THE2300 - SCENE SHOP PRACTICES

STUDY GUIDE

1) Define “Technical Production”.

2) Label the following parts on this traditionally built theater flat:

3) What is the difference between “Hollywood” or “Studio” flats and “Traditional” or “Broadway” style flats?
Note: our textbook author differs on this point from what I have always heard in professional practice. He
says “Hollywood” and “Broadway” flats are the same thing. I have always heard that “Broadway” flats are
built in the traditional manner, as he describes for flats that will be used as soft covered or hard covered
traditional flats.

4) What are two fabrics that are often used to cover flats?
5) What are two methods of gluing a fabric covering onto a flat? ie: what are the two formulas used as the
glue?

6) What are the standard minimum dimensions for the width of a door? What is the height of a standard door?

7) What is a sill iron?

8) What is a prime coat…also often called “priming” a flat, wall unit, etc.?

9) What are 3 methods used to connect rigid-framed platforms?

10) What is a stressed-skin style platform?

11) What is the maximum height that platform legs can be without the addition of bracing for more support?
12) What are three advantages of using a stud wall system to support a platform instead of legging the
individual platforms?

13) Name the following parts in a typical stair assembly:

14) Define the following terms, as they relate to Scenic Construction:

Wagon

Skid
 Banister

Newel Post

Casket or “Coffin” Lock

Gaffer’s Tape

Dutchman

Facing

15) What does the term “Soft Scenery” refer to?

16) Name 3 (of the 7) suggestions listed in the textbook for working safely in the Scene Shop.
17) What is a limit switch?

18) Define the term “motion control” as it relates to scenery.

BONUS: A CNC Router is a stationary power tool mentioned in the last couple of reading assignments.
What does CNC stand for?
What does a CNC Router do?