Vocabulary 2 Words for Musical Theater

A type of musical theatre that integrates songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance to convey a story.

• Book Musical

• Oklahoma!

• Follies

• Vaudeville

The Golden Era of Musical Theater is known for its:

• Innovative storytelling and memorable music

• Decline in popularity

• Focus on rock and roll

• Emphasis on visual effects

Broadway is known for its _______.

• theatrical performances

• financial district

• shopping centers

• historical landmarks

Match the correct term to it's definition:

• A theatrical performance featuring white actors in blackface

• Minstrelsy

• A cultural movement in the 1920s that celebrated African American culture

• Harlem Renaissance

• A lavishly produced musical revue

• Ballet

• A classical dance form characterized by grace and precision

• Follies

A Playbill is a:

• type of theatrical program

• musical instrument

• famous play

• dance performance

The first musical produced by Rogers and Hammerstein, based on Lynn Rigg's 1931 play, Green Grows the Lilacs.

• Shuffle Along

• West Side Story

• Oklahoma!

• Guys and Dolls

What is a Monologue?

• A long speech by one actor in a play or movie

• A conversation between two or more people

• A type of musical performance

• A silent act in a play

Fill in the blank: A style of acting without words through facial expressions, gestures, and movement is known as ___________

What are Theater Games?

• A type of performance art

• A form of interactive storytelling

• A set of exercises for actors

• A genre of plays

What is a Director?

• A person who writes scripts

• A person who acts in movies

• A person who oversees the creative aspects of the production

• A person who handles the camera