Theatre Etiquette

Why is it important for a director to trust that actors will memorize their lines?

• It ensures the actors can improvise.

• It allows the director to focus on other tasks.

• It helps actors perform confidently and focus on other aspects.

• It reduces the need for rehearsals.

What benefit does memorization provide to actors during a performance?

• It allows them to ignore the director's instructions.

• It helps them focus on emotions and engaging in the scene.

• It makes them less reliant on their scene partners.

• It reduces the need for costume changes.

Why is it important for a director to trust that actors will come to rehearsals?

• To ensure smooth production, effective planning, and strong collaboration.

• So actors can rehearse whenever they want.

• Trusting actors is not necessary for a director.
• So the director can focus on actors instead of reading lines.

What are some benefits of attendance for actors?

• Improves actor's skills

• Builds confidence

• Reduces mistakes

• Reduces the need for rehearsals

• Improves teamwork

It is essential that a director be able to trust an actor will...

• Memorize their lines perfectly

• Respect the director, fellow actors, and themselves

• Arrive early to rehearsals

• Have previous acting experience

Why is it important for fellow actors to trust their scene partners?

• Trust can lead to a lack of individual creativity.
• Trusting scene partners is irrelevant to performance.
• Actors should always compete against each other.
• To create a safe and collaborative environment that enhances performance quality.

Whose behavior affects everyone involved in a production?

• The actor

• The director
• The technical crew

• All of these

What is a foundation of theatre etiquette?

What disrupts the audience and performers during a performance?

• Talking during a performance

• Speaking loudly on stage

• Set pieces

• Background characters

According to the presentation, why is timeliness important in theatre?

• It shows consideration for others.

• It is a job skill employers appreciate.

• It keeps an actor on cue.

• It keeps an audience engaged.