Drama - Y8 - The Curious Incident

What is an ensemble in a play?

• A group of performers who switch roles throughout the play.

• A single performer who plays multiple roles.

• A group of people who work backstage.

• A solo performance by an actor.

What is a flashback?

• When then timeline of the story is interrupted by an incident from the past.

• A dream sequence.

• A future event that is predicted by a character.

• A scene that takes place in a different location.

What is a still image?

• A frozen picture which communicates meaning.

• A moving picture that tells a story.

• A series of images shown in quick succession.

• A live performance captured on video.

What is thought tracking in a play?

• When a character steps out of a scene to address the audience about how they're feeling.

• When a character follows another character on stage.

• When a character reads their lines from a script.

• When a character performs a physical theatre sequence.

What is choral speech?

• When a group of actors speak a line at the same time to create dramatic effect.

• When a single actor delivers a monologue.

• When actors sing a song together.

• When actors perform a dance routine in unison.

What does "body as a prop" mean in performing arts?

• Using actors' bodies to create props or parts of the set.

• Using physical objects as props on stage.

• Using body language to communicate emotions.

• Using costumes to enhance a character's appearance.

What is a script?

• The written text of a play or film, including actors' lines and stage directions.

• A list of characters and their roles.

• A summary of the plot.

• A collection of songs used in the performance.

What is blocking in drama?

• Deciding on when and where the characters move.

• Choosing the costumes for the characters.

• Selecting the background music for the scene.

• Designing the set for the performance.

What are stage directions in a script?

• Instructions that tell where a scene is set and what is happening.

• The dialogue spoken by the characters.

• The list of characters in the play.

• The musical score for the performance.

What does proxemics refer to in performing arts?

• How near or far actors stand to each other, reflecting their character’s relationship.

• The use of props on stage.

• The lighting design for a scene.

• The sound effects used in a performance.