Theatre Arts Quiz

An overall interpretation of an artistic work is called

• Concept

• Precept

• Prospect

• Proposal

The individual responsible for the financial aspects of a theatrical production is the:

• Producer

• Accountant

• Financial adviser

• Production assistant

Which of the following rules would be considered the MOST important when interacting with another performer during improvisation?

• Use gestures and mannerisms

• Ask questions to the silence

• Accept any element given by the performer

• Maintain eye contact with the actor at all times

Which of the following elements is LEAST likely to be seen in a performance of storytelling?

• Special effects

• A moral lesson

• Use of proverbs

• Call and response

In the Caribbean, storytelling is considered part of

• Oral tradition

• Contemporary only

• Spectacle

• All the above

Which of the following folklore characters is known as the 'Father of the forest'?

• Papa Douen

• Lagahoo

• Papa Bois

• Dracula

Which of the following descriptions would BEST describe the term 'spectacle' as an element of theatre?

• An outline of the play's theme

• A description of the play's rhythm

• An outline of the play's plot and its message

• A description of the play's set and costumes

Which of the following BEST describes a cue?

• A line for an activity to be performed

• An activity that is written in the script

• An activity to be completed during the performance

• A signal for an activity to be done during the performance

Which of the following persons would be responsible for the supervision of reserved tickets?

• Usher

• Producer

• Stage manager

• Front of House manager

What name is given to the stage that is surrounded by the audience seating on all sides?

• Arena

• Thrust

• Traverse

• Proscenium