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The Performing Arts Industry: Organisations in the Industry

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Venues are...

a)

places where work is performed

b)

companies that create performing arts work

c)

companies that provide services to venues and production companies

d)

organisations that work with venues and production companies to provide funding through grants or sponsorship

e)

Organisations that provide support and guidance to those working in the performing arts industry

2.

Production companies are...

a)

places where work is performed

b)

companies that create performing arts work

c)

companies that provide services to venues and production companies

d)

organisations that work with venues and production companies to provide funding through grants or sponsorship

e)

Organisations that provide support and guidance to those working in the performing arts industry

3.

Service companies are...

a)

places where work is performed

b)

companies that create performing arts work

c)

companies that provide services to venues and production companies

d)

organisations that work with venues and production companies to provide funding through grants or sponsorship

e)

Organisations that provide support and guidance to those working in the performing arts industry

4.

Funding organisations are...

a)

places where work is performed

b)

companies that create performing arts work

c)

companies that provide services to venues and production companies

d)

organisations that work with venues and production companies to provide funding through grants or sponsorship

e)

organisations that provide support and guidance to those working in the performing arts industry

5.

Unions are...

a)

places where work is performed

b)

companies that create performing arts work

c)

companies that provide services to venues and production companies

d)

organisations that work with venues and production companies to provide funding through grants or sponsorship

e)

organisations that provide support and guidance to those working in the performing arts industry

6.

Receiving theatres are...

a)

performance venues that host the work of production companies, e.g. regional receiving theatres, West End theatres

b)

spaces in which a wider range of creative arts activities and events take place, e.g. performing arts, visual arts, film

c)

spaces not just used for performance, e.g. arenas, sports venues, outdoor spaces

7.

Arts Centres are...

a)

performance venues that host the work of production companies, e.g. regional receiving theatres, West End theatres

b)

spaces in which a wider range of creative arts activities and events take place, e.g. performing arts, visual arts, film

c)

spaces not just used for performance, e.g. arenas, sports venues, outdoor spaces

8.

Multi-use Spaces are...

a)

performance venues that host the work of production companies, e.g. regional receiving theatres, West End theatres

b)

spaces in which a wider range of creative arts activities and events take place, e.g. performing arts, visual arts, film

c)

spaces not just used for performance, e.g. arenas, sports venues, outdoor spaces

9.

Receiving Theatres...

a)

host work produced by touring companies which may include drama, musical theatre, pantomime, dance, theatre for children, opera, variety, circus, concerts

b)

host a wide range of work from touring companies and individual artists including drama, dance and musical theatre. Education and training may be offered through workshops and classes

c)

host large touring productions linked to TV programmes, stand-up comedy, site- specific theatre, circus, festivals.

10.

Arts Centres...

a)

host work produced by touring companies which may include drama, musical theatre, pantomime, dance, theatre for children, opera, variety, circus, concerts

b)

host a wide range of work from touring companies and individual artists including drama, dance and musical theatre. Education and training may be offered through workshops and classes

c)

host large touring productions linked to TV programmes, stand-up comedy, site- specific theatre, circus, festivals.

11.

Multi-Use Spaces...

a)

host work produced by touring companies which may include drama, musical theatre, pantomime, dance, theatre for children, opera, variety, circus, concerts

b)

host a wide range of work from touring companies and individual artists including drama, dance and musical theatre. Education and training may be offered through workshops and classes

c)

host large touring productions linked to TV programmes, stand-up comedy, site- specific theatre, circus, festivals.

12.

Which venue are you most likely to watch a pantomime at?

a)

Receiving Theatre

b)

Arts Centre

c)

Multi-use Space

13.

Which venue are you most likely to watch a musical theatre production at?

a)

Receiving Theatre

b)

Arts Centre

c)

Multi-use Space

14.

The West End in London is made up of which type of venue?

a)

Receiving Theatre

b)

Arts Centre

c)

Multi-use Space

15.

Which venue are you most likely to watch an amateur artist at?

a)

Receiving Theatre

b)

Arts Centre

c)

Multi-use Space

16.

Which venue are you most likely to watch a local artist at?

a)

Receiving Theatre

b)

Arts Centre

c)

Multi-use Space

17.

Which venue are you most likely to watch a circus at?

a)

Receiving Theatre

b)

Arts Centre

c)

Multi-use Space

18.

Which venue are you most likely to watch a tv programme filming at?

a)

Receiving Theatre

b)

Arts Centre

c)

Multi-use Space

19.

Which venue are you most likely to attend a festival at?

a)

Receiving Theatre

b)

Arts Centre

c)

Multi-use Space

20.

Arenas, sports venues and outdoor spaces are classed as...

a)

Receiving Theatres

b)

Arts Centres

c)

Multi-use Spaces

21.

