Let's See What You Know - Theatre Basics

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True or False: Theatre is one of the oldest art forms.

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True

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A person who supervises and unifies the actors, designers, and crew during the production of a play or musical is a...

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Director

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The (blank) supports and organizes all the different teams involved in the day-to-day running of a theatre production.

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stage manager

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Which of these does a stage manager not do? Communicates with all teams involved in the production. Assists in scheduling rehearsals. Call cues in the show. Assists in costume changes and moving set.

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Assists in costume changes and moving set.

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Theatre exists in every culture around the world.

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True

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Greek tragedies and comedies are the oldest plays in history.

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False

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Theatre began as a celebration of who?

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Dionysus

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The purpose of plays in ancient was to...

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Worship the god Dionysus, Entertain the masses, Teach morality, Discuss social issues.

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What was the chorus in Greek plays?

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The Narrators

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The actors in Greek plays often wore....

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masks