Language of Technical Theatre

1. / An anchoring option using triangular-frame units attached to the flat and weighted.
4. / The foundational piece of a wooden theatre flat. It’s the outer/outside piece of the flat frame.
5. / People who work backstage or tech for a show.
6. / Thin plywood that is used as flooring underlayment and in constructing theatre flats.
7. / A set piece with a solid top and braced legs, made to support the weight of actors, furniture, and props.
9. / Lines indicating visibility of onstage and backstage areas from various points in the house.
11. / Wood piece that acts as a brace on the back of a theatre flat.
12. / A large canvas or muslin curtain that hangs at the back of the stage setting.
13. / Theatre is a ______________ art form.
15. / Theatre fully depends on people working _______.
16. / To add decorative props or pieces to a set.

2. / A signal for something to happen.
3. / Using tape to cover the gap between two flats to enhance the illusion that the joined flats create one seamless wall.
4. / The stage crew’s center of operations; it’s the primary workspace for the construction of sets and props.
7. / To get an item from already existing stock or inventory.
8. / To anchor scenery to the stage so it doesn’t wobble.
10. / The group of people working on set construction, props, lighting, sound, costumes, and makeup.
14. / A wood or metal pipe from which stage lights, drops, and scenery are hung.