Technical Theater Review

What is Technical Theater?

• Acting on stage

• Using equipment and behind-the-scenes elements to support a production

• Writing scripts

• None of the above

Which of the following is a primary role of the Lighting Designer?

• Designing costumes

• Creating sound effects

• Setting up lighting to create mood and highlight scenes

• Building sets

Why are props important in a performance?

• They allow actors to build and repair sets

• They make scenes look more realistic and help tell the story

• They add humor to a scene

• They provide music and sound effects

What is the main role of a Sound Designer in technical theater?

• Designing costumes

• Controlling lighting

• Setting the mood and enhancing moments with sound effects or music

• Directing actors

Which element is responsible for creating the “background” or “setting” in a play?

• Costumes

• Lighting

• Set design

• Props

Costume design helps a character by:

• Adding sound effects

• Showing the time period, personality, and role of a character

• Creating mood lighting

• Building the set

How does lighting help tell the story in a play?

• By lighting only one actor on stage

• By helping audiences understand the mood, time, or place

• By adding music to scenes

• By providing props

What role would most likely be in charge of choosing background music for a scene?

• Set designer

• Lighting designer

• Sound designer

• Costume designer

Which of the following is an example of a prop?

• Actor’s costume

• Handbag used by a character on stage

• Stage lights

• Background music

Short Answer: How does technical theater help tell the story? Provide specific examples of elements (like lighting, sound, or props) that contribute to storytelling in a performance.