Right Profile is facing off stage right, Left Profile is facing off stage left. DEAD MANAlso known as DEADMAN'S BUTTON (DMB). See also NDFR and IFR. A systerm of balusters plus a handrail forms a banister for a stairway. The three ropes are pulled or let in together, sometimes requiring more than one person to operate. ARTICShort for Articulated Lorry. PLANA scale drawing showing a piece of scenery, the whole set, lighting layout etc from above. Can the Rail and belt be cut down to allow for a beam that runs across the Garage. An extendible leg to increase the stability of access equipment (eg Tallescope, Scaffold tower). However, Mario, Luigi, Toad and Princess Toadstool are also able to pick up, 1) A type of lantern with at least one plano-convex lens which projects the outline of any chosen shape placed in its gate, sometimes with a variable degree of hardness/softness. TABS1) Originally "tableaux curtains" which drew outwards and upwards, but now generally applied to any stage curtains including a vertically flying front curtain (house tabs) and especially a pair of horizontally moving curtains which overlap at the centre and move outwards from that centre. Outriggers are used to stabilise the tower from falling sideways. ROSTRUM(plural ROSTRA) A portable platform, usually in the form of a collapsible hinged framework (Gate) with a separate top (Lid). Usually preceded by the strike (where the set is disassembled back into component parts. Member of production staff who is responsible for the props and furniture that are required on the set. Secret Cinema events are immersive in this sense. CHEEK WALLSide wall running up the edge of a set of stairs / treads, perpendicular to the risers. (UK Health & Safety) Any structure built for an event, whether it's staging, seating or a marquee or similar outdoor structure. Thick metal blade which is inserted through a piece of moving scenery into a MOUSE to allow the movement of the scenery to be controlled by an AUTOMATION system. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. TRAPAn opening through the stage floor. HEMPA type of rope used for flying, made from fibres found within the bark of the cannabis plant. FALSE PROSCENIUMA temporary frame formed by scenic canvas or vertical flattage within the proscenium arch. 1) A type of lantern with at least one plano-convex lens which projects the outline of any chosen shape placed in its gate, sometimes with a variable degree of hardness/softness. Although many symbols are standardised, there are variations, and to avoid confusion (or errors) when rigging and laying out equipment, a key is essential to ensure the requirements of the design are correctly interpreted. Also known as a. Vertical shaft found as a component of stairways, parapets, balconies etc. Theatres with little backstage space may have to reconfigure scenery stored offstage during the interval so that the next act runs smoothly. From the Italian words. The rope absorbs the energy in the fall provided the belay and belaying is sound and the running belay holds firm. Profiles include four beam-shaping metal shutters, a gate to take an iris or gobo and an adjustment to make the beam smooth and even ('flat') or hot in the centre ('peaky'). The stencil can be applied to a piece of set, and a piece of chalk orcharcoal or powdered paint is rubbed onto the stencil so that colour is transferred through the pin holes. Chalked piece of string which, when stretched tight and 'snapped' is used for marking straight lines on stage or on scenery as a painting aid. The most common sizes are either 6m (20 feet) or 12m (40 feet) in length, and 2.6m (8 feet 6 inches) or 2.9m (9 feet 6 inches) in height. An individually controllable moving element controlled by a scenic automation or powered flying system. The groundplan shows all items standing on the stage floor and any permanent items which will affect the production, and the position of any flown pieces. Mega Mushrooms first appear in Mario Party 4, with a turquoise cap somewhat resembling a 1-Up Mushroom.It can be obtained by landing on a Mushroom Space, purchasing it from an item shop, getting it from an Item Bag, or winning a mini-game on the board.Mega Mushrooms let the character roll two Dice Blocks (and move 2-20 spaces), and enlarge them See also WYSIWYG. The poles were attached below stage level to chariots, mounted on casters which run in tracks across the stage. FLOWN PIECEA piece of scenery or masking which is suspended above the stage on the flying system. STAGE LEFT / RIGHT Extendible, hooking into a screw eye on the flat and being weighted to the floor (commonly known as a 'Stage Brace') He also made major contributions to stage design by his work as theatrical designer for several dozen masques, most by royal command and many in collaboration with Ben Jonson. 2a.) The Corsican Trap, made for Dion Boucicault's 1852 adaption of Alexandre Dumas' The Corsican Brothers, involved an ascending track, on which a wheeled cart could be run, rising up out of the stage through a 'bristle' trap - a trapdoor covered with bristles painted to match the scenery. Refers to an standardized shipping container, used for intermodal freight transport (intermodal means across different modes of transport, from ship or rail to road). ISORA*A plastic CYCLORAMA, used because of it's light transmission properties. The Art of the Squint - David Garrison. 