IA Local 322 Stagehand Proficiency
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Correct Answers)
After signing in for a wardrobe call, when are you permitted to leave the theatre or
venue? - ANSWER-When you are released by the call steward or department head.
How do you coil feeder cable, and why? - ANSWER-Clockwise, figure-eight pattern for
heat dissipation (it causes the opposing magnetic fields to cancel which prevents
system inductance)
How do you know when a wardrobe call is over and you are permitted to leave the
theatre or venue? - ANSWER-REDUNDANT.
You will be informed by the wardrobe head, or the Call Steward.
How do you mark a costume for repair? - ANSWER-Place a safety pin near the area
that needs to be repaired. Write down the garment number and the issue and inform the
wardrobe crew.
How do you overhang an instrument? - ANSWER-You yoke the instrument up so that
the yoke is perpendicular with the batten.
How do you remove blood from a costume? - ANSWER-It depends on the type of prop
blood and the fabric, but some options are: hydrogen peroxide, Oxi Clean, and cold
water.
How do you remove odors from a costume? List as many ways as possible - ANSWER-
Diluted Vodka spray, fabric freshener, spot clean with mild soap and water, diluted
original listerine
How do you spot a Fresnel? - ANSWER-Run the barrel by loosening the focus knob
and moving the lens away from the lamp.
How does a soft cover flat differ from a hard flat? - ANSWER-Soft Cover: Flat that has
fabric covering it
Amplifier - ANSWER-A piece of electrical equipment designed to send signal/voltage to
speakers to amplify sound.
Backstage - ANSWER-Any area behind the presentation or event curtain and out of
sightline of the audience
, Blackout drop - ANSWER-A thick non-see through curtain usually velvet or velour used
to create a solid black wall upstage of the main rag
Boom - ANSWER-A vertical pipe screwed into a weighted base that is intended to hold
lighting fixtures.
Bottom pipe - ANSWER-A long section of threaded together 10'-8' pipes that are
threaded through a sewn loop or pocket at the bottom of cycs, scrims, and other
curtains to keep the drapery flat and stretched when raised to trim.
Box boom - ANSWER-A set of pipes for lighting in the house on either side of the
proscenium
C-clamp - ANSWER-A clamp usually seen attached to a lighting instrument that is
meant to fasten to a pipe.
Cable pick - ANSWER-A rigging point attached to cables to breast them out of the way
or to act as a strain relief.
Catwalk - ANSWER-Elevated platforms meant for access to lighting fixtures and rigging
Cue light - ANSWER-A light used to signal a cue instead of a verbal cue to signal a
stand-by, change or progression.
Deadhung - ANSWER-Refers to something hanging from a fixed single point straight up
and down.
Deck - ANSWER-Refers to any surface that performers stand on or is under or below
theatrical rigging. Typically called the stage.
True or False: A stage carpenter could generally be found building box booms. -
ANSWER-False
True or False: It is okay to handle lamps with your bare hands. - ANSWER-FALSE
True or False: The carpentry department usually lays the Marley on Broadway shows. -
ANSWER-True
True or False: The responsibility for the safety of flying pieces lies with the flyman. -
ANSWER-FALSE.
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.
Exam with Complete solutions (100%
Correct Answers)
After signing in for a wardrobe call, when are you permitted to leave the theatre or
venue? - ANSWER-When you are released by the call steward or department head.
How do you coil feeder cable, and why? - ANSWER-Clockwise, figure-eight pattern for
heat dissipation (it causes the opposing magnetic fields to cancel which prevents
system inductance)
How do you know when a wardrobe call is over and you are permitted to leave the
theatre or venue? - ANSWER-REDUNDANT.
You will be informed by the wardrobe head, or the Call Steward.
How do you mark a costume for repair? - ANSWER-Place a safety pin near the area
that needs to be repaired. Write down the garment number and the issue and inform the
wardrobe crew.
How do you overhang an instrument? - ANSWER-You yoke the instrument up so that
the yoke is perpendicular with the batten.
How do you remove blood from a costume? - ANSWER-It depends on the type of prop
blood and the fabric, but some options are: hydrogen peroxide, Oxi Clean, and cold
water.
How do you remove odors from a costume? List as many ways as possible - ANSWER-
Diluted Vodka spray, fabric freshener, spot clean with mild soap and water, diluted
original listerine
How do you spot a Fresnel? - ANSWER-Run the barrel by loosening the focus knob
and moving the lens away from the lamp.
How does a soft cover flat differ from a hard flat? - ANSWER-Soft Cover: Flat that has
fabric covering it
Amplifier - ANSWER-A piece of electrical equipment designed to send signal/voltage to
speakers to amplify sound.
Backstage - ANSWER-Any area behind the presentation or event curtain and out of
sightline of the audience
, Blackout drop - ANSWER-A thick non-see through curtain usually velvet or velour used
to create a solid black wall upstage of the main rag
Boom - ANSWER-A vertical pipe screwed into a weighted base that is intended to hold
lighting fixtures.
Bottom pipe - ANSWER-A long section of threaded together 10'-8' pipes that are
threaded through a sewn loop or pocket at the bottom of cycs, scrims, and other
curtains to keep the drapery flat and stretched when raised to trim.
Box boom - ANSWER-A set of pipes for lighting in the house on either side of the
proscenium
C-clamp - ANSWER-A clamp usually seen attached to a lighting instrument that is
meant to fasten to a pipe.
Cable pick - ANSWER-A rigging point attached to cables to breast them out of the way
or to act as a strain relief.
Catwalk - ANSWER-Elevated platforms meant for access to lighting fixtures and rigging
Cue light - ANSWER-A light used to signal a cue instead of a verbal cue to signal a
stand-by, change or progression.
Deadhung - ANSWER-Refers to something hanging from a fixed single point straight up
and down.
Deck - ANSWER-Refers to any surface that performers stand on or is under or below
theatrical rigging. Typically called the stage.
True or False: A stage carpenter could generally be found building box booms. -
ANSWER-False
True or False: It is okay to handle lamps with your bare hands. - ANSWER-FALSE
True or False: The carpentry department usually lays the Marley on Broadway shows. -
ANSWER-True
True or False: The responsibility for the safety of flying pieces lies with the flyman. -
ANSWER-FALSE.
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.
