Theatre Arts Mock Exam 2023

The place where actors stand waiting for their cue before going on stage is called

• the apron

• the wings

• backstage

• the green room

What name is given to the stage which is surrounded by audience seating on all sides?

• Arena

• Thrust

• Traverse

• Proscenium

Which of the following explains the challenge a director would encounter when using an arena stage for a production?

• An actor’s back will be used for upstaging another actor.

• At no time will an actor's back be turned to the audience.

• An actor’s back will be turned to the audience some of the time.

• An actor’s back will be turned to the audience all of the time.

What is the name given to the theatrical personnel responsible for the creative vision of a production?

• Director

• Producer

• Designer

• Stage manager

A character is on stage during a live comedy show. The audience is not very involved in the performance. To be able to generate audience involvement, the actor should move further

• upstage

• downstage

• left of centre

• right of centre

During the preparation and execution of a production, the Prompt Book is the responsibility of the

• properties manager

• technical director

• executive producer

• stage manager

After attending an audition, performers are usually anxious as they await...

• fittings

• call-backs

• rehearsals

• Photographs

Which of the following reflects the correct order of the rehearsal process?

• Technical, dress, blocking

• Blocking, technical, dress

• Blocking, dress, technical

• Technical, blocking, dress
  

Why would a stage manager ask to ‘strike the set’?

• The set needs cleaning.

• The script calls for a sound.

• The scene has ended.

• There are loose nails in the flats on stage

Jane forgot some of her lines, her voice trembled, and she missed one cue on opening night of the production. One of the cast members tells Jane that she needs to be more relaxed.

Which of the following BEST reflects the need for relaxation?

• Encourages performers to focus on others because they are calmer

• Encourages performers to be complacent because they can remember lines, blockings and cues

• Makes one focused, boosts memory and encourages performer to remember lines, blockings and cues during performance

• Makes one focused, boosts memory and encourages performer to remember lines, blockings and cues, and to outperform other cast members on stage.