Theatre Arts Glossary Quiz

What is the definition of 'Abstraction'?

• A person who creates an imaginary reality before an audience

• The movement of actors on stage

• Moving from the representational to the symbolic

• A scaled drawing of a set

Who is an 'Actor'?

• A person who creates an imaginary reality before an audience

• The front of the stage extending into the auditorium

• A compartment trough carrying a set of lamps

• The process of deciding where actors will stand, move, and sit during a performance

What is the 'Apron'?

• The front of the stage extending into the auditorium beyond the proscenium arch

• The process of creating a dramatic performance through improvisation

• The area farthest from the audience on the stage

• A three-dimensional representation of the stage

What is an 'Arena'?

• A person who creates an imaginary reality

• An acting area surrounded by the audience on two or three sides

• The backstage storage area for scenery

• A journal of the practicalities of a creative process

What does 'Art Form' refer to?

• An artistic medium for expression

• A scaled drawing of a set

• A compartment trough carrying a set of lamps

• A process of creating a dramatic performance

What is a 'Backdrop/Backcloth'?

• The front of the stage extending into the auditorium

• A permanent wall or backcloth hung at the rear of the stage

• A metal trap in the stage floor for electrical sockets

• A scene canvas across the width of the upstage area

What does 'Blocking' involve?

• A metal lining on the back of flats

• Moving from the representational to the symbolic

• A pattern of movement designed by the director

• An iron pipe above the stage for carrying lighting equipment

What are 'Book Flats'?

• A collection of sounds to create a dramatic environment

• Two free-standing flats hinged together to fold at any angle

• A process of creating a dramatic performance

• The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production

What is a 'Border'?

• The front of the stage extending into the auditorium

• A horizontal, narrow flat or curtain hanging from a bar

• The process of creating a dramatic performance

• The permanent wall or backcloth hung at the rear of the stage

What is a 'Box Set'?

• An enclosed setting with three walls and sometimes a ceiling

• The process of deciding where actors will stand, move, and sit

• The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production

• A scene canvas across the width of the upstage area