Stage Directions and Basic Rehearsal Terms

In this picture, what is the color of the dress worn by the character on downstage left.

• red

• black

• blue

A word or action that triggers another word or action is called a.....?

• mark

• cue

• cross

• counter-cross

When an actor moves onstage from one place to another, that's called a....?

• cross

• mark

• cue

• counter-cross

An intricate movement sequence that can be combat or dance is called....?

• cue

• mark

• choreography

• cross

Who is on stage right?

• the character in the dress

• the character in the suit

The backstage areas on stage left and right side of a proscenium stage are called.....

• legs

• feet

• arms

• wings

When an actor crosses an opposite direction from someone making a cross, that's called a ___________-cross. (Spelling counts!)

Which character is most upstage?

• character wearing a stripped hat

• character wearing purple hat and vest

Which character's actor position is 1/4 left?

• the one in the dress

• the one in the pants and vest

The most downstage part of a proscenium stage that extends towards the audience is called a(n) ___________.

• wing

• apron

• crossover

• cross