Drama Performance Evaluation Quiz

Which of the following is a technique used for character development in drama?

• Memorising lines

• Character Cards

• Lighting design

• Costume fitting

What is the primary purpose of stage blocking in a performance?

• To determine the lighting cues

• To organise the actors' movements on stage, including entrances and exits

• To design the set

• To rehearse vocal techniques

How can an actor effectively express emotions on stage?

• By using exaggerated facial expressions

• By remaining still

• By focusing solely on vocal delivery

• By understanding and internalising the character's feelings

What is a key strategy for planning rehearsals?

• Ignoring the script

• Prioritising scenes with the most dialogue

• Highlighting lines and annotating script

• Only rehearsing once

Which method can be used to engage the audience during a performance?

• Breaking the fourth wall

• Using complex language

• Avoiding eye contact

• Speaking in a monotone

What is the term for the area of the stage closest to the audience?

• Upstage

• Downstage

• Centre stage

• Backstage

Which of the following is a rehearsal strategy that involves actors performing without scripts?

• Table read

• Blocking rehearsal

• Off-book rehearsal

• Technical rehearsal

What is the purpose of a warm-up exercise before a performance?

• To memorise lines

• To relax and prepare the body and voice

• To design costumes

• To set up the stage

Which of the following is a technique for exploring a character's backstory?

• Hotseating

• Lighting design

• Costume fitting

• Set construction

What is the term for the imaginary wall between the actors and the audience?

• The fourth wall

• The proscenium

• The backdrop

• The curtain