Theatre Arts End of Term One 2023 Examinations Form 4 & 5

Anything an actor brings on stage with him or her for their characters use is called _______?

• a. Piece of business

• b. Set prop

• c. Hand prop

• d. Costume

If a show called for 12 dictionaries to be used during the first scene, it would be this designer who would be in charge those dictionaries.

• Costume Designer

• Set designer

• Props Designer

• Lighting Designer

Finish this sentence: "A structure on the stage that helps to represent a place is called a..........?"

• Cast

• Set

• Play

• Theatre

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

• the apron

• the wings

• backstage

• green room

The conversation between two or more characters onstage  is called________.

• Dialogue

• Improv

• make up

• Pantomime

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.

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

• a. upstage

• b. downstage

• c. left of centre

• d. right of centre

What is a key aspect to keep in mind when engaging with other participants in an improvisation?

• Maintain visual contact

• Embrace moments of quietness

• Use gestures during pauses

• Incorporate any elements introduced by others into the performance

The audience is an important element of the performance. Which of the following BEST describes the function of an audience?

• to comment out loud on the actor’s performance

• to measure the effectiveness of the performance

• to be quiet during the performance

• to come to a performance

This person designs the set. They will create the "sense of place" for the play by creating backdrops, furniture, or scenery. 

• Featured Actress

• Lighting Designer

• Choreographer

• Scenic Designer