Blocking Guidelines

What should the upstage actor do when two people are walking together?

• Move downstage

• Stay still

• Walk with them

• Exit the stage

What should you avoid doing when you are speaking in front of another actor?

• Turning your back to the audience

• Speaking too softly

• Blocking the other actor

• Forgetting your lines

What should you avoid doing when another actor is speaking?

• Interrupting them

• Listening attentively

• Taking notes

• Maintaining eye contact

What is the responsibility of the upstage actor when standing directly behind another actor?

• To remain visible to the audience

• To support the downstage actor

• To maintain eye contact with the audience

• To avoid overshadowing the downstage actor

Which hand should be used for props and gestures on stage?

• Left hand

• Right hand

• Both hands

• Neither hand

What should you avoid doing to another actor on stage?

• Interrupting their lines

• Supporting their performance

• Listening to their cues

• Reacting to their actions

What should you do if something falls during a performance?

• Ignore it and continue performing

• Stop the performance and pick it up

• Signal to a crew member to handle it

• Pause and apologize to the audience

What does it mean to 'cheat out' to the audience?

• To face the audience more directly

• To ignore the audience

• To turn your back to the audience

• To leave the stage

What should be considered when blocking a scene?

• Camera angles

• Lighting

• Actor positions

• All of the above

What type of movement should be planned on stage?

• Choreographed movement

• Spontaneous movement

• Static poses

• Unplanned gestures