Basic Theatre Vocab

What is a show?

• When you bring a trophy to class

• A theatrical production, usually a play or musical

• A place where you do magic

• A type of food

What is a stage?

• A type of carriage

• A period of time

• A place on which a performance is held

• A section of a space shuttle

Where does a curtain hang from?

• The bottom of the stage

• The side of the stage

• The top of the stage

• The back of the stage

What is the purpose of a curtain on stage?

• To decorate the stage

• To block the stage from the audience’s view

• To provide lighting

• To create sound effects

What is the main curtain called?

• The minor

• The big

• The important

• The grand

What is an apron in theatre?

• A piece of clothing worn by chefs

• Part of the stage in front of the grand

• A type of curtain used in theaters

• A tool used for painting

What guides the show in a production?

• The actors' performances

• The director's creative vision

• The script's length

• The audience's feedback

What is an actor?

• A person who is playing a role in a show.

• A person who writes scripts for a show.

• A person who directs a show.

• A person who watches a show.

What is a role?

• The place where an actor performs.

• The character an actor is playing.

• The script an actor reads.

• The costume an actor wears.

What is the audience?

• All the people watching the show.

• All the people performing in the show.

• All the people organizing the show.

• All the people ignoring the show.