2010 Chevy Camaro V-6, 3.6L/304hp. French: Pendrillon (also used for wider tabs, but not full-width stage curtains)More information on Break A Leg. SHEAVEThe wheel in a pulley block which carries the wire or rope. SNOW BAGLong narrow cloth bag fixed between two flying bars filled with artificial snow. Computer-Aided Design. The fully detailed model of the set is sometimes known as a maquette. 3) Plastic gauze-like material used to line Heras fencing at festivals and other events to act as a partial sight-screen, and also to make the fencing tone in with surroundings.See also Lighting With A Gauze / Scrim. Water-based or alcohol-based dyes are available. Slotted cast iron weight placed on foot of extendible or French brace to prevent movement. See PROSCENIUM ARCH. See MOUSE, SPADE, DOG, KNIFE.Scenic Automation on Theatrecrafts.com. Also known as a LOADSTRAP. A group of balusters (which may be wood or stone) plus coping forms a balustrade on a balcony. SAND BAG Marley Floor, Harlequin Floor). Josef Svoboda in the Backstage Heritage Collection Archive, Royal Opera House - Designing and Making A Set, Triple E Pin Hinge at the Backstage Heritage Collection, National Theatre Scenic Painting - Pouncing, Backstage Heritage Collection archive has a complete collection of TABS journals, Aluminium Access Products - Tallescope Manufacturer and Service, Torpedo Attack Trainer at the Backstage Heritage Collection. The glaze layer can vary between being transparent or opaque, but best results are obtained with opaque light colours over a dark base. It consists of a bar which attaches to a standard flying bar, and is able to spin around. A theatre using a hemp flying system is known as a Hemp House. - Point the lantern in roughly the right direction (as shown on the plan) (often abbreviated to MEWP) A piece of access platform with a wheeled base, which can sometimes be self-propelled by the operator. Skip to content Enjoy Free Shipping on all US orders $17.99 + Cart. 1) The point of focus in a profile spot where the shutters are positioned and where an iris or gobo can be inserted. In Spanish, the main tabs areBambalinn. TRAVERSEForm of staging where the audience is on either side of the acting area. Exit signs must remain visible to the audience at all times, and local venue licencing laws will cover whether it must be illuminated at all times, and the size of the sign etc. Vision gauze is used for diffusing a scene and for supporting cut cloths. Many different types of floor are available, including different colours and degrees of cushioning, and the product may be known by it's manufacturer's name (e.g. - Prepare the lantern for use by inserting any required accessories (e.g. It's called Upstage because on a raked stage the stage slopes down towards the audience to improve sightlines. SPATTERINGA scenic artist technique for breaking down a painted surface to make it look more interesting, by taking a paint brush and flicking it to throw random spatters of paint. BACKFLAP Also known by the trade name DUVETYNE, Molton is a medium-weight cotton fabric which is opaque, absorbent and has a brushed finish on both sides, making it a cheap substitute for wool. 4) A route from the auditorium to the outside, for use during an emergency by the audience. KEYA section on a lighting or other technical layout plan, which denotes what the symbols on the plan refer to. Scenery item consisting of a partial wall and a fireplace. Glossy finish applied as a final coat to a painted stage floor (also available as a Matt / Flat finish). MDF / M.D.F.Medium Density Fibreboard. Method of scene changing developed in 1641 by Giacomo Torelli, consisting of slots in the stage floor which supported uprights (known as poles) on which flats were mounted. The resulting brush strokes have a characteristic scratchy look that lacks the smooth appearance that washes or blended paint commonly have. The entrance of the ghost is upstage left, The bishop enters downstage right). Mono Jacks have two connections - tip and sleeve, and are unbalanced. Usually treads. A type of engineered sheet timber / lumber similar to particle board, formed by adding adhesives then compressing layers of wood strands (flakes) in specific orientations (from Wikipedia). FITCHA natural hair paint brush, used for mottling or other faux finish painting techniques. Known in the USA as a Jack. Rendered images are used by lighting, scenic and multimedia artists to present ideas to other members of the production team. (Known in the USA as a VALANCE). This technique is known as stippling. When it is in position, it is tipped to vertical. 1) Segmented audio connector. 1) The sloped edge of a piece of wood or metalwork to smooth off the edge and make the piece more attractive. Scenic Artists use the elevation as a layout and color guide. CONSTRUCTION (DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS (CDM). The puppeteers are highly skilled and respected in Japan, and provide the voice as well as the movements for the incredibly detailed puppets.About Bunraku. 