WorksheetsTheatre Final
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
The counterweight system with ropes and pulleys that raises and lowers lights and scenery is called...
the sound system
the fly system
the solar system
the clearcom system
Acting without speaking or sound effects, the depends upon movement, gestures, posture and facial expressions is called...
pantomime
stand up comedy
oral interpretation
improvisation
The rising or falling in the pitch/TONE of your voice is called...
enunciation
inflection
intonation
diction
The emphasis put on a specific word, syllable or phrase when speaking is called...
intonation
projection
diction
inflection
The way a person sits or stands is called their...
posture
gesture
makeup
facial expression
Movement of the eyebrows, lips, nostrils and cheeks to convey emotions is call
posturing
gesturing
facial expression
character analysis
The area of the stage furthest away from the audience is called...
downstage
upstage
stage right
stage left
The area of the stage closest to the audience is called...
upstage
stage right
downstage
stage left
The are of the stage shown here, from the actors point of view is called...
orchestra pit
wings
stage left
stage right
The are of the stage shown here, from the actors point of view is called...
stage left
stage right
foyer
dressing rooms
The are of the stage shown here, from the actors point of view is called...
stage left
stage right
centerstage
orchestra pit
The area of the stage shown here, not visible to the audience, where actors wait before going on stage is called...
wings
legs
arms
head, shoulders, knees and toes... knees and toes
The term "props" is short for...
preposition
proposition
properties
predisposition
Who is credited with the creation of theatre?
Romans
Greeks
Vikings
The Mortytown Locos
Women were allowed to watch and perform in Greek plays
true
false
Awards given for excellence in Broadway Theatre are called...
Grammy's
Emmy's
Tony's
ESPY's
The area above the audience, from which lights are hung is called the...
catwalk
runway
end zone
Citadel of Ricks
The catwalk gets its name because it must be crossed very carefully, just like a cat walks.
true
false
The ability to make a sound, especially the voice, heard at a distance is called
directing
inflection
intonation
projection
The purpose of a play is to...
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
All of these
The term "Thespian" is related to Thespis, the guy who first took the stage in Ancient Greece.
true
false
Lights and sound are only used because they are really cool.
true
false
One difference between Greek and Roman theatre is that Greek theatre was influenced by religion, and Roman theatre was meant for entertainment.
true
false
Women were allowed to perform in Roman plays.
true
false
There are currently 26 categories for the Tony awards.
true
false
