Blocking in Theatre

Blocking in Theatre

How to Move!

Multiple Choice

Moving so that your character's face can be seen is called...

• A cue

• cheating

• An aside

• Blacked out

Multiple Choice

Direction of gaze refers to where a character is looking when they are onstage.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

This triggers an action or the start of a line.

• Lights

• Sound

• Sight Lines

• A Cue

Multiple Choice

This is the planned movement and stage position of an actor on stage:

• Choreography

• Blocking

• Walking

• Crossing

Multiple Choice

A character who acts in opposition to the main character, or protagonist. Often the 'bad guy' of the play.

• Farce
• Antagonist
• Conflict
• Dialogue

Multiple Choice

Another word for memorized. A rehearsal off book will be one in which the actors do not use scripts.

• Off Book
• Dress Rehearsals
• Cold Reading
• Call

Multiple Choice

When the cast bows at the end of a show.

• Curtain Call

• Projection

• Posture

• Motivation

Multiple Choice

The quality or style of speaking an actor uses to demonstrate his character. It includes elements such as accent, enunciation, and inflection.

• Curtain Call

• Profile

• Improvisation

• Diction

Multiple Choice

The rate at which a scene is played.

• Objective

• Character

• Pacing

• Ethos

Multiple Choice

An actor's movement from one part of the stage to another, for example, from upstage left to downstage right.

• Cross

• Cue

• Diction

• Dancing

Multiple Choice

An actor's movement and stage positions during a performance.

• Character
• Cue
• Curtain Call
• Blocking

Multiple Choice

What is the highest praise an audience can give a performance?

• a peace sign

• a walkout

• a standing ovation

• a round of applause

Multiple Choice

Who is the star of the show?

• Costumer

• Lead

• Boss

• Director