2) The complete stage setting for a scene or act. See manufacturer for full details. A curtain that travels across the stage on a curtain track. TRUCK1) Wheeled platform on which a scene or part of a scene is built to facilitate scene changing. CONTAINERRefers to an standardized shipping container, used for intermodal freight transport (intermodal means across different modes of transport, from ship or rail to road). Extension of the stage walls up to allow scenery to be flown up until it is out of sight of the audience, and to support the GRID. See also ASIDE. Shortened to Scaff. Italian Masking consists of a set of legs and borders which are set up in a configuration similar to forced perspective. Can be electrically chain driven either as part of an automation system or via simple start/stop controls, or manually rotated. Alternatively, apounce bag (coarsely woven cloth bag containing chalk or charcoal) is repeatedly applied to the stencil so that the chalk or charcoal is transferred through the stencil to the scenic piece.National Theatre Scenic Painting - Pouncing. A false stage is also required for putting a revolve onto a stage. Cables attach to the harness normally at the hip, or the middle of the back, via a quick release locking snap hook mechanism. Slotted cast iron weight placed on foot of extendible or French brace to prevent movement. and PACK IN (NZ. Also known as a Bulldog, Dog Grip or Wire Rope Clip. A special stage floor laid for a production. Although the term literally "placing on stage" in French, the Mise en Scene refers to much more than the setting of a performance or event. PAINT HOODCabinet with extraction system used for spray painting small items for long periods of time. 2) Shaped piece of scenery added to the edge of a flat instead of a straight edge. Draperies made up with deep 'gatherings' have fullness - usually requiring not less than 50% additional fabric, measured at head and foot. IDM Members' meetings for 2022 will be held from 12h45 to 14h30.A zoom link or venue to be sent out before the time.. Wednesday 16 February; Wednesday 11 May; Wednesday 10 August; Wednesday 09 November The thicker edge gives the flat extra stability, can be easily clamped to adjacent flats, and looks more like a real wall on camera. SHIMA thin piece of material used to fill a small gap between pieces of scenery, or to reduce wear between two pieces of (e.g.) HEAD FLYThe head of the fly crew who are responsibly for lifting scenery or other objects above the stage. ESCAPE ROOMAn Escape Room is an interactive live game where your team is trapped in a room (or series of rooms) until you can solve a number of puzzles. (Trade Name) Transparent acrylic plastic sheet, used to replace glass in situations (e.g. Used for rigging lanterns, focusing etc. Suitable for backing, filler or light duty bracing; not suitable for structural uses or where a smooth paintable finish is desired. Operating lines around the roller allow the cloth to be rolled up as the roller is lifted up, so that it reveals whatever is behind it. HEADS ON STAGE!A shouted warning (often just 'Heads!') Alternatively, an unevenly tied rag around a paint roller can be run over the wall to achieve the same effect. From the Italian words chiaro 'clear, bright' and oscuro 'dark'. A diagram showing the layout of the stage area from above, usually with the audience at the bottom of the plan. Use modern spray paints marked as having 'low VOC' (volatile organic content) which are less harmful when breathed in. The plan is drawn to scale, so it can be used for determining the actual position of items on the stage, so they can be replicated in a rehearsal room, for example. In theater, pneumatic systems are used to move heavy objects such as seating platforms or permanent scenic features on air castors. A cross-cut saw should be fitted with safety guards and an electric brake to reduce the risk of harm to users. "This scene happens on the balcony truck"). FLY BARSThe metal bars to which scenery and lanterns are attached for flying above the stage. opening.) SCENERYThe flattage on the stage and any flown scenery or cloths that have been assembled by the set team, under the direction of the set designer for a particular performance. RAG(Aus) Main set of tabs at the proscenium arch. chair, table, cupboard, shelves, dresser, wardrobe). French: dcors. A change of either scenery, lighting, costume, props or other technical elements between acts of a play or musical. Also known as a Frenchman. CENTRE LINEImaginary line running down the stage through the exact centre of the proscenium opening. a wall in a room) which can be removed to allow performers or equipment to pass through it, either during scene changes or as part of a sequence. A box set is a type of unit set created with flats to represent 3 sides of the environment (rear wall and side walls). RIG1) The construction or arrangement of lighting equipment for a particular production. 