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 audience, theater is the stage.

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 "Proscenium"?

• The main curtain at the proscenium.

• The sides of the stage.

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

• The back of the stage.

What does "Blocking" refer to in theatre terms?

• The main curtain at the proscenium.

• Stage directions (who goes where).

• The sides of the stage.

• The back of the stage.

What does "Off book" mean?

• Having the script memorized.

• Forgot lines.

• A bad show.

• Being heard.

What does "Turkey" mean in theatre terms?

• A good show.

• A bad show.

• Forgot lines.

• Being heard.

What does "Pacing" refer to in a script?

• The speed at which actors deliver their lines.

• The main curtain at the proscenium.

• The sides of the stage.

• The back of the stage.

What does "Call" mean in theatre terms?

• The main curtain at the proscenium.

• The sides of the stage.

• Time when actors or crew are supposed to be at rehearsal or a performance.

• The back of the stage.

What does "Enunciation" mean in theatre terms?

• Being heard.

• Being understood.

• Forgot lines.

• A bad show.

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 sides of the stage.

• The back of the stage.