Exploring Performing Arts Techniques

Who has won the most Oscars?

• Meryl Streep

• Will Smith

• Chris

• Leonardo DiCaprio

Which of the following is a common technique used in character development?

• Scriptwriting

• Method acting

• Set design

• Lighting

Who is often credited with the creation of the modern musical theatre genre?

• William Shakespeare

• Andrew Lloyd Webber

• Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II

What is a key difference between film acting and stage acting?

• Film acting requires louder projection

• Stage acting requires more subtle facial expressions

• Film acting often involves multiple takes

• Stage acting is always improvised

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of improvisation in performance?

• Always follow the script

• Say "no" to create conflict

• Accept and build on offers

• Focus on individual performance

In theatre production, who is responsible for the overall vision and direction of the play?

• The producer

• The director

• The stage manager

• The playwright

What is the term for the area of the stage closest to the audience?

• Upstage

• Downstage

• Stage left

• Stage right

Which character development technique involves the actor using their own experiences to connect with the character?

• Externalisation

• Emotional memory

• Physicalisation

• Vocalisation

Which musical is known for its groundbreaking use of rock music and controversial themes in the 1960s?

• The Sound of Music

• Hair

• West Side Story

In improvisation, what is the term for the initial idea or suggestion that starts a scene?

• Offer

• Block

• Gag

• Punchline