Stage Geography Quiz

Which of the following is a stage direction?

• Upstage

• Downstage

• Stage Left

• All of the above.

Fill in the blank: The actor moved _______ to be closer to the audience.

• Upstage

• Downstage

• Stage Left

What does 'Stage right (SR)' mean?

• The actor's left as he faces the audience

• The actor's right as he faces the audience

• Nearest the audience

• Away from the audience

Fill in the blank: 'Upstage (US)' means ______ from the audience toward the back wall.

• Nearest

• Away

• Left

• Right

What is the direction called when an actor moves towards the audience?

• Upstage (US)

• Downstage (DS)

• Stage Right (SR)

• Stage Left (SL)

Fill in the blank: When an actor moves away from the audience, they are moving ______.

• A) Upstage (US)

• B) Downstage (DS)

• C) Stage Right (SR)

• D) Stage Left (SL)

Fill in the blank: The acting area on stage is divided into nine locations. The abbreviation 'C' means ______.

• A) Stage Left

• B) Stage Right

• C) Center Stage

• D) Downstage Center

Which area of the stage is located at the back and to the right from the audience's perspective?

• Downstage Left

• Upstage Left

• Upstage Right

• Stage Right

What is 'BLOCKING' in theatre?

• A) A type of stage lighting

• B) Any movement made by actors onstage

• C) The script of the play

• D) The audience's reaction.

A 'CUE' is a ______ that prompts the next action of stage business during a performance.

• costume

• signal or line

• prop

• sound effect