Acting Theatre 1 Terminology Quiz

What is the term for a written work that has been recast in a new form?

• Amphitheatre

• Adaptation

• Blocking

• Dialogue

What is an amphitheatre?

• A place where ticket sales are handled

• A stage technique for facing the audience

• An oval or round structure with no roof for public performances

• A rehearsal with all technical elements

What does articulation refer to in theatre?

• The process of arranging moves for actors

• The clear and precise pronunciation of words

• The spoken text of a play

• Using two people to play a single character

What is blocking in theatre?

• The process of arranging moves for actors during a play

• A stage technique for facing the audience

• Auditioning with an unfamiliar script

• A rehearsal with all elements brought together

Where are ticket sales usually handled in a theatre?

• Amphitheatre

• Box Office

• Dressing Room

• Stage Left

What does breaking character mean?

• Losing concentration or getting out of character

• Moving from one place onstage to another

• Using two people to play a single character

• Cutting out action and dialogue between cues

What is a cheat out in theatre?

• A command given to technical departments

• A stage technique where an actor turns towards the audience

• Auditioning with a script you haven't read

• A rehearsal with all elements brought together

What is cold reading?

• Auditioning with a script you haven't read before

• The process of arranging moves for actors

• The spoken text of a play

• A rehearsal with all elements brought together

What does the term 'cross' mean in theatre?

• To move from one place onstage to another

• A command given to technical departments

• A stage technique for facing the audience

• Using two people to play a single character

What is a dress rehearsal?

• A rehearsal with all technical and creative elements brought together

• Auditioning with a script you haven't read before

• The process of arranging moves for actors

• A stage technique for facing the audience