WorksheetsTechnical Theatre
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
An arena stage encourages actor-audience participation.
True
False
What is a dimmer?
usually hung at the front of the house
Something that regulates light intensity
metal disks with patterned cutouts
something that throws focused light on an actor
What is a followspot?
movable flaps that control the beam of light
Something that throws focused light on an actor
pipes that hold lights
something that throws diffused soft-edged pools of light
Music can be used without a royalty payment if it is in the public domain.
True
False
What is the heart of the sound system?
sound board
speaker
amplifier
microphone
What are used to amplify sound?
speakers
sound board
microphones
compact disc
What is a production's costume plan?
production guide
closet list
costume plot
costume plan
If you can't get a true period costume, you might need to aim for modified authenticity.
True
False
The purpose of stage makeup is to make an actor
more visible.
older.
more attractive.
all of these.
A realistic play requires
professional makeup.
bold makeup.
a natural touch.
imaginative makeup.
A fantastical play requires
professional makeup.
bold makeup.
a natural touch.
imaginative makeup.
Spirit gum is used as
a prop.
an adhesive.
a coloring.
scar material.
A prop manager has to choose _______________, such as furniture and lighting fixtures, which establish the setting and illuminate details about the characters.
Decorative props
hand props
set props
analog props
What type of props, such as paintings, tell a lot about the characters and add important realistic or symbolic details to the set?
decorative props
set props
hand props
analog props
Which theatre job ensures that the audience is able to hear the performance?
props crew
costume designer
lighting crew
sound designer
