Theater Terminology Quiz

What is the term for a visual signal for actors to begin action or dialogue?

• Exposition

• Gesture

• Sight cue

• Dialogue

Which term describes a scene performed with little or no rehearsal?

• Monologue

• Pantomime

• Blocking

• Improvisation

What is the term for a movement or area away from the audience?

• Downstage

• Stage right

• Upstage

• Stage left

What is a 'set prop'?

• A small item easily handled by an actor

• A signal to begin action or dialogue

• A large prop not easily moved

• The imaginary place and time the stage area represents

Which term refers to the imaginary person, thing, or animal the actor pretends to be onstage?

• Actor

• Cue

• Character

• Business

What is the term for spoken words onstage?

• Improvisation

• Dialogue

• Exposition

• Gesture