Theatre Conventions Review

True or false: DOWNSTAGE is the area furthest from the audience

• TRUE

• FALSE

Stage left and stage right are determined by the perspective of the...

• actor

• director

• audience

The most downstage part of the stage is called the...

• arrow

• apron

• aperature

• skirt

Which type of stage has audience members on just one side?

• flexible

• thrust

• arena

• proscenium

Which type of stage can change for each production?

• proscenium

• flexible

• arena

• thrust

Which type of stage has audience on all sides?

• thrust

• arena

• flexible

• proscenium

Which type of stage has audience on three sides?

• proscenium

• arena

• flexible

• thrust

Is audience etiquette for a basketball game the same as audience etiquette for a theatre performance?

• Yes

• No

Select all options that ARE examples of proper audience etiquette.

• turn off your cell phone

• arrive late

• interact with the performers

• stay in your seat

True or false: It is fine to take video or photos during a play without permission.

• TRUE

• FALSE