1) Fitted to some castors (wheels) mounted under stage trucks (rolling platforms) to hold them in place. Also known as RAGGING. A scaled plan (overhead) view of the theatre stage area or of a set design, to enable all technical departments to ensure that everything will fit correctly into the space available. A system of controlling machinery or moving scenery using oil or water under pressure to move a piston or 'ram'. TROMPE LFrench term meaning 'deceive or fool the eye'. Any object which appears to do onstage the same job it would do in life, or any working apparatus (eg light switch or tap). This position only exists in larger organisations. MOUSEMoving part of a scenic automation system. . The first stage of model-making is the WHITE CARD model which shows the form of the set, but not the detail of painting / texture / colour. The furthest from the audience is literally higher due to the slope of the stage, so moving from close to the audience involves walking up the raked stage, towards 'Upstage'. 2) See Floats. Known as the "flies". 2) (TV/film - verb) To move a wheeled camera sideways. Commercial products (such as SlipNoMore) will have a more measured effect, and will be more likely to last longer, and be less attractive to critters. The term is usually linked to Hue, which is the colour of a light, costume or piece of scenery (etc.). A diaphragm trap can close around an object allowing it to penetrate a previously solid wall with no visible gap around it. JACK See also FLYING HARNESS.Kirby Flying - History page. UK: Cotter; In mechanical engineering, a pin or wedge passing through a hole to fix parts tightly together. MODELA scale model provided by the set designer to help all the technical departments to co-ordinate and plan a production. SNUBUS term. Also known as WAGON. RENDERING1) (3D Design) The process of producing a real-world style image within a 3D design program. The ideal fly tower should be more than twice the height of the pros. Homasote Website. Auto trans. Wool Serge at Showtex. a masking flat is designed to block the audiences view of backstage). German:drehscheibe SHOW CLOTHFront cloth painted with a design specific to a particular show, sometimes containing the show logo or title. Oil-tempered hardboard is more resistant to wear and tear and is more waterproof, and is used as a stage floor surface. on stage) where real glass is a safety risk. Used as a visual stimulation during scene changes, and to indicate that there was more to come (the end being indicated by the HOUSE TABS). Each item is shown to scale, front-on, so the required paint job can be clearly seen. 2) An increase in light or sound level. Short for French Enamel Varnish, a stain which is a mixture of shellac and dye, diluted in methylated spirit. It is a quick and easy job for the DIY'er. Theatres with little backstage space may have to reconfigure scenery stored offstage during the interval so that the next act runs smoothly. Legs are hung from flying bars, and are usually fairly narrow in width (1.5m - 3m). The style of movement of the curtain is known as FRENCH ACTION. Italian: quintatura POUNCE A pounce is a craft paper stencil with small holes punched (or pounced) through it following the lines of a design or layout. WAGON(also known as TRUCK). arch, and is said to have "full flying height". Special consideration needs to be given to onstage furniture and scenery as audience sightlines can easily be blocked. Counterweighted flying system where the cradle/arbor travels half the distance of the fly bar, leaving the side wall of the stage under the fly floors clear of flying equipment. There are often a number of entrances through the seating. Architectural term that refers to a document or series of drawings that shows how the various aspects of a design project are all linked thematically and/or stylistically. RISER1) Any platform on stage. COUPLEREquipment used to join two other items together. An item treated with a flame retardant will limit or inhibit the spread of fire by not supporting combustion. Also known as PIN RAIL or, in the UK, FLY FLOOR. A natural hair paint brush, used for mottling or other faux finish painting techniques. Each item is shown to scale, front-on, so the required paint job can be clearly seen. When building the item at full scale, the details will be identical (but reversed) on both parts. Also known as ESCAPE STAIRS. The contraction of the scissor action can be hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical (via a leadscrew or rack and pinion system). French Brace, right-angled non adjustable triangular frame, made from timber, and attached to the flat with pin hinges so it can be folded against the flat for storage. When Mario or Luigi gets it, they will turn invincible, allowing them to destroy enemies and go through hazards without getting hurt (though they will still lose a life if they fall in a pit or run out of time). Props handled by actors are known as hand props, props which are kept in an actors costume are known as PERSONAL PROPS. For instance, the series of platforms for choral presentations are called choral risers, the rostrum on which a drumkit and drummer is positioned is the drum riser. Track for suspending and operating horizontally moving curtains. Used as a visual stimulation during scene changes, and to indicate that there was more to come (the end being indicated by the HOUSE TABS). See also NDFR and DFR. Can be fire-treated, but is not inherently fire retardant. Originally made of steel, scaff tubes are usually now made from aluminium which is a much lighter weight and therefore easier to work with and safer from a manual handling point of view. ACT CHANGEA change of either scenery, lighting, costume, props or other technical elements between acts of a play or musical. 