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Stage Craft and Theatre History

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The purpose of theatre is...

a)

Communication of social issues and ideas

b)

Artistic expression

c)

Entertainment

d)

All of the above

2.

A well written explanation, detailing your analysis of, and vision for the play, and any designs for the play, is called a...

a)

Mission Statement

b)

Image Board

c)

Design Rendering

d)

Concept Statement

3.

What is the first priority when learning and or working in the wood shop?

a)

Safety

b)

Safety

c)

Safety

d)

Dolla dolla bills y'all

4.

In this category of theatre stylism, symbolism, and specificity are stressed

a)

Tribal

b)

Greek

c)

Japanese

d)

Commedia dell'Arte

e)

All of the above

5.

The stationary saw we use to cut boards into smaller sections is known as the...

a)

Circular Saw

b)

Table Saw

c)

Jig Saw

d)

Miter Saw

6.

While it is believed that theatre in this era happened in many places, there is no documented evidence of specific plays

a)

Tribal

b)

Greek

c)

Japanese

d)

Commedia dell'Arte

e)

All of the above

7.

This type of theatre makes use of masks, rhythm, and dance

a)

Tribal

b)

Greek

c)

Japanese

d)

Commedia dell'Arte

e)

All of the above

8.

This form of theatre gave us the first stage space, first written plays, first "actor," and the genres of comedy and tragedy

a)

Tribal

b)

Greek

c)

Japanese

d)

Commedia dell'Arte

e)

All of the above

9.

The purpose of the Greek Chorus was...

a)

...to narrate or give exposition

b)

...to act as other characters in the scene

c)

...to dance and sing

d)

...to perform in unison

e)

All of the above

10.

This style of theatre is famous for its stock characters, improvisation, physical comedy, and for touring from town to town

a)

Tribal

b)

Greek

c)

Japanese

d)

Commedia dell'Arte

e)

All the above

11.

The strongest angle of support for a connecting corner is...

a)

90*

b)

45*

c)

20*

d)

180*

12.

In what country did Commedia dell'Arte get its start?

a)

Japan

b)

Italy

c)

England

d)

Mesopotamia

13.

Who was the first "actor" to step out of the Greek Chorus

a)

Socrates

b)

Orestus

c)

Thespis

d)

George

14.

Which of the following styles of Japanese theatre is also known as "The Art of Walking" or "Japanese Opera"

a)

NOH

b)

Kabuki

c)

Bunraku