Lighting Design Quiz

What is the purpose of lighting in theater?

• To create shadows

• To enhance the performance

• To make the stage brighter

• To add color to the set

Why do actors in scenes without lights appear to be lit in blue?

• Blue is the easiest color to work with

• Blue represents darkness

• Blue is a popular color in theater

• Blue makes the actors stand out

What is the purpose of a fill light?

• To create dramatic effects

• To fill in shadows on the actor's face

• To make the stage brighter

• To add color to the set

What colors are considered warm colors in lighting design?

• Blue and green

• Red and orange

• Yellow and purple

• Black and white

What colors are considered cool colors in lighting design?

• Blue and green

• Red and orange

• Yellow and purple

• Black and white

How can a combination of warm and cool lights maintain visibility without losing depth?

• By using brighter lights

• By using different angles

• By using contrasting colors

• By using special effects

In the image from 'Angels in America', how does the lighting designer use warm and cool colors?

• Both colors are used from the same direction

• Both colors are used from different directions

• Only warm colors are used

• Only cool colors are used

What is the main function of lighting in theater?

• To create a realistic setting

• To enhance the performance

• To make the stage brighter

• To add color to the set

Why do we accept that blue lights represent darkness?

• Because blue is a calming color

• Because blue is the color of the night sky

• Because we have been trained to believe it

• Because blue makes the actors look better

What is the purpose of a shadow light?

• To create dramatic effects

• To fill in shadows on the actor's face

• To make the stage brighter

• To add color to the set