Exploring the Art of Acting

What is the primary purpose of a monologue in a play?

• To provide background music

• To reveal a character's inner thoughts

• To introduce a new character

• To summarise the plot

Which of the following is a famous British theatre known for Shakespearean performances?

• The Globe Theatre

• The Royal Opera House

• The National Theatre

• The Old Vic

In acting, what does the term "blocking" refer to?

• Memorising lines

• Choreographing dance moves

• Planning the actors' movements on stage

• Designing the set

Which of the following is a method acting technique?

• Using a teleprompter

• Emotional memory recall

• Improvisation

• Mime

What is the role of a dramaturg in a theatre production?

• To design costumes

• To manage lighting

• To research and develop the context of the play

• To direct the actors

Which of the following is a traditional British pantomime character?

• The Fairy Godmother

• The Wicked Witch

• The Harlequin

• The Jester

What is the term for the final rehearsal before a play opens, often performed without an audience?

• Dress rehearsal

• Technical rehearsal

• Preview

• Run-through

In theatre, what is a "proscenium arch"?

• A type of stage lighting

• The frame around the stage opening

• A type of curtain

• A sound effect

Which of the following is a famous British playwright known for "Pygmalion"?

• William Shakespeare

• George Bernard Shaw

• Oscar Wilde

• Harold Pinter

What is the primary function of a "prompt" in theatre?

• To adjust lighting

• To cue actors if they forget their lines

• To manage ticket sales

• To design the set