led you to choose this career? Do you have more than one in mind?
Remember, ¾ of a page, and if you did not finish yesterday’s journal, please do so!
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STAGE AND FRONT OF THE HOUSE
Review of Theatre Spaces!
Stage
Stage
Where performances take place
House
House
Where the audience sits
Pit
Pit
Short for “orchestra pit”Where the band/orchestra sits to play music
for the show (out of sight from the audience)
Pit Safety
When on stage, be aware of your surroundings at ALL times!
Never, EVER jump into the pit or onto the mat!
Catwalk
Catwalk
Lights are anchored on the catwalk, pointed at the stages
Lights are covered with gels (a thin piece of colored film) in order to soften the harsh white light
Lights and positioning can be adjusted from the catwalk
Catwalk Safety
Always ask for permission before going up on the catwalk
When on the catwalk, do not adjust the lights or gels without permission
When on the catwalk, be extremely careful!
Prop Cabinets
Prop Cabinets
Cabinets hold props Short for “property” Anything that an actor handles onstage Can include furniture
When you use a prop, always return it to the location where you got it
Fly System
Fly System
Fly Space and Fly System
Fly space The area above the stage where lights and
scenery may be “flown” (held up on ropes)
Ropes and pulleys control the fly system
Do not touch the fly system without permission!
Lobby
Lobby
The area of a theatre where the audience gathers before and after performances and during breaks
Restrooms and refreshments are located in the lobby
Ticket Window
Ticket Window
Guests can purchase tickets and refreshments at the ticket window
Tech Booth
Tech Booth
Contains the controls for lights and sound Light board Microphones, handheld and wireless
Tech booth also contains spotlight
When working in the tech booth, you will wear all black
AS YOU READ THROUGH, NOTE DOWN ANY TERMS NOT
ALREADY COVERED IN YOUR NOTES. LOOK THEM UP IN THE
GLOSSARY IF NECESSARY!
Please read pages 56-61 in Theatre – Art in Action