IA Local 322 Stagehand Proficiency
Exam With 100% Correct Answers
When working with a fork lift, the responsibility for safety falls on the... - ANSWER-Fork
operator
When you finish using a borrowed tool, what is the first thing you should do? -
ANSWER-Return it to the person you borrowed it from in the same or better condition
that you received it.
Where are labels located in a suit jacket, tie, hat, dress, and shirt? - ANSWER-Suit
jacket - inside left breast pocket or behind the neck. Tie - on the backside of the tongue.
Hat - inside the rim of the hat or at the very top of the underside. Dress - inside seam
near the hip. Shirt - behind the neck
Who determines the placement of spike marks? - ANSWER-The stage manager or
props-mater/mistress
Who does the props crew report to? - ANSWER-The props-master/mistress
Who is responsible for your welfare and job performance on any given call? - ANSWER-
Me, myself, and I.
Who is the current IATSE president and who is the president of Local #322? -
ANSWER-IA President is Matthew D. Loeb.
IA #322 President is Paul Williams.
Describe the functions of the Steward on a call: - ANSWER-(REDUNDANT)
-The Job Steward acts as 322's representative on the job site.
-Checks in employees, hands out assignments and calls breaks.
-Notifies Business agent of any irregularities or infractions.
-Submits a steward report at the end of the call with a days journal of events as well as
billable hours worked by all employees on the call.
Describe two functions of a department head: - ANSWER-(REDUNDANT)
Department Heads act as leaders within the hierarchy of the total crew and their specific
departments and report to the Steward as well as communicate with the SHOW's
department heads.
Explain the advantages of having departments and department heads on a call. -
ANSWER-Departments allow the total crew to be split up into skilled teams needed to
complete the job tasks for the day. Ex: Sound, Electrics, Rigging, Carpenters, etc.
, Department Heads act as leaders within the hierarchy of the total crew and their specific
departments. They report to the Steward as well as communicate with the show's
department heads.
Explain the responsibilities of the ground crew when an electrician is up in a Genie lift. -
ANSWER-Ensure that the floor is clear of obstacles - Move the lift when told to do so -
level the outriggers - call focus.
Flat - ANSWER-A solid flat scenic element either flown or attached to the floor. Used to
give the appearance of solid structures or construction. Typically built at size: 4' x 8'
Flyman - ANSWER-The stage crew person charged with operating the counterweight
system in a Theatre.
Ghost light - ANSWER-A single light that is placed down center stage at the end of a
work call to signify that work is done. This light may also keep unfriendly spirits from
****ing with the rigging at night. Also used as a night light, so that if anyone happens to
be on stage when the house lights are off they will know where the edge of the stage is
and hopefully not fall.
Gridiron - ANSWER-A floor of steel channels usually located under the roof steel -
allows for multiple rigging locations and inspection access
Ground cloth - ANSWER-Fabric (usually Canvas) laid down on the floor of the stage as
a scenic element
Hand props - ANSWER-Props that are handled or carried by actors
Hat catcher - ANSWER-A cover for the orchestra pit, usually made out of Scrim
material. Historical significance: the way men used to applaud is by tossing their hat at
the stage. This scrim caught the thrown hats and protected musicians.
Head block - ANSWER-The pulley in a counterweight system that is directly above the
arbor. This pully is operated by the hand line and guides the lift wires to the loft blocks.
How and why was IATSE formed? - ANSWER-In 1886, New York TPU members went
on strike. The producers replaced the workers with subpar workers/strike breakers. The
actors of the show refused to work due to the sets being unstable. The solidarity of the
actors helped to accomplish getting acceptance of their requests.
In 1893, representatives from 11 cities met in New York to discuss the working
conditions of their peers. They vowed to support each other in an effort to allow for
better wages, and better working conditions.
The IATSE as we know it was established on July 17th, 1893.
Exam With 100% Correct Answers
When working with a fork lift, the responsibility for safety falls on the... - ANSWER-Fork
operator
When you finish using a borrowed tool, what is the first thing you should do? -
ANSWER-Return it to the person you borrowed it from in the same or better condition
that you received it.
Where are labels located in a suit jacket, tie, hat, dress, and shirt? - ANSWER-Suit
jacket - inside left breast pocket or behind the neck. Tie - on the backside of the tongue.
Hat - inside the rim of the hat or at the very top of the underside. Dress - inside seam
near the hip. Shirt - behind the neck
Who determines the placement of spike marks? - ANSWER-The stage manager or
props-mater/mistress
Who does the props crew report to? - ANSWER-The props-master/mistress
Who is responsible for your welfare and job performance on any given call? - ANSWER-
Me, myself, and I.
Who is the current IATSE president and who is the president of Local #322? -
ANSWER-IA President is Matthew D. Loeb.
IA #322 President is Paul Williams.
Describe the functions of the Steward on a call: - ANSWER-(REDUNDANT)
-The Job Steward acts as 322's representative on the job site.
-Checks in employees, hands out assignments and calls breaks.
-Notifies Business agent of any irregularities or infractions.
-Submits a steward report at the end of the call with a days journal of events as well as
billable hours worked by all employees on the call.
Describe two functions of a department head: - ANSWER-(REDUNDANT)
Department Heads act as leaders within the hierarchy of the total crew and their specific
departments and report to the Steward as well as communicate with the SHOW's
department heads.
Explain the advantages of having departments and department heads on a call. -
ANSWER-Departments allow the total crew to be split up into skilled teams needed to
complete the job tasks for the day. Ex: Sound, Electrics, Rigging, Carpenters, etc.
, Department Heads act as leaders within the hierarchy of the total crew and their specific
departments. They report to the Steward as well as communicate with the show's
department heads.
Explain the responsibilities of the ground crew when an electrician is up in a Genie lift. -
ANSWER-Ensure that the floor is clear of obstacles - Move the lift when told to do so -
level the outriggers - call focus.
Flat - ANSWER-A solid flat scenic element either flown or attached to the floor. Used to
give the appearance of solid structures or construction. Typically built at size: 4' x 8'
Flyman - ANSWER-The stage crew person charged with operating the counterweight
system in a Theatre.
Ghost light - ANSWER-A single light that is placed down center stage at the end of a
work call to signify that work is done. This light may also keep unfriendly spirits from
****ing with the rigging at night. Also used as a night light, so that if anyone happens to
be on stage when the house lights are off they will know where the edge of the stage is
and hopefully not fall.
Gridiron - ANSWER-A floor of steel channels usually located under the roof steel -
allows for multiple rigging locations and inspection access
Ground cloth - ANSWER-Fabric (usually Canvas) laid down on the floor of the stage as
a scenic element
Hand props - ANSWER-Props that are handled or carried by actors
Hat catcher - ANSWER-A cover for the orchestra pit, usually made out of Scrim
material. Historical significance: the way men used to applaud is by tossing their hat at
the stage. This scrim caught the thrown hats and protected musicians.
Head block - ANSWER-The pulley in a counterweight system that is directly above the
arbor. This pully is operated by the hand line and guides the lift wires to the loft blocks.
How and why was IATSE formed? - ANSWER-In 1886, New York TPU members went
on strike. The producers replaced the workers with subpar workers/strike breakers. The
actors of the show refused to work due to the sets being unstable. The solidarity of the
actors helped to accomplish getting acceptance of their requests.
In 1893, representatives from 11 cities met in New York to discuss the working
conditions of their peers. They vowed to support each other in an effort to allow for
better wages, and better working conditions.
The IATSE as we know it was established on July 17th, 1893.
