AQA GCSE Drama: Section A Flashcard

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What is the name of the person who writes plays?

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Playwright

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Which of these roles would an understudy do? Options: Take over from an actor in the performance if they fall sick, Study the playtext and check for errors, Be the deputy of the director and help if they fall sick., Design the set for a production

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Take over from an actor in the performance if they fall sick

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In a theatre production, what is a ‘truck’?

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A wheeled platform upon which scenery can be put and moved around easily.

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Which of these is NOT associated with lighting in the theatre? Colour, Intensity, Direction, Fabric

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Fabric

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The costume designing department of a theatre is often called...

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The Wardrobe

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A set designer will work closely with which of the following people: The Front of House team, The director and other designers, The lead actor, The understudies?

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The director and other designers

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In thrust staging, on how many sides will the audience be seated?

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3 sides

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If you stand nearest to the audience, you can be said to be standing:

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Downstage

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Which of these is NOT the job of the technician? Rigging lights, Operating technical equipment, Assisting actors in quick costume changes, Setting up microphones

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Assisting actors in quick costume changes

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Who manages the front-of-house team (which sell tickets at the box office, act as ushers with the audience etc)?

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Theatre Manager