
Theater Terminology and Stage Directions

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'ensemble' refer to in theater?
A solo performance by an actor
A group of actors working together
The main character in a play
The script of a play
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of stage directions in a script?
To describe the costumes
To instruct actors on their physical actions
To provide dialogue for the characters
To list the cast of the play
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the theater is referred to as the 'house'?
The dressing rooms
The seating area for the audience
The backstage area
The stage
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'upstage' mean in theater terminology?
To move towards the audience
To move away from the audience
To move to the left side of the stage
To move to the right side of the stage
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to use the actor's point of view for stage left and stage right?
To confuse the actors
Because the audience needs to know
To ensure consistency in stage directions
Because the director always stands on stage
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What defines a proscenium stage?
A stage with audience on three sides
A stage with no audience
A stage with a square opening separating it from the audience
A stage with audience on all sides
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of stage is also known as 'theater in the round'?
Proscenium stage
Arena stage
Thrust stage
Black box stage
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