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IA Local 322 Stagehand Proficiency
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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.
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. Hard Cover: Flat that has a plywood or hard material face or wood/plastic sheet good. How often does Local #322 have a general membership meeting, and what is required for attendance? - ANSWER-Once a month and for the 15 person Quorum to be met. To attend, members must be in good-standing with the union. How would you calculate the Aspect Ratio for an image you want to project? - ANSWER-Distance (projector lens from screen) = Width(of Screen) x Aspect Ratio (1.77 or 1.33) D=WxAR Width = Aspect Ration x Height W=ARxH Aspect Ratio = (16:9) 16 divided by 9 = 1.77 & (4:3) 4 divided by 3 = 1.33) How would you trim soft goods? - ANSWER-Either lower or lift the curtain until the bottom is just barely touch or is slightly above the deck. IATSE Stands for? - ANSWER-International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, moving picture technicians, artists and allied crafts of the United States, it's territories and Canada If the lecture has put the lavaliere mic on sideways, what will happen to the sound? - ANSWER-Feedback, loss of signal, and/or crinkling garments. Muffled sound from the speaker. If the projector is off angle of the screen, what is the term used for what happens to the image? - ANSWER-Keystone should be adjusted to correct the image angle. If you are going to be late or can't make a call, who should you contact? When and in what order? - ANSWER-1st - Contact dispatch at least 18 hours out if you cannot make the call.
2nd - If you cannot make a call less than 18 hours out - notify Dispatch and the Business Agent 3rd - If you are going to be late notify the Steward ASAP and let them know your ETA, so that they can make an informed decision on whether to replace you or not. If you do not know how to perform a work assignment, how would you proceed? - ANSWER-Go to the department head If you drop a belaying pin or brick from an elevated platform, what is the first thing you should do? - ANSWER-YELL HEADS!!!! If you were having trouble with the management on a job, or disagreed with the safety procedures you were asked to use, what would you do to straighten out the problem? - ANSWER-If I was unable to come up with a better way or safer way that the crew member and I could agree upon, I would politely and professionally tell the person or crew member that my steward needs to be aware of the issue. I would then request a brief moment to bring the steward over to the location/person I had the issue with. If you were told to "flag" an instrument, what would you do? - ANSWER-I would wave my hand in front of the beam of the lighting instrument. If you were told to "West Coast" a scrim, what would you do? - ANSWER-Get a team of about 6-8 people to gather the fabric in our arms as the curtain was lowered in. We would then use every other tie to the curtain and either put it in its protective covering or into a hamper. Is it permissible to lay a microphone on the floor, on a dirty workbench, or in the dirt? Why or why not? - ANSWER-No to all of the above because microphones are sensitive and delicate instruments. I also like my head on my shoulders. If it's an SM-58 they work great even after being used as a hammer. Jack - ANSWER-A triangular structure used to prop up flats. A tool used to lift something. Johnson bar - ANSWER-A long handled pry bar with wheels at the fulcrum. Can be used to budge, lift or move very heavy objects utilizing leverage and minimal effort Load rail - ANSWER-The area designated for weights to be loaded or unloaded in a counterweight system. Loft block - ANSWER-A pulley that is attached to the gridiron that guides the lift wires down to the batten or load being lifted. Marley floor - ANSWER-Vinyl flooring that is laid out across the stage typically for dance performances.
