Theatre Terminology Quiz

What is the difference between "Theatre" and "Theater"?

• Theatre is the building, theater is the art.

• Theatre is the art, theater is the building.

• Theatre is the stage, theater is the audience.

• Theatre is the performance, theater is the script.

What does "Stage Left" refer to?

• Actor's right as they look out at the audience.

• Actor's left as they look out at the audience.

• Center of the stage.

• Back of the stage.

What is the "Center stage"?

• The back of the stage.

• The front of the stage.

• The dead center of the stage.

• The sides of the stage.

What does "Upstage" refer to?

• Towards the back of the stage.

• Towards the front of the stage.

• The sides of the stage.

• The center of the stage.

What are the "Wings" in theatre terms?

• The front of the stage.

• The sides of the stage.

• The back of the stage.

• The center of the stage.

What are "Legs" in theatre terms?

• The main curtain at the proscenium.

• The sides of the stage.

• Curtains for the "wings".

• The front of the stage.

What is the "Apron" in theatre terms?

• The main curtain at the proscenium.

• The front of the stage or anything in front of the proscenium.

• The sides of the stage.

• The back of the stage.

What is the "Proscenium"?

• The main curtain at the proscenium.

• The sides of the stage.

• The front of the stage.

• The proscenium arch or curtain line.

What does "Blocking" refer to in theatre?

• The main curtain at the proscenium.

• Stage directions (who goes where).

• The front of the stage.

• The sides of the stage.

What does "Cheat out" mean in theatre terms?

• Keep face pointed towards the audience no matter who you’re speaking to or where they are.

• The main curtain at the proscenium.

• The front of the stage.

• The sides of the stage.