12th Grade Study Guide Review Part II

Which early American musical is known for using songs to propel dramatic action?

• Dreamgirls

• The Glass Menagerie

• Show Boat

• Long Days Journey Into Night

What is the term for the end of a play in playwriting terminology?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Denouement

• Rising Action

What does a Cold Reading refer to in theatre?

• A rehearsed performance

• An unrehearsed reading

• A musical rehearsal

• A dance audition

What is the role of a Director in theatre?

• Writing the script

• Designing costumes

• Creating artistically unified productions

• Acting in the play

What is unscripted drama known as today?

• Rehearsal

• Improvisation

• Choreography

• Blocking

Who is responsible for writing all the words to the songs in a musical?

• Composer

• Director

• Lyricist

• Choreographer

What is a Reprise in musical theatre?

• A new song

• A dance number

• A repetition of a song

• A dialogue scene

What does Color blind casting refer to?

• Casting based on appearance

• Casting without considering race or ethnicity

• Casting based on voice

• Casting based on experience

What are the main areas of technical theater?

• Acting, Directing, Writing, Producing

• Scenic, Lighting, Sound, Costumes, Makeup, Props, Stage Management

• Music, Dance, Visual Arts, Literature

• Film, Television, Radio, Internet

What does SL stand for in stage directions?

• Stage Left

• Stage Light

• Stage Lower

• Stage Level