Theatre Lessons

"Thespis", the mythological first actor, is the origin of which word...?

• Thesbolians

• Thesbians

• Pedestrians

• Thestitas

Theatre comes from the Greek word meaning "...."

• Acting stuff

• Seeing place

• Playwright expert

• Entertainment

People often wore masks with large __________ and __________.

• frowns, grins

• aulos, ekkylema

• frons, flees

• tragedy, comedy

We went to the _______________to watch a play.

• cinema

• theatre

• museum

• mall

The play is so ___________________that time flies when you watch it.

• interesting

• boring

• funny

• long

What is the primary purpose of a proscenium arch in a theatre?

• To enhance acoustics

• To frame the stage

• To provide lighting

• To support the roof

Which of the following is a famous playwright known for his contributions to English theatre?

• William Shakespeare

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

• J.K. Rowling

In theatre, what is a 'monologue'?

• A dialogue between two characters

• A speech by a single character

• A musical performance

• A dance sequence

What does the term 'upstage' mean in theatre?

• To move towards the audience

• To move away from the audience

• To perform better than another actor

• To change the scenery

Which of the following is a type of stage that extends into the audience?

• Proscenium stage

• Thrust stage

• Arena stage

• Black box stage