Drama Semester Test

Which is not proper theater etiquette?

• Clapping at the end of scenes

• Dress in nice clothing

• Arrive early

• Take pictures to show appreciation for the play

Which is not one of the four purposes of scenery?

• Time

• Entertainment

• Setting

• Environment

Why is costume design important?

• Make an immediate visual statement to the audience

• Match the scenery

• Help the actors get into character

• Fit the time period

What type of stage has an audience on all sides?

• Thrust

• Flexible

• Arena

• Proscenium

What does “use the least to say the most” mean in technical theater?

• To talk more

• Body movement

• Using the set to give the audience details without dialogue

• Using facial expressions to develop the character

A speech delivered by one person, who exposes inner thoughts and provides insights into his or her character?

• Soliloquy

• Dialogue

• Monologue

• Short story

When reviewing a play, what are the least important aspects to analyze?

• Technical elements

• Genre

• Storyline

• Actors names

What is a ground plan or floor plan?

• How the actor will enter the stage

• How the actor will travel through the space

• The script

• How the actor will project

What is the name of the curtains that cover the wings of the stage?

• Teaser

• Drop

• Mid-curtain

• Legs

Who calls cues during the show?

• Director

• Stage manager

• Choreographer

• Coordinator