Theater Terms #3

What is a cue in theater terminology?

• A line spoken by an actor

• A signal for an action to begin

• A type of stage light

• A musical instrument

What does it mean when an actor is "off book"?

• When they forget their lines

• When they are reading from the script

• When they have memorized their lines

• When they miss rehearsal

What is the primary role of a stage manager?

• To act in the play

• To coordinate all technical aspects and maintain order

• To sell tickets

• To design costumes

What happens during a "read thru" rehearsal?

• Actors perform the show with full costumes

• The cast reads the entire script together for the first time

• Technical elements are tested

• The stage is built

What is "blocking" in theater?

• Preventing someone from entering the theater

• A type of stage light

• Planned movement and positioning on stage

• Building the set

What is the purpose of an intermission?

• Time for actors to learn their lines

• A planned break between parts of the performance

• When understudies take over

• Time to build the set

What is a curtain call?

• When actors bow at the end of the show

• The first scene of the play

• A meeting before the show

• When the curtain breaks

What is a prompt book?

• A book of theater games

• The complete production script with all technical notes

• A list of props

• The playbill

What is the main responsibility of a producer?

• Acting in the show

• Directing scenes

• Managing the financial aspects of the production

• Operating the lights

What occurs during tech rehearsals?

• Actors learn their lines

• The cast practices bowing

• Testing and coordinating technical elements

• Building the set