Stage Directions Review

Match the following stage directions with their corresponding areas on the stage.

• The area of the stage to the actor's left when facing the audience

• Downstage

• The area of the stage closest to the audience

• Upstage

• The area of the stage to the actor's right when facing the audience

• Stage Left

• The area of the stage farthest from the audience

• Stage Right

Answer explanation

The term used for the area of the stage closest to the audience is Downstage.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Aiden, Isla, and Abigail are practicing for their school play. Which of the following is a basic movement technique they should master in theater?

• Blocking

• Improvisation

• Scriptwriting

• Lighting

Answer explanation

Blocking is a basic movement technique in theater that involves planning and arranging the movements of actors on stage.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

During the school play, Aiden and Anika are discussing their positions on stage. What does "stage left" refer to?

• The left side of the stage from the audience's perspective

• The left side of the stage from the actor's perspective

• The center of the stage

• The back of the stage

Answer explanation

Stage left refers to the left side of the stage from the actor's perspective, not the audience's perspective.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

During the school play, Zoe and Benjamin are discussing stage directions. The term that describes the actor's position when they are facing the audience is (a)   .

• Profile
• Full Front
• Full Back
• Quarter Turn

Answer explanation

The term 'Full Front' describes the actor's position when they are facing the audience, making it the correct choice.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Hey there, aspiring playwrights! Can you tell Abigail, Arjun, and Avery what the purpose of stage directions in a script is?

• To provide dialogue for the characters

• To describe the movements and positions of actors

• To outline the plot of the story

• To list the props needed for the play

Answer explanation

Stage directions in a script are used to describe the movements and positions of actors, guiding their actions on stage.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Hey there, theater enthusiasts! Can you help Evelyn, Aria, and Anika figure out which of the following is NOT a type of stage direction?

• Upstage

• Downstage

• Stage Left

• Backstage

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Backstage' because it is not a type of stage direction, unlike 'Upstage,' 'Downstage,' and 'Stage Left.'

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DOK Level 1: Recall

During a school play, Oliver and Sophia are discussing their roles. What does "blocking" refer to in theater?

• The arrangement of lights on stage

• The planning and practice of actors' movements

• The design of costumes

• The writing of the script

Answer explanation

In theater, 'blocking' refers to the planning and practice of actors' movements, including where they stand, when they move, and how they interact with the space and other actors on stage.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Match the following stage directions with their corresponding movements on stage.

• Move away from the audience

• Stage Right

• Move to the actor's left

• Downstage

• Move closer to the audience

• Upstage

• Move to the actor's right

• Stage Left

Answer explanation

The correct stage direction that indicates an actor should move away from the audience is 'Upstage'. In theater terminologies, moving towards the back of the stage is referred to as 'Upstage'.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Imagine you're directing a play and you tell James to turn completely away from the audience. What is this position called?

• Full Front

• Full Back

• Profile

• Quarter Turn

Answer explanation

The term for the actor's position when they are turned completely away from the audience is 'Full Back'. This means the actor's back is facing the audience.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

During a school play rehearsal, Jackson and Aria are trying to remember their movements on stage. The technique that will help them the most is (a)  

• Cue Cards
• Blocking Notes
• Scriptwriting
• Lighting Cues

Answer explanation

Blocking Notes is a common technique used to help actors remember their movements on stage by outlining where they should move and when during a performance.

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DOK Level 1: Recall