Preset - ANSWER-A group of lighting instruments at varying intensity levels that have been assigned to a single fader. Set up of particular stage scenery or props before a show starts. Anything that is set up before the start of the show or act. Rigging ropes hanging from the theatre grid should be: - ANSWER-Left alone Set dressing - ANSWER-Using objects that are not handled by actors to decorate a set. Set prop - ANSWER-Any object that is meant to be part of the set and may or may not be handled by an actor. Show curtain - ANSWER-The curtain closest to the audience Side tabs - ANSWER-Up downers - curtain panels that are hung to mask the wings - upstage/downstage not SR to SL Sight lines - ANSWER-Lines of sight from the audience position that have extreme viewing angles or areas where audience can see backstage. Spanset - ANSWER-I think you mean roundsling. Spanset is a manufacturer of round lifting slings. Sprung floor - ANSWER-A floating floor that is constructed atop of a solid floor that absorbs shock. Used for dance, wrestling, acrobatics, etc. Stage brace - ANSWER-A pipe or X brace that is used to secure sections of stage to each other and stabilize the structure Strike - ANSWER-To break down what has been set up for a show The first Electric is the farthest upstage or downstage electric batten? - ANSWER- Downstage The most common injury for stagehands is: - ANSWER-Smashed fingers/hands The proper position for a Stagehand(s) to be in when pushing something up a ramp is: - ANSWER-Behind/sides The proper procedure for lifting is to lift with the: - ANSWER-Legs Traps - ANSWER-Doors that are installed on the floor of the stage that lead to the trap room. Allows performers to "magically" appear or disappear to or from the floor. Trim - ANSWER-Refers to the final height from the deck of a batten or truss
Trim chain - ANSWER-Chain that is used to connect lift lines to the batten or that is used to hang scenery from a batten allowing for height (trim) adjustment. The house provides a certified and trained flyman who provides certified rigging. The Master Carpenter provides properly rigged scenery to attach to the batten, the responsibility of their scenery lies with them. The Master Electrician should have double/triple checked the hang of their electricians. True or False: Weight loading requires no special skills or concentration. - ANSWER- False True or False: You can tie in power without being told to do so. - ANSWER-FALSE Turntable - ANSWER-A large lazy susan used on stage to rotate scenes swiftly - see Les Miserables or Hamilton What are pre-show duties of the props crew? - ANSWER-Set the props on the proper side of the stage or set. Sweep the stage deck. What are two essential tools when using dry ice? - ANSWER-Gloves & tongs; face shield, etc. What does an equalizer do? - ANSWER-An equalizer allows the user to select specific frequencies in a range of 20hz-20khz and adjust them by either boosting or subtracting gain. What does OSHA stand for and what is its function? - ANSWER-Occupational Safety & Health Administration Purpose: to enforce policies and standards that ensure safe working conditions for every industry and most work sites. Violations are costly to the employer. Most violations for our industry are for fall protection and scaffolding. What does the term "right to work state" mean? - ANSWER-In the United States, "Right To Work" means that all employees are entitled to receive work in unionized workplaces without actually joining a union or paying union dues while receiving the same benefits of the collective bargaining agreement between the union and the employer. What five items should a dresser carry in his/her apron? - ANSWER-Safety pins, scissors, pre-threaded needles, breath mints, wet wipes, and a flashlight that can be held in the teeth or worn on the head also a pen and/or pencil. What is "1 by"? - ANSWER-Usually 1" x 1" lengths of wood but could also refer to 1" x 1" square steel tubing. The nominal term is 1", but it is actually 3/4"
What is a stitcher? - ANSWER-A stitcher is a crew member that is responsible for sewing or stitching garments using a machine or by hand. A stitcher would build costumes or attend to garments that need alterations or repairs. What is a swing? - ANSWER-A stand-by dresser that knows the tracks of every dresser and can step in at a moment's notice to take over. What is a wardrobe lock-up? - ANSWER-An area, box or room that can be locked or secured that holds high priority or very valuable stage costume pieces and or props. What is a Yellowcard show? - ANSWER-A Yellow card show typically means that the traveling crew are all IATSE members and it is a union tour. The request for hands is given to the Business agent on a yellow card. On a yellow card show, each local hand is assigned to a department and only works in that department. There is no "crossover." If you are an electrician, you do not touch scenery and vice versa. What is an Electric? - ANSWER-An electric is any batten that has powered outlets or raceways on it to supply power to lighting instruments. Most theaters have designated electrics and are numbered starting downstage to upstage. 1st electric is the lighting batten furthest downstage and is typically the heaviest electric. What is collective bargaining? - ANSWER-negotiation of wages and other conditions of employment by an organized body of employees. What is meant by "Run the Barrel"? - ANSWER-Loosening the focus know and moving the lens away from the lamp. What is the Call Stewards Job? - ANSWER-The Job Steward acts as 322's representative on the job site. Checks in employees, hands out assignments and calls breaks. Notifies BA of any irregularities or infractions. Submits a steward's 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. What is the correct sequence for mating camlocks on load-in? On load-out? - ANSWER-On load-in: First Green, White, Black, Red, Blue last On load-out: First Blue, Red, Black, White, Green last What is the correct way to hang a gown or period dress if it does not have hanging loops? - ANSWER-Some garments may have a special hangar system. Often, they need to be hung in a manner that keeps creases from forming which may include folding the gown or dress in half and carefully threading it through a hanger so that it hangs at the waist line. I would carefully follow the directions of the wardrobe master and ask if I ever was unsure.
