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.

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?

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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