Theater Spaces/Stage Geography Quiz

What is the area of the theater or auditorium where the audience sits called?

• Stage

• Backstage

• House

• Lobby

Who is in charge of the area where the audience sits in a theater?

• Stage Manager

• House Manager

• Lighting Technician

• Director

What is the apron in a theater?

• The area at the very front edge of the stage extending past the proscenium arch

• The area behind the stage where actors prepare

• The seating area for the audience

• The lighting booth at the back of the theater

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Where is the orchestra pit sometimes located in relation to the apron?

• Under the apron or just in front of it

• Behind the stage

• Above the stage

• To the side of the stage

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What is the primary purpose of the pit in a theater?

• To store stage props

• To provide seating for the audience

• To house the orchestra for a musical

• To serve as a dressing room for actors

What might happen to the pit if the play is not a musical?

• It is used for additional seating

• It is filled with water for special effects

• It might be covered to extend the stage

• It is used as a storage area

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What is a proscenium in theatre?

• A type of lighting used on stage

• The "window" that frames the play

• A type of costume worn by actors

• The backstage area

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What is one advantage of a proscenium stage?

• It makes the stage smaller

• It gives everyone in the audience a good view

• It is cheaper to build

• It allows actors to hide easily

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Where are objects that are not meant to be seen placed in a proscenium stage?

• In the audience

• In the orchestra pit

• In the wings or fly space

• On the stage floor

What is a backdrop in theater?

• A type of stage lighting

• A painted curtain that hangs in the back of the stage

• A sound system used in performances

• A type of costume worn by actors

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