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Roles of Theatre

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The director's role in a production is

a)

To create a vision for the production

b)

handle the business for the show

c)

Write the script

2.

This person selects a pool of directors, actors and designers. They re in charge of artistic decisions and work closely with the producer.

a)

Director

b)

Managing Director

c)

Artistic Director

d)

House Manager

3.

The producer has the

a)

last laugh

b)

ultimate authority

c)

skill to run the rehearsals

4.

This person collaborates with the designers and brings the complex pieces of the production together.

a)

Producer

b)

Director

c)

Artistic Director

d)

Playwright

5.

This person handles the business functions of the production such as contracts, box office management, fund raising and ticket sales.

a)

Producer

b)

Actor

c)

House Manager

d)

Managing Director

6.

This person secures the venue and creates the budget.

a)

Managing Director

b)

Director

c)

Set Designer

d)

Producer

7.

This person is responsible for painting scenery using different techniques.

a)

Set Designer

b)

Scenic Artist

c)

Director

d)

Actors

8.

These people shift the sets/props during technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances

a)

Scenic Designer

b)

Props Master

c)

Stage Crew

d)

Costumers

9.

The lighting designer is responsible for

a)

choosing the lighting instruments used in the show

b)

Focusing the lighting instruments

c)

Hanging the lighting instruments

10.

This person also programs the lights for the show.

a)

Lighting Designer

b)

Technical Director

c)

Master Electrician

11.

This person creates the budget, hires accountants and takes care of payroll

a)

Director

b)

Stage Manager

c)

Producer

d)

Artistic Director

12.

This person writes the script

a)

Actor

b)

Playwright

c)

Director

d)

Stage Crew

13.

This person is responsible for anything that is carried by an actor, or could be carried by an actor.

a)

Properties Master

b)

Costume Designer

c)

Actor

d)

Director

14.

This person is responsible for quick helping actors change costume pieces backstage during performances

a)

Wardrobe Crew/Dressers

b)

Stage Crew

c)

Costume Designer

d)

Other Actors

15.

The sound designer is responsible for

a)

Microphones

b)

Sound Effects

c)

Pre-Show Music

d)

All of the Above

16.

This person is responsible for any kind of clothing worn by a performer including masks and jewelry.

a)

Wardrobe Crew/Dressers

b)

Costume Designer

c)

Director

d)

Actors

17.

This person sells tickets for the shows

a)

House Manager

b)

Concessions

c)

Box Office Staff

d)

Producer

18.

Practice for a play or performance is known as

a)

Play Practice

b)

Practice

c)

Rehearsal

d)

Performance Practice

19.

When actors read a script for the first time in an audition

a)

Reading

b)

Cold Read

c)

Table Read

20.

What does a director hold in order to cast a play?

a)

Try outs

b)

Auditions

c)

Call backs

d)

None of the above