TA MP 1 Vocab Quiz 1

Choose the correct definition.

Apron

• Part of the stage projecting past the curtain line toward the audience

• A group of artists working together to create art

• The auditorium or seating area from which the audience view the performance

• A play that considers serious issues and suggests solutions

Choose the correct definition.

Proscenium

• The area of the stage that is farthest from the audience

• A role played by an actor on stage

• When facing the audience, the area of the stage on the actor’s left

• A stage where the audience views the play through a framed opening

Choose the correct definition.

Downstage

• The auditorium or seating area from which the audience view the performance

• When facing the audience, the area of the stage on the actor’s left

• The area behind the set or backdrop that is not seen by the audience

• The area of the stage that is closest to the audience

Choose the correct definition.

House

• The performance of dramatic literature; drama

• Stage direction to leave the stage

• When facing the audience, the area of the stage on the actor’s right

• The auditorium or seating area from which the audience view the performance

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Backstage

• The area of the stage that is farthest from the audience

• The offstage area to the right and to the left of the acting area, usually curtained to as not to be visible to the audience

• The area behind the set or backdrop that is not seen by the audience

• The area of the stage that is closest to the audience

Choose the correct definition.

Stage Left

• When facing the audience, the area of the stage on the actor’s right

• The offstage area to the right and to the left of the acting area, usually curtained to as not to be visible to the audience

• When facing the audience, the area of the stage on the actor’s left

• The area of the stage that is closest to the audience

Choose the correct definition.

Theater

• The area of the stage that is farthest from the audience

• The place that is the setting for dramatic performances

• The area behind the set or backdrop that is not seen by the audience

• A stage where the audience views the play through a framed opening

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Theatre

• The imaginary space between a performer and the audience

• The auditorium or seating area from which the audience view the performance

• The place that is the setting for dramatic performances

• The performance of dramatic literature; drama

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Stage Right

• When facing the audience, the area of the stage on the actor’s right

• The offstage area to the right and to the left of the acting area, usually curtained to as not to be visible to the audience

• When facing the audience, the area of the stage on the actor’s left

• The area of the stage that is closest to the audience

Choose the correct definition.

Upstage

• The area of the stage that is farthest from the audience

• The area behind the set or backdrop that is not seen by the audience

• The offstage area to the right and to the left of the acting area, usually curtained to as not to be visible to the audience

• The area of the stage that is closest to the audience