Producing Theatres are...

a)

theatres with a resident ensemble/production company

b)

production companies without a permanent base in which to perform. These companies perform their work in venues such as receiving theatres, arts centres and other multi-use spaces

22.

Touring Performance Companies are...

a)

theatres with a resident ensemble/production company

b)

production companies without a permanent base in which to perform. These companies perform their work in venues such as receiving theatres, arts centres and other multi-use spaces

23.

Some performance ensembles based in producing theatres also tour their work

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Producing theatres don't receive work from touring companies

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Performance ensembles based in producing theatres don't tour their work

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Some producing theatres also receive work from touring companies

a)

True

b)

False

27.

... perform their work in venues such as receiving theatres, arts centres and other multi-use spaces

a)

Touring Performance Companies...

b)

Producing Theatres...

28.

Sellers and ??? of ??? Equipment (Pick Two)

a)

Buyers

b)

Installers

c)

Technical

d)

Sound

e)

Lighting

29.

Where would I get costume and/or props from?

a)

Hire Company

b)

Transport Company

c)

Sellers and Installers of Technical Equipment

30.

Where would I get scenery from?

a)

Hire Company

b)

Transport Company

c)

Sellers and Installers of Technical Equipment

31.

I want someone to pick up and deliver my set from one venue to another. Which company should I use?

a)

Hire Company

b)

Transport Company

c)

Sellers and Installers of Technical Equipment

32.

Which service company transports equipment and materials for touring companies?

a)

Hire Company

b)

Transport Company

c)

Sellers and Installers of Technical Equipment

33.

Which company can I buy sound equipment from?

a)

Hire Company

b)

Transport Company

c)

Sellers and Installers of Technical Equipment

34.

Which company can I use to get someone to come and install lighting equipment for me?

a)

Hire Company

b)

Transport Company

c)

Sellers and Installers of Technical Equipment

35.

The National Lottery

a)

Public Sector

b)

Private Sector

c)

Third Sector Funding

36.

The Arts Council England

a)

Public Sector

b)

Private Sector

c)

Third Sector Funding

37.

Sponsorship

a)

Public Sector

b)

Private Sector

c)

Third Sector Funding

38.

Investors

a)

Public Sector

b)

Private Sector

c)

Third Sector Funding

39.

Trusts

a)

Public Sector

b)

Private Sector

c)

Third Sector Funding

40.

Do trusts and charities monitor the implementation of their funding i.e. do they check you are doing what you said you would with their money?

a)

Yes

b)

No

41.

Theatre Angels don't expect anything in return

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Money from public funders has to be paid back

a)

True

b)

False

43.

The National Lottery and Arts Council England have specific criteria you have to meet to get funding.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Broadcast Entertainment Cinematograph Theatre Union (BECTU)

a)

union for those working in production (including box office and front of house) and/or technical roles

b)

union for musicians

c)

union for actors, dancers, other performers and stage management

45.

Musicians Union (MU)

a)

union for those working in production (including box office and front of house) and/or technical roles

b)

union for musicians

c)

union for actors, dancers, other performers and stage management

46.

Equity

a)

union for those working in production (including box office and front of house) and/or technical roles

b)

union for musicians

c)

union for actors, dancers, other performers and stage management

47.

Which union would an actor be best using?

a)

Equity

b)

Musicians Union

c)

BECTU

48.

Which union would a dancer be best using?

a)

Equity

b)

Musicians Union

c)

BECTU

49.

Which union would a front of house manager be best using?

a)

Equity

b)

Musicians Union

c)

BECTU

50.

Which union would an usher be best using?

a)

Equity

b)

Musicians Union

c)

BECTU

51.

Which union would a singer be best using?

a)

Equity

b)

Musicians Union

c)

BECTU

52.

Which union would a drummer be best using?

a)

Equity

b)

Musicians Union

c)

BECTU

53.

Unisons offer support and ??? for artists and production workers

a)

guidance

b)

discounts

c)

refreshments

54.

Unisons can help with... (select two)

a)

negotiation of minimum wage

b)

negotiation of working conditions

c)

getting free holidays

d)

make-up tips

e)

where to get the best lunch in your area

55.

Unisons can't help with... (select three)

a)

negotiation of minimum wage

b)

negotiation of working conditions

c)

getting free holidays

d)

make-up tips

e)

where to get the best lunch in your area

56.

Unisons can help with... (select two)

a)

handling of disputes between employees and employers

b)

advice for freelancers on tax and National Insurance

c)

the correct sunscreen to use in France

d)

selecting memes

57.

Which organisation can offer networking opportunities, information about insurance and pensions, information and updates about changes to relevant legislation?

a)

Union

b)

Service Company

c)

Funding Organisation

d)

Venue

e)

Production Company