Basic Theater Terms Quiz

Basic Theater Terms Quiz

8th Grade

11 Qs

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Basic Theater Terms Quiz

Basic Theater Terms Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'ensemble' refer to in theater?

A single lead actor

A group of actors working together

The audience

The stage crew

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'script' in a play?

The stage design

The lighting plan

The text of the play including stage directions and dialogue

The costumes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'auditorium' also known as?

The set

The backstage

The house

The wings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'upstage' mean in theater terminology?

Move to the right

Move to the left

Move away from the audience

Move towards the audience

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it called 'downstage'?

Because the actors are closer to the audience

Because the audience is higher

Because the stage is slanted

Because the stage is lower in the front

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'proscenium' stage?

A stage with audience on all sides

A stage with a square opening dividing the stage from the audience

A stage with audience on three sides

A stage without any audience

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of stage has the audience on three sides?

Black box stage

Arena stage

Thrust stage

Proscenium stage

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