Theatre Basics for Young Actors

What is the term used for the area of the stage that is visible to the audience?

• Backstage

• Wings

• Apron

• House

Which term describes the written text of a play?

• Script

• Score

• Libretto

• Manuscript

What is the process of creating a believable character in a play called?

• Characterization

• Improvisation

• Narration

• Projection

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a production checklist?

• Lighting cues

• Costume design

• Audience seating

• Script writing

What is the term for the person responsible for the overall vision of a production?

• Producer

• Director

• Playwright

• Stage Manager

Which term refers to the instructions in a script that tell actors where to move on stage?

• Dialogue

• Stage directions

• Monologue

• Blocking

What is the term for the first performance of a play in front of an audience?

• Rehearsal

• Premiere

• Matinee

• Curtain call

Which of the following is a key element of character development?

• Memorizing lines

• Understanding the character's background

• Designing costumes

• Building sets

What is the term for the person who writes the script for a play?

• Composer

• Playwright

• Choreographer

• Conductor

Which of the following is a common step in preparing a script for production?

• Casting actors

• Designing the set

• Editing the script

• Marketing the play