Quiz on Acting

What is the definition of an actor/actress?

• A person who writes scripts for movies.

• A person who acts on the stage, in film, or on television.

• A person who directs movies.

• A person who designs costumes for plays.

What is the apron in a theatre?

• The area behind the stage

• The stage floor between the front edge of the stage and the front curtain

• The seating area for the audience

• The backstage area where props are stored

What is another name for an "arena stage"?

• Proscenium stage

• Black box theatre

• Thrust stage

• Amphitheater

Where does the audience sit in an arena stage?

• On one side of the stage

• On two sides of the stage

• On three sides of the stage

• On all sides of the stage

What is another term for "arena stage" that emphasizes its shape?

• Theatre in the square

• Theatre in the round

• Theatre in the triangle

• Theatre in the rectangle

Diagram showing the layout of an arena stage with audience seating on all sides.

• Arena stage

• Proscenium stage

• Thrust stage

• End stage

What is the definition of the term "audition"?

• To try out for a part in a play, TV show, or movie.

• To rehearse a script alone.

• To watch a performance as an audience member.

• To direct a play or movie.

What is a backdrop in theater?

• A type of stage lighting

• A painted muslin curtain hung from a batten

• A type of stage flooring

• A sound system used in theaters

What is the term for the area behind the scenery that is not visible to the audience?

• Front stage

• Backstage

• Orchestra pit

• Balcony

What is a "blackout" in theater?

• When all the lights are turned off on stage, usually at the conclusion of a scene or act.

• When the stage is lit with only blue lights.

• When the audience is asked to leave the theater.

• When the actors perform without any dialogue.