What is the difference between Composite Video and Component Video? - ANSWER- Component is RGBY connections, whereas Composite is a single cable like BNC or RCA Yellow. Composite is usually a 460i maximum resolution Component can be 460i to 1080P What is the first thing to do when changing the blade in a power tool? - ANSWER- Unplug it from a power source (electrical or pneumatic), or remove its battery. What is the first thing to do when preparing to use a power tool? - ANSWER-Be sure you are wearing the proper safety equipment and check your surroundings for any safety hazard. What is the first thing you should do when arriving for a call? - ANSWER-Locate the Call Steward and sign in on the call sheet with time and last 4 of my SS# What is the Marley stomp? - ANSWER-A line of stage hands walk forward and kick at the same time to straighten the newly laid marley to get the wrinkles and bubbles out. What is the orientation of a PAR can and how do you adjust it? - ANSWER-Rotate the bottle by grabbing the ceramic plug. One may have to loosen the metal retaining ring inside of the instrument in order to do this. What is the proper way to hang men's pants? - ANSWER-Match the seams at the cuffs. Thread the hanger between the two legs of the pants and fold a single leg up until the bottom cuff reaches the crotch. Fold the other leg through the hangar so that it rests on the other side evenly. What is the proper way to steam a costume? - ANSWER-Use distilled water only, wait for the steamer to heat all the way up. Hold the head 4-6 inches away from the garment and use up and down strokes on areas that have wrinkles. Be careful of seams. Stretch the area of fabric taught while you are steaming. What is the purpose of a union? - ANSWER-A union is formed to protect its employees of specific trades from unfair labor practices & wages through negotiations and collective bargaining with the employer on behalf of the employees. What is the role of the Business Agent within Local #322? - ANSWER-Runs the day to day operations of the referral hall, maintains relationships with employers, and appoints job stewards and Department heads. What is under-dressing? - ANSWER-When an actor wears a different costume under the outer costume to allow for a faster change. Or a thin article of clothing worn to protect the costume.
When pushing a Genie lift, what should you watch for? What do you wait for? How many people should there be on the ground? - ANSWER-Watching over-head, watching 360 around, making sure outriggers do not injure people, scenery, or the theatre. You wait for instruction or commands from the lift operator. There should be at least on person in front, one person behind, and one person managing the cable and other hazards for the Genie mast lift. When the flyman tells you to take a batten to pipe weight, what does that mean? - ANSWER-It means to remove any weight that was used above pipe weight to balance the batten. Usually a spray painted brick line will tell you how many bricks are needed for pipe weight. When working a show call, a stagehand should come dressed in: - ANSWER-Stage blacks 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 Where is the ideal location for a soundman to mix a show? - ANSWER-From the front of the house, orchestra level. Where would you find the rules that govern IATSE Local #322? - ANSWER-The Constitution and Bylaws handbook as well as the IATSE 322 website / the 2018 IATSE 322 Rules and Regulations Which of the following is the correct size and weight that plywood normally comes in? - ANSWER-4' x 8' — 40-65 lbs. 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. With what instrument could you "spin the bottle"? - ANSWER-PAR can or ETC Source Four PARs. Would a sloped seating configuration increase sightline issues? - ANSWER-In most proscenium-style venues, no, it would decrease them. Yoke - ANSWER-A U-shaped bracket that can be used on various instruments that allow for the instrument to be tilted up and down.
