Theatre Arts 1 Final

The term for the area of the stage closest to the audience is (a)  

• Upstage
• Downstage
• Stage Left
• Stage Right

Which of the following is a basic element of a story?

• Lighting

• Plot

• Curtain

• Prop

What is the main purpose of makeup in theatre?

• To decorate the stage

• To enhance or alter an actor’s appearance

• To design costumes

• To write scripts

Which of the following is NOT a stage direction?

• Stage Left

• Upstage

• Downstage

• Backdrop

A costume designer is responsible for (a)  

• Writing the script
• Creating the clothing worn by actor
• Directing the play
• Building the set

Open Ended: Name one famous event in theatre history and explain its significance.

What does the term "blocking" refer to in theatre?

• The process of applying makeup

• The planning of actors’ movements on stage

• The design of costumes

• The writing of dialogue

An example of a makeup design technique is (a)  

• Sewing fabric
• Applying foundation to create a cha
• Painting scenery
• Writing a monologue

What is the main function of stage directions in a script?

• To tell actors what to say

• To guide actors on where to move

• To describe the costumes

• To list the props

Which of the following is a key element of costume design?

• Dialogue

• Fabric choice

• Lighting

• Sound effects