Theater Vocabulary

Which term describes "the actor's left, facing the audience"?

• House

• Stage Right

• Stage Left

• Wings

like a chapter, but for plays​

• scene

• act

• part

• section

What does "Upstage" mean in the context of theater?

• Nearest to the audience

• Away from the audience

• The area behind the setting

• The actor's right

A semi-classical musical play, using stories with romantic and comical themes and improbable situations.

• Extravaganza

• Musical Theater

• Operetta

• Opera

What is the "Backstage" area in a theater?

• The offstage area

• The area behind the setting

• The actor's left

• The very center of the stage

What is "Stage Right" in the context of theater?

• The actor's right, facing the audience

• The very center of the stage

• The auditorium where the audience sits

• The area behind the setting

People who act in a show are called actors, or the _____.

• Cast

• Crew

• Characters

• Directors

Which term refers to "the very center of the stage"?

• Upstage

• Center Stage

• Backstage

• House

A form of theater combining music, songs, dance, and spoken dialogue. It is okay to amplify the actors.

• Opera

• Musical Theatre

• Operetta

• Symphonic Theatre

In theater, what does "Downstage" signify?

• The actor's left

• Nearest to the audience

• The offstage area

• The very center of the stage