Theatre Arts Vocabulary

What does the term 'ACT' mean in theatre arts?

• A segment of a play or performance

• A type of stage lighting

• A costume change

• A musical interlude

What is the definition of 'ACTOR' in theatre arts?

• A person who writes plays

• A person who directs the play

• A person who performs in a play

• A person who designs the set

Explain the term 'APRON' in the context of theatre arts.

• The area of the stage in front of the curtain

• The backstage area where actors prepare

• The seating area for the audience

• The lighting setup above the stage

What does 'ARTICULATION' refer to in theatre arts?

• The clarity and distinctness of speech

• The movement of actors on stage

• The design of costumes

• The lighting and sound effects

Define 'AUDIBLE' in the context of theatre arts.

• A sound effect used in plays

• A visual cue for actors

• A line spoken loud enough to be heard by the audience

• A type of stage lighting

What is the term for people who watch and or listen and respond to a performance?

• Audience

• Spectators

• Viewers

• Listeners

What is the term for trying out for a role in a play?

• Audition

• Rehearsal

• Casting

• Screening

What is the term for the area that the audience cannot see?

• Backstage

• Frontstage

• Onstage

• Centerstage

What is the term for when all stage lights go off at the same time?

• Blackout

• Fadeout

• Dimout

• Lights Out

What is the term for planned movement on stage?

• Blocking

• Choreography

• Staging

• Directing