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? Remember, ¾ of a page, and if you did not finish yesterdays journal, please do so! PLEASE GRAB A TEXTBOOK!

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STAGE AND FRONT OF THE HOUSE Review of Theatre Spaces!

Stage

Where performances take place

House

Where the audience sits

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

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

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 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

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

Guests can purchase tickets and refreshments at the ticket window

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 in Theatre – Art in Action