Stagecraft (Doris)

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Presented by :

Doris

Vanessa

Haziq

Josman



What is Stagecraft?y Stagecraft is a generic term referring to the technical

aspects of a theatrical performance.

y Sub-disciplines

y Lighting: Lighting design , which involves the process of determining the focus, intensity, shape, and colour of lightfor a given scene.

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Show Control : Hanging, focusing, procurement andmaintenance of lighting and special effects equipment.

y Mechanics: Design, engineering and operation of a flyingof performance and mechanised scenic elements andspecial effects.



y Production : comprising stage management, productionmanagement, show control, house management andcompany management.

y Scenery : includes set construction, scenic painting, soft

goods (drapes and stage curtains), and special effects.

y Sound: includes musical underscoring, vocal andinstrument mixing, as well as theatrical sound effects.

y W ardrobe : costume design, construction andmaintenance

y Make-up : The application of make-up (including wigs) toaccentuate an actor's features



y V ideo (or Projection) : a relatively recent field of stagecraft which is gaining recognition. Its role may also betaken on by the Lighting or Scenery disciplines.

y Theatrical property /

Props :

- includes furnishings, set dressings, and all items large andsmall which cannot be classified as scenery, electrics or wardrobe (some crossover may apply).

- Props handled by actors are known as hand props, andprops which are kept in an actor's costume are known aspersonal props.



Stagecraft An Art of the Past & the Future



Historyy Greek theatres to allow Gods to appear on the roof of

certain set pieces

1. Mechane- a crane that was operated by the use of counterweights.

2. Ekkykahma- a rolling device that was most frequently used to roll outactors killed off stage.

3. Skene- used to provide a backdrop- also for the actors to hide and change their mask and

clothes



y United States - the set was looked at as something thatshould follow the story and be consistent with the plot.

1. Lighting

- the ability to use electricity for lights- allowed the set to be seen in greater detail

2. Painting the set

- different types of techniques are used to create differentmoods

- uses muslin and masking tape



Turning Ideas from the Script to

Rough Draft Drawing

y The process of transforming set ideas from the script ontothe stage

- Involves reading and studying the script

- Purpose : to make rough draft sketches and ideas of whatthe set is going to look like

- Important to add original ideas because this is what makesproductions unique from one another

- The set is there to create an atmosphere for the audience

- important to make it appealing and fit the play



Dimensions of the Stage You Are Working With

y Important to know the dimensions of your stage- keep them in mind at all times

y Keeping a diagram close by that includes the stage's width length and height is very helpful

y You should also know how much wing space there isbecause many props are stored there when not beingused

y Your set should be well proportioned with the stage;a small set on a huge stage will look awkward



Materials List

y Budget

y Durability

y E.g. painting supplies, sand paper, nails, screws, and building

materials, wood, etc.

i) Screws

- stronger and easier to take out than nails; therefore the set is"broken down" easier

ii) Painting

- rollers, rolling pans, drop cloths, paint thinner, brushes, andpaints

- selection of colour is important consider the playsatmosphere



Construction of the Set

Technical director in charge of set construction

Purpose:

- provide scenery/ background for the actors- creates a mood and an atmosphere

Steps:

1. measure the stage

2. check on prices of lumber and equipment3. divide your crew into teams, each with certain

responsibilities (delegation of tasks)

4. build the bigger pieces first

5. add details



The Technical Run-Through

y Purpose : to make sure that all lighting, sound, andset equipment functions properly for the performance

y 3 stages in a technical run through:

1. First stage - dry technical run through

- done without actors

- the lighting, sound, and stage crews go through the play asif it were being performed

- the process is continued until everyone is sure of what they are doing



2. Second stage - wet technical run through- the same process as the dry tech, but the actors go

from cue to cue to give the crew a sense of what they need to do in the actual production

3. Third stage - dress rehearsal

- includes the actors, sound crews, lighting crews, and

the running crews- actors are in their costumes and in full make-up

- exactly like the performance, but without the full-house audience (selected audience)



Opening Night

y The night that the play is first viewed by the public

y It is now up to the actors and the technical crew toexecute everything as it has been rehearsed

y Opening night can make or break a performance



Breaking the Set

y The process of taking down the set in pieces so thatthe materials can be reused in other productions.

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The crew may begin to break the set immediately afterthe last production or wait until the next day.

y Safety Aspect

- An example of a hazardous situation - protruding nails- Many crew choose to divide into teams with team leaders

and assign specific tasks to each individual.

- It is easier to supervise everyone's safety in smaller groups.



y Because standard cuts of wood and plywood can be very expensive, many theatres choose to save theseitems.

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When taking apart the set, the crew must be very careful with all props (handle the props with care)

y The props should be put away neatly in theappropriate places.



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