Lighting and Theatre Questions

What is the difference between a Profile and a Fresnel?

• A Profile has a smooth lens, while a Fresnel has a stepped lens.

• A Profile is used for long-distance lighting, while a Fresnel is used for short-distance lighting.

• A Profile is more energy-efficient than a Fresnel.

• A Profile is larger in size compared to a Fresnel.

What are gels?

• A type of solid

• A type of liquid

• A type of colloid

• A type of gas

What is a gobo?

• A type of lighting accessory

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

• A painting technique

Ideally, from how many sides should an actor be lit?

• One side

• Two sides

• Three sides

• Four sides

Which of the following is a reason why sound can be used in theatre?

• To enhance the atmosphere

• To distract the audience

• To confuse the actors

• To make the stage look bigger

Why do you think it is important to have a back-up plan for using sound?

• To ensure continuity in case of technical issues

• To save money on sound equipment

• To avoid using sound altogether

• To impress the audience with multiple options

Identify the 2 different types of sound that can be used in theatre.

• Diegetic and Non-Diegetic

• Loud and Soft

• High and Low

• Fast and Slow

How could lanterns affect costumes on stage?

• By changing the color of the costumes

• By making the costumes more visible

• By affecting the texture of the costumes

• By altering the design of the costumes

What is a props list?

• A list of properties

• A list of test words

• A list of questions

• A list of answers

Props are important in theatre because they:

• Enhance the visual appeal of a performance

• Distract the audience from the storyline

• Are used to replace actors

• Serve no real purpose