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Careers in Theatre

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This person is responsible for creating any dance moves or fight scenes in a theater production. They must have an in-depth knowledge of dance to be able to teach the performers.

a)

Choreographer

b)

Orchestra

c)

Executive Producer

2.

In a theater production, this person will learn the same role as another actor and will perform that role if the originally cast actor becomes sick or unable to perform. 

a)

Props Master/ Mistress

b)

Director

c)

Stage Manager

d)

Understudy

3.

In a theater production, this person is responsible for making all creative decisions, including instructing actors on their movements on stage (blocking) and how they deliver their lines. 

a)

Leading Actor

b)

Director

c)

Lighting Technician

d)

Marketing Team

4.

In a theater production, who is responsible for designing all the outfits that the performers will wear on stage?

a)

Costume Designer

b)

Lighting Technician

c)

Assistant to the Director

5.

In a theater production, this individual is responsible for managing all the actors backstage and in the wings. On the opening night, they step into the director's shoes to ensure the show runs exactly as the director envisioned.

a)

Understudy

b)

Musical Director

c)

Stage Manager

6.

During a theater rehearsal, these individuals are in charge of managing the sound board and any pre-recorded music. 

a)

Lighting Technicians

b)

Sound Technicians

c)

Orchestra

d)

Dancers

7.

A person is needed to write a script for a theater play. What is the job title of this person? 

a)

Playwright

b)

Director

c)

Composer

d)

Choreographer

8.

This person composes the music that the theater will perform during the show.

a)

Assistant Director

b)

Scenic Designer

c)

Composer

9.

In a theater production, this person is responsible for designing the set. They will create the "sense of place" for the performance by creating backdrops, furniture, or scenery. 

a)

Featured Actress

b)

Choreographer

c)

Lighting Designer

d)

Scenic Designer

10.

These people are responsible for operating the light board during theater rehearsals and performances. 

a)

Lighting Technicians

b)

Sound Technicians

c)

Orchestra

d)

Dancers

11.

These people play the character roles in theater productions. They must be very disciplined to remember lines and blocking and behave in a believable way.

a)

Actors

b)

Costume Crew

c)

Promotions Team

12.

This person is responsible for financing a theater production from beginning to end.

a)

Producer

b)

Design Team

c)

Director

d)

Actor

13.

Designs the physical surroundings of the theater (stage).

a)

Sound Designer

b)

Lighting Designer

c)

Scenic Designer

d)

Director

14.

In a theater production, who collaborates with the director and stage manager to ensure every prop needed for the performance is either purchased or built?

a)

Stage Crew

b)

Costume Designer

c)

Prop Master

d)

Stage Manager

15.

Whose fault is it? Consider the following scenario and decide which role is at fault.


A woman walks into a restaurant for a romantic dinner. But, there is a green light from a nearby neon sign that shines on her face, making her look old and sickly.

a)

Woman

b)

Restaurant Staff

c)

Lighting Designer of the Restaurant

16.

In a theater production, this individual is responsible for all creative decisions, including instructing the actors on their movements and how to deliver their lines.

a)

Actor

b)

Director

c)

Stage Manager

d)

Playwright

17.

In charge of creating routines for dance and movement during a theater production, most often during a musical.

a)

Prop Master

b)

Actress

c)

Choreographer

d)

Stage Makeup

18.

Builds and designs sets for a theater production.  Works closely with the director to get a sense of where the action is taking place.

a)

Set Designer

b)

Producer

c)

Costume Designer

d)

Music Director

19.

In a theater production, who is responsible for announcing "cues" for lights, sound, sets, props, and actors during a performance?

a)

Stage Manager

b)

Sound Designer

c)

Stage Makeup Artist

d)

Director

20.

In charge of rehearsing with the theater orchestra or "pit" for music and also helps direct the actors while they sing on stage.

a)

Sound Designer

b)

Choreographer

c)

Set Designer

d)

Conductor

21.

Who is responsible for financing the costs of a theater production and hiring a director for the play?

a)

Director

b)

Tech/Stage Crew

c)

Actress

d)

Producer

22.

Who is responsible for leading rehearsals, hiring actors, and the overall vision of a theater production?

a)

Producer

b)

Makeup Artist

c)

Prop Master

d)

Director

23.

Who is responsible for creating the soundtrack for a theater production by compiling a collection of music and sounds for the performance?

a)

Choreographer

b)

Director

c)

Sound Designer

d)

Lighting Designer

24.

Who works with the costume and wig department to create a facial look (old age, animal, time periods, etc.) for each actor in a theater production?

a)

Choreographer

b)

Stage Crew

c)

Director

d)

Stage Makeup Artist

25.

This person is responsible for making sure the theater audience is comfortable, concessions are stocked, and no seats are broken.

a)

Producer

b)

Stage Manager

c)

House Manager

d)

Actor

26.

Where in the theater does the audience sit to watch a play?

a)

Backstage

b)

Booth

c)

Box office

d)

House

27.

This job handles the financial (money) part of a theater production. This job is part of the entire production process and works with both the director and the script writer throughout the entirety of the production.

a)

Producer

b)

Director

c)

Script writer

d)

Stage manager

28.

In the movies, this person provides different angles so the audience can feel the intensity of a scene.

a)

Producer

b)

Cinematographer

c)

Wig Master

d)

Script writer

29.

In the movies, whose job is it to get the best shots to give the audience perspective?

a)

Video editor

b)

Cinematographer

c)

Set designer

d)

Stage manager

30.

These are the people who make sounds effects in movie productions to make the performances more believable.

a)

Sound Technicians

b)

Choreographer

c)

Foley Artists

31.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a theater production — uniting the creative team, raising the financial investment, finding the theater, and guiding the production every step of the way. (Big Boss)

a)

Sound Designer

b)

Producer

c)

Fight Director

32.

Imagine you are in a theater production. Who is the person who coordinates ALL aspects of the production and is considered the director's Right-Hand person?

a)

Lighting Designer

b)

Stage Manager

c)

Actor

33.

In a theater production, this role would involve applying prosthetics to an actor to complete their character's appearance.

a)

costume designer

b)

director

c)

makeup artist

d)

set designer