Beginning Theatre

What is the main performance space in a traditional theatre called?

• The wings

• The stage

• The green room

• The lobby

Which of these is a basic rule of theatre etiquette for audience members?

• Taking pictures during the performance

• Arriving late to the show

• Remaining quiet during the performance

• Eating loud snacks during the show

What is the term for the area backstage where actors wait before going on stage?

• The wings

• The pit

• The booth

• The house

Who is responsible for directing the actors and making creative decisions for the show?

• The producer

• The director

• The stage manager

• The playwright

What is the area where the audience sits called?

• The gallery

• The wings

• The house

• The greenroom

What is the term for the final rehearsal before opening night?

• Preview night

• Tech rehearsal

• Dress rehearsal

• Soft opening

What do we call the written script that contains all the dialogue and stage directions?

• Storyboard

• Novel

• Screenplay

• Play

What is the term for speaking so that everyone in the audience can hear you?

• Shouting

• Projecting

• Whispering

• Mumbling

What is the front curtain of a stage called?

• Main drape

• Stage curtain

• House curtain

• Back drop

What do actors need to do before performing in a show?

• Memorize their lines

• Paint the set

• Sell tickets

• Design costumes