2) TABS was a journal published by Strand Electric between 1937 and 1986, about stage lighting and other equipment produced by the company. 'Have you set the chairs for Act 1?' The frame is often winchable for easy access. A large wheeled stage platform which can be stored into the wing and can traverse the stage, usually mechanically driven. The platform may also have an extending bridge section to allow closer access to the work area, because of the inherent limits of vertical-only movement. WING AND DROP SETA set consisting of painted backdrop and accompanying painted wing curtains. THUMBNAIL SKETCHA series of exploratory or explanatory small sketches which help to show design concepts and how parts of them may appear when built. See ZARGES. When one of the bars is flown in and out the snow is shaken out onto the stage. Many painters are said to be masters of Chiaroscuro (especially Rembrandt, Caravaggio etc.) HYDRAULICA system of controlling machinery or moving scenery using oil or water under pressure to move a piston or 'ram'. OUTRIGGER )), Sometimes shortened to GET-OFFS. It's called Upstage because on a raked stage the stage slopes down towards the audience to improve sightlines. Also known as Phillipine Mahogany. The cradle of a double purchase system needs twice as many counterweights as that of a single purchase system balancing the same weight. See the link below for information. Book flats are free-standing when angled open, allowing quick setting and compact storage. This type of screw is increasingly being used in construction / scenic industries, as it is more hard-wearing (and more difficult to damage the head) than normal Philips / Pozi-Drive screws. (Film-making) A piece of scenery (e.g. Also known as a TV Flat or a Studio Flat. - Select the next instrument as shown on the plan A shouted warning (often just 'Heads!') 3) Blocking notation for an actor that is facing directly offstage. Many live event construction projects (e.g. Also a decorative framing, columns and pediments or filigree or other that frames the stage. R Spell requires a requisite religion or race. A de-saturated treatment has less colour than before. The horizon line on a piece of painted scenery. Hinge with removable pin used to join two pieces of scenery together (ie one half of the hinge is on each piece of scenery). General name for any stage staircase or set of steps used on stage. Amid rising prices and economic uncertaintyas well as deep partisan divisions over social and political issuesCalifornians are processing a great deal of information to help them choose state constitutional officers and Manually operated or electrically driven hoist for lifting scenery and lighting equipment. GET-OUTMoving an entire production out of the venue, and back into storage or into transport. Types of LanternBlocking Notation. A lightweight cotton cloth in a plain weave. System of low-profile scaffolding clamps using allen keys to secure them in place. A. Depending on the computer power, a fully rendered image can look as good as a photograph of the real world equivalent. 4) Horizontal bars to rig lighting equipment from are made from scaffold tubes (48mm diameter). 1) Stage/Rostrum Floor (e.g. TOGGLEA support at the middle of a scenic flat (ie not the rails which form the top of bottom of the flat), which sits between the vertical stiles. The visual effect of a 3 dimensional object appearing shorter (foreshortened) when viewed at a shallow angle. REVERSE AND REPEATA shorthand used on scenic design drawings for simplifying the drawing of complex or detailed objects. Two people are used to move and steady the tallescope. Known in the US as CENTER LINE. Placed in the floor or stage wall, it could give the impression a figure was passing through solid matter. (pronounced ROOSH) A pleating or gathering of cloth / drapes. Commonly refers to the 3-part ladder used on many stages around Europe. SLIP STAGEA large wheeled stage platform which can be stored into the wing and can traverse the stage, usually mechanically driven. A type of rope used for flying, made from fibres found within the bark of the cannabis plant. This was also a useful anticipation builder for the audience, especially if the cloth was laid during the interval halfway into the performance. Paint spraying for small props should be carried out in the open air wherever possible. Worn by actors who have to 'fly' as part of the action of the play (typically in Peter Pan or pantomimes). 2) When an actor moves upstage of another and causes the victim to turn away from the audience s/he is 'upstaging'. See also DOWNSTAGE, ONSTAGE. If religion, spellcaster must worship the listed deity to utilize the spell. Flats which mask the entrances at the sides of the stage (wings). SNAP HOOKA plastic or metal 'S' hook used to hang tabs etc. The effect is often used in the form of FORCED PERSPECTIVE, where a set that partially exists on stage appears to extend into the distance. Many painters are said to be masters of Chiaroscuro (especially Rembrandt, Caravaggio etc.) In the event of a fall, the climber should fall only as far as the length of rope between him and the highest running belay he has arranged will allow. 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