Theater Basics Review

The first basic rule of the stage is __

• Speak in a loud, clear voice.

• Face the audience as much as possible.

• Stagger the conversation.

• Cheat out.

The second basic rule of the stage is __

• Speak in a loud, clear voice.

• Face the audience as much as possible.

• Stagger the conversation.

• Cheat out.

The third basic rule of the stage is __

• Speak in a loud, clear voice.

• Face the audience as much as possible.

• Stagger the conversation.

• Cheat out.

"Cheating out" means __

• The performer turns their back to the audience.

• The performer readjusts their body with an audience in mind.

• The performer focuses on only their fellow actor.

• The performer writes their lines on their arm to help them remember.

Theater is a living, breathing art form that is a community experience.

• True.

• False.

The part of the stage closest to the audience is known as "downstage."

• True.

• False.

The part of the stage furthest from the audience is known as "upstage."

• True.

• False.

When labeling areas of the stage as "stage left" or "stage right," it is from the audience's perspective, NOT the actors'.

• True.

• False.

Stages used to be designed at an angle or what is known as "raked."

• True.

• False.

The first main element of a skit is a ___

• Strong character.

• Want.

• Problem.

• Solution.