Stage Terms

Who is referred to as the "real person" on the stage?

• Director

• Playwright

• Actor/Performer

• Stage Manager

What term is used to describe the imaginary person, thing, or animal the actor pretends to be on stage?

• Character/Role

• Script

• Director

• Scene

What is the definition of the term 'Cue'?

• A) A signal to begin action or dialogue

• B) A type of musical instrument

• C) A form of written communication

• D) A method of transportation

What is a sight cue?

• A visual signal for actors to begin action or dialogue, or for the audience to quiet down for the performance.

• A sound signal for actors to begin action or dialogue.

• A visual signal for the audience to leave the performance.

• A sound signal for the audience to quiet down for the performance.

What is the term for spoken words on stage, typically between two or more people?

• Monologue

• Soliloquy

• Dialogue

• Narration

What is a duet scene?

• A. A scene for one person

• B. A scene for two people

• C. A scene for three people

• D. A scene for a group

What is a monologue?

• A scene for one actor who speaks their thoughts aloud or talks to an imaginary character or directly to the audience

• A conversation between two or more characters

• A silent performance by an actor

• A musical performance by a group of actors

What is the term for information given through dialogue during a scene that explains events leading up to the action?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Conflict

What does the term "Setting" refer to in a stage play?

• The real time and place where the play is performed

• The imaginary time and place the stage area represents

• The costumes and props used in the play

• The lighting and sound effects used in the play

What is a gesture?

• A spoken word that conveys a message

• A movement, usually of the arm, that helps to express an idea or feeling

• A written note that communicates an idea

• A facial expression that shows emotion