"Stagecraft is a technical aspect of theatrical, film, and video production."
The construction and sourcing of props to be used on set.
Materials: Knowledge of materials used in props construction including wood, foam, plastic, metal, fabrics, and adhesives.
Tools: Familiarity with power and hand tools used in props construction such as saws, drills, sanders, hot glue guns, and sewing machines.
Design: Understanding of the design process for props, including conceptualizing, sketching, and creating technical drawings.
Model-making: Ability to create accurate models to scale, using materials such as paper, foam, or clay.
Sculpture: Mastery of sculpting techniques such as carving, molding, casting, and shaping.
Painting and Finishing: Knowledge of various painting techniques used, including faux finishing, distressing, aging, and texturing.
Electrics: Ability to install lighting effects and functional electrical props, such as glowing lamps, flickering candles, and animatronics.
Props Furnishings and Decor: Understanding of decor and furnishings for the props, including draperies, upholstery, and dressing.
Stagecraft: Understanding of stagecraft principles, such as sightlines, audience attention, and spatial dynamics.
Safety: Knowledge of safety protocols and required safety gear during props construction, including proper ventilation, dust control, and handling of hazardous materials.
A set model is a small-scale mock-up of the set design that is often made out of cardboard or foam board: The designer will use the model to experiment with different ideas for the set and to explore how the scenery will fit together.
Decorative props are items that are added to the set to enhance the overall look and feel of the production: Examples might include paintings, sculptures, or other decorative objects.
Furniture and set pieces are the larger, moveable items that make up the stage space: This might include chairs, couches, tables, or other large set pieces that are central to the design.
Lighting and special effects are additional elements of set design that can be used to create mood or atmosphere: This might include colored gels or lighting effects that create the illusion of certain times or places.
Properties are smaller items that are used by actors during the performance: This might include weapons, handheld objects, or other props that help to bring the story to life.
"It includes constructing and rigging scenery; hanging and focusing of lighting; design and procurement of costumes; make-up; stage management; audio engineering; and procurement of props."
"Stagecraft is distinct from the wider umbrella term of scenography."
"Considered a technical rather than an artistic field..."
"...it is primarily the practical implementation of a scenic designer's artistic vision."
"In its most basic form, stagecraft may be executed by a single person..."
"Regional theaters and larger community theaters will generally have a technical director and a complement of designers..."
"...bringing a show to opening night requires the work of skilled carpenters, painters, electricians, stagehands, stitchers, wigmakers, and the like."
"Modern stagecraft is highly technical and specialized..."
"Modern stagecraft is highly technical and specialized: it comprises many sub-disciplines..."
"Modern stagecraft is highly technical and specialized: it comprises many sub-disciplines and a vast trove of history and tradition." Note: The remaining questions will be derived from the text provided above.
"Stagecraft is a technical aspect of theatrical, film, and video production."
"It includes constructing and rigging scenery; hanging and focusing lighting; design and procurement of costumes; make-up; stage management; audio engineering; and procurement of props."
"Stagecraft is distinct from the wider umbrella term of scenography."
"In its most basic form, stagecraft may be executed by a single person (often the stage manager of a smaller production) who arranges all scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound, and organizes the cast."
"Regional theaters and larger community theaters will generally have a technical director and a complement of designers..."
"...skilled carpenters, painters, electricians, stagehands, stitchers, wigmakers, and the like."
"...the practical implementation of a scenic designer's artistic vision."
"Modern stagecraft is highly technical and specialized..."
"Modern stagecraft is highly technical and specialized: it comprises many sub-disciplines and a vast trove of history and tradition."