Intro to Theater Final Review

The essential 4 Elements of Theatre are ...

• Story
• Actors
• Audience - Live
• Performance Space
• Director

The term audience etiquette refers to ____________________________________________________.

• the part of the performance for loud applause.
• behaviors expected from a live audience

Which rules listed below are examples of how you should behave in a live production? Multiple should be selected.

• Arrive on time. Doors are locked after the show starts.
• Avoid food or drink that is distracting.
• Take pictures and videos to compliment the actors.
• Applaud after songs and at the end of scenes.
• Stay seated until intermission.

The definition for curtain call is ______________________.

• the behaviors expected of an audience during a live performance.
• the part of the performance when the actors come out on stage to acknowledge the audience’s presence, a time for loud applause
• when the stage manager calls for the curtain to rise up.

What statement best describes the responsibilities of a producer?

• Casting the show, directing rehearsals and planning movement for actors
• Providing funding for a production and making financial decisions
• Calling the Show and Directing the show opening night

What statement best describes the responsibilities of a director?

• Casting the show, directing rehearsals and planning movement for actors
• Providing funding for a production and making financial decisions
• Calling the Show and Directing the show opening night

What statement best describes the responsibilities of a stage manager?

• Casting the show, directing rehearsals and planning movement for actors
• Providing funding for a production and making financial decisions
• Calling the Show and Directing the show opening night

What type of rehearsal is it where actors are learning their movement?

• Blocking
• Full Run
• Technical Rehearsal
• Dress Rehearsal

What type of rehearsal is it when a show is run with costumes, lights, sound and prop on a completed stage with a set in front of a select audience?

• Blocking
• Full Run
• Technical Rehearsal
• Dress Rehearsal

What are the responsibilities of the house manager?

• Draws the materials for their chosen area, choosing what materials will make up the play
• Alerts the crew of upcoming cues
• Supervises the ushers, make sure programs are available and communicates when the audience is seated