Theater Knowledge Quiz

What is the area called where the audience sits in a theater?

• Apron

• House

• Wings

• Tech Booth

Which stage is surrounded by the audience on all sides?

• Proscenium Stage

• Thrust Stage

• Arena Stage

• Apron

What is the purpose of the house curtain in a theater?

• To hide lights and unused scenery

• To hide the set from the audience

• To provide a backdrop for the performance

• To separate the audience from the stage

What is the function of the tech booth in a theater?

• To provide seating for the audience

• To store props and costumes

• To allow technicians to view and control the performance

• To serve as a dressing room for actors

What are traveler curtains used for in a theater?

• To hide the set from the audience

• To mask or hide lights and unused scenery

• To open or close to mask certain parts of the stage

• To provide a backdrop for the performance

What is the recessed area beneath the front of the stage called?

• Footlights

• Pit

• Strip Lights

• Floodlights

Which type of lights are located on the floor at the front edge of the stage?

• Spotlights

• Strip Lights

• Footlights

• Floodlights

What are the lights called that hang above the stage?

• Strip Lights

• Spotlights

• Footlights

• Floodlights

Which lights focus a beam of light on an object or single actor?

• Floodlights

• Footlights

• Spotlights

• Strip Lights

What type of lights are used to illuminate a large area?

• Spotlights

• Floodlights

• Footlights

• Pit