Stage Directions

How are stage directions written?

• written from the perspective of the audience facing the actors

• written from the perspective of the actor facing the audience

• written from the perspective of the script writer

• written from the perspective of the stage director

What can be used to link scenes and to cover for changes?

• Backdrop

• Curtain

• Music/sound

• Video/actions

What stage direction is the actor moving into when he or she turns to his or her right?

• stage right

• stage left

• upstage

• donwstage

What stage direction is the actor moving into when he or she turns to his or her left?

• stage right

• stage left

• upstage

• donwstage

What stage direction is the actor moves into when he or she strides to the front of the stage, closest to the audience?

• stage right

• stage left

• upstage

• downstage

What stage direction should be stated in the script when the actor needs to go to the rear part of the stage or the part of the stage furthest from the audience?

• C

• D

• L

• U

Stage directions are commands that actors and directors need to follow.

• True

• False

Stage directions are meant to guide performers that is why it needs to be lengthy and detailed.

• True

• False

Stage directions are to be annotated or indicated in the script.

• True

• False

Stage directions guide actors' movements or blocking.

• True

• False