The Actor (WX)

Put the following parts of the rehearsal process in order: (Do not press enter!)

technical rehearsals

table work

individual preparation

rehearsals with staging and blocking

auditions

reading of the play with the entire cast

Answer explanation

-auditions

-individual preparation

-reading of the play with the entire cast

-table work

-rehearsals with staging and blocking

-technical rehearsals

What is subtext?

• an actor's interpretation of the text

• a director's concept for the performance

• a character's unspoken thoughts

• a playwright's notes on the text

In an audition the most important thing a director looks to understand is whether an actor can:

• perform the role perfectly

• take direction

• speak in an accent

• memorize a script

Which of the following help develop acting techniques?

• Physical Training

• Vocal Training

• Interpretive Training

• Emotional Training

• Comedic Training

Which part of the rehearsal process focuses on developing a character in the play?

• table work

• exploration

• staging

• integration

• presentation

According to the text, which two words describe the way the actor animates the skills of performance and gives life to a dramatic text or situation?

• Mythology

• Alchemy

• Magic

• Science

• Belief

True or False: Equity theaters have less than 100 seats.

• True

• False

Which relate to the External Approach to acting?

(Select all that apply.)

• Language

• Outside In

• Inner Monologue

• Subtext

• Physical Details

Which relate to the Internal Approach to acting?

(Select all that apply.)

• Inside out

• Inner Monologue

• Physical Details

• Language

• Substitution

The _____ is one of the harshest and most grueling aspects of the actor’s profession due to it being extremely competitive. 

• Performance

• Audition

• Rehearsal Process

• Preparation of a Role