Auditorium Terminology Quiz

What is the area of the theater or auditorium where the audience sits called?

• The stage

• The house

• The backstage

• The lobby

What term is used to refer to everything in the area where the audience sits?

• Theater accessories

• Auditorium components

• House elements

• House

What is the apron in a theater stage context?

• The area at the very back of the stage

• The area at the very front edge of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch towards the audience

• The area where the orchestra plays

• The area where the actors prepare before going on stage

What is an arena stage characterized by?

• A central stage with the audience on one side

• A central stage surrounded by audience on all sides

• A stage with multiple levels for different performances

• A stage outside with no audience seating

What can an arena stage be compared to, to help visualize its layout?

• A traditional proscenium theater

• A sports arena

• A cinema hall

• An amphitheater

How is a thrust stage arranged in terms of audience placement?

• Surrounded by audience on all four sides

• Surrounded by audience on two sides

• Surrounded by audience on three sides

• No audience surrounding, only a background

Where is the Tech Booth typically located in a theater?

• In front of the stage

• At the back of the house

• In the dressing rooms

• Outside the theater building

What is the purpose of the window in the Tech Booth?

• For ventilation

• For the technicians to view the performance

• For audience members to see the technicians

• For light effects on the stage

What equipment is operated from the Tech Booth?

• The stage curtains

• The theater seats

• The lighting and sound equipment

• The special effects machinery

What is a backdrop?

• A type of lighting used on stage

• A painted curtain that hangs in the back of the stage

• A script used by actors during a performance

• A musical instrument played in theaters