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Thespian Terminology

Description: Test your knowledge of thespian terminology, the specialized language used in theater and stage productions.
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What is the term for the area of the stage where the actors perform?

  1. Proscenium

  2. Orchestra

  3. Apron

  4. Wings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The proscenium is the area of the stage that is visible to the audience, typically framed by a curtain or arch.

What is the term for the raised platform at the back of the stage?

  1. Apron

  2. Riser

  3. Cyclorama

  4. Scrim


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A riser is a raised platform used to elevate actors or set pieces, creating different levels on the stage.

What is the term for the large, painted backdrop used in a theater production?

  1. Cyclorama

  2. Scrim

  3. Flat

  4. Drop


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A cyclorama is a large, curved backdrop that creates the illusion of a continuous background, often used for sky or horizon effects.

What is the term for a thin, translucent fabric used to create special effects on stage?

  1. Scrim

  2. Gobo

  3. Gel

  4. Rosco


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A scrim is a thin, translucent fabric that can be used to create various effects, such as diffusion, projection, or ghosting.

What is the term for a colored filter used in stage lighting?

  1. Gel

  2. Gobo

  3. Rosco

  4. Dichroic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A gel is a colored filter placed in front of a light source to change the color of the light.

What is the term for a metal or plastic template used to create patterns of light on stage?

  1. Gobo

  2. Scrim

  3. Rosco

  4. Dichroic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A gobo is a metal or plastic template with a design cut out, used to create patterns of light on stage.

What is the term for a type of stage lighting that uses a rotating color wheel to create a variety of colors?

  1. Rosco

  2. Dichroic

  3. Ellipsoidal

  4. Fresnel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Rosco is a type of stage lighting that uses a rotating color wheel to create a variety of colors.

What is the term for a type of stage lighting that uses a dichroic filter to create a specific color?

  1. Dichroic

  2. Ellipsoidal

  3. Fresnel

  4. PAR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dichroic is a type of stage lighting that uses a dichroic filter to create a specific color.

What is the term for a type of stage lighting that has a narrow beam of light?

  1. Ellipsoidal

  2. Fresnel

  3. PAR

  4. Leko


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An ellipsoidal is a type of stage lighting that has a narrow beam of light, often used for spotlights or gobo projections.

What is the term for a type of stage lighting that has a soft, diffused beam of light?

  1. Fresnel

  2. PAR

  3. Leko

  4. Scoop


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Fresnel is a type of stage lighting that has a soft, diffused beam of light, often used for general illumination or washing a stage.

What is the term for a type of stage lighting that has a wide beam of light?

  1. PAR

  2. Leko

  3. Scoop

  4. Flood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A PAR is a type of stage lighting that has a wide beam of light, often used for general illumination or washing a stage.

What is the term for a type of stage lighting that has a narrow, focused beam of light?

  1. Leko

  2. Scoop

  3. Flood

  4. Spot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Leko is a type of stage lighting that has a narrow, focused beam of light, often used for spotlights or gobo projections.

What is the term for a type of stage lighting that has a wide, diffused beam of light?

  1. Scoop

  2. Flood

  3. Spot

  4. Wash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A scoop is a type of stage lighting that has a wide, diffused beam of light, often used for general illumination or washing a stage.

What is the term for a type of stage lighting that has a very wide beam of light?

  1. Flood

  2. Spot

  3. Wash

  4. Blinder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A flood is a type of stage lighting that has a very wide beam of light, often used for general illumination or washing a stage.

What is the term for a type of stage lighting that is used to create a blinding effect?

  1. Spot

  2. Wash

  3. Blinder

  4. Strobe


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A blinder is a type of stage lighting that is used to create a blinding effect, often used for dramatic moments or transitions.

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