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Nonverbals and Stage movement

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   , not words, are the basis of most characterizations, the art of acting without speaking is the first phase of your training as an actor.

2.

Much of our daily communication is without

(a)  

3.

__________during a conversation is vital. It shows attentiveness and interest in what is being said.

a)

Facial expression

b)

Eye contact

c)

Spatial behavior

d)

Paralinguistics

4.

________ is how a word is stated to explain emotion

a)

Paralinguistic

b)

Eye contact

c)

Spatial behavior

d)

Facial expressions

5.

__________ is/are physical body motions express emotions

a)

Gestures

b)

Paralinguistic

c)

Spatial behavior

d)

Facial expressions

6.

You are judged by your (a)   and manner and later by what you say and how you say it

7.

Your body is the actor’s tool for expressing your character’s (a)   .

8.

When working on facial expressions there are many tips check all of the following were discussed in class

a)

Sit in front of a mirror

b)

Determine what works and doesnt work

c)

Examine what is natural and unnatural

d)

It is possible to tell a story with your face

9.

Based on nonverbals describe this character's personality

4 lines
10.

Examine the nonverbals in this picture. What can you tell about the woman's character?

4 lines
11.

Examine the character standing. Based on her nonverbals what can you know about her personality?

4 lines
12.

Body Language: Move your elbows ________ your body

a)

close to

b)

away from

c)

in circles around

d)

flowing with

13.

Arms and hands should move in _______

a)

downstage areas

b)

straight lines

c)

curves

d)

T- Rex arms

14.

Make your gestures with your _______ hand

a)

upstage

b)

downstage

c)

profile right

d)

1/4 position

15.

Number 1 is which stage direction?

a)

DR- Down Stage Right

b)

DL- Down Stage Left

c)

UR- Up Stage Right

d)

UL- Up Stage Left

16.
What is it called whenyou draw attention to yourself when the focus should be on another actor? 
a)
Cheating Out
b)
Upstaging
c)
Stage Business
d)
Traveling 
17.
What is a stage called that is slightly tilted from back to front? 
a)
Sloped
b)
Raked
c)
Alpine
d)
Concaved
18.
What is the middle section of a stage called? 
a)
Middle Stage
b)
Epicenter
c)
Center Stage
d)
Highpoint
19.
What are the offstage areas to the left and right of the stage called? 
a)
Sidelines
b)
Offsides
c)
Whales
d)
Wings
20.
Slightly turning your body toward the audience is called what?
a)
Stapling
b)
Twisting
c)
Cheating Out
d)
Cheating Up
21.

A theater with seating on all four sides of the stage is called what?

a)

Theatre in the Round

b)

Circular Theatre

c)

Rounded Stage

d)

Theatre Around

22.
What is term for the middle part of the stage at the front?
a)
Up Center
b)
Down Left
c)
Down Center
d)
Down Right
23.
What is the term for a movement across a stage? 
a)
Jaunt
b)
Cross
c)
Trip
d)
Counter
24.

Number 2, is what stage direction?

a)

UC- Up Stage Center

b)

C- Center Stage

c)

DC- Down Stage Center

25.

Number 3, is what stage direction?

a)

UL- Up Stage Left

b)

DL- Down Stage Left

c)

UR- Up Stage Right

d)

DR- Down Stage Right

26.

Number 4, is what stage direction?

a)

C- Center Stage

b)

CR- Center Right

c)

CL- Center Left

27.

Number 5, is what stage direction?

a)

M- Middle Stage

b)

MC- Middle Stage Center

c)

C- Center Stage

d)

UC- Up Stage Center

28.

Number 9, is what stage direction?

a)

DR- Down Stage Right

b)

UR- Up Stage Right

c)

DL- Down Stage Left

d)

UL- Up Stage Left

29.

This stage is a performance space with audience members on only one side.

a)

Thrust Stage

b)

Arena Stage

c)

Proscenium Stage

30.

This stage is a performance space with audience members on three sides.

a)

Thrust Stage

b)

Arena Stage

c)

Proscenium Stage

31.

This stage is a performance space with audience members on all four sides (all around).

a)

Thrust Stage

b)

Arena Stage

c)

Proscenium Stage

32.

_________ high chest, free movements, broad gestures

a)

Positive Emotions

b)

Negative Emotions

33.

Always keep the (a)   in mind, direct actions to them

34.

Before determining a gesture, consult your _______ to see what it says about your character?

a)

script

b)

movie version

c)

director

d)

instincts

35.

If the dialogue is what the actor says, and the action is what the character does, then the ________ is what the character ultimately means

a)

subtext/ paralinguistics

b)

dialogue

c)

script

d)

director

36.

_______cross upstage of seated characters

a)

Do

b)

Do not

37.

_______ move forward with your upstage foot

a)

Do

b)

Do not

38.

_______ stay in character when leaving the stage until you are out of sight of the audience

a)

Do

b)

Do not

39.

________ move on important lines, laugh lines or while the audience is reacting

a)

Do

b)

Do not

40.

Cross downstage of furniture or characters who are standing

a)

Do

b)

Don't

41.

Identify the area of the stage AND the actor's foot position.

a)

DownStage

b)

Apron

c)

Full Front

d)

Profile

e)

CenterStage

42.

Identify the area of the stage AND the actor's foot position.

a)

3/4 to the Back

b)

Stage Left

c)

Stage Right

d)

3/4 to the Front

e)

Profile

43.

Identify the area of the stage AND the actor's foot position.

a)

Centerstage

b)

Up Center

c)

Down Center

d)

3/4 to the Front

e)

3/4 to the Back

44.

Q4: What is this Stage Position (Princess Leia)?

a)

Right Profile

b)

Full Back

c)

Left Profile

d)

1/4 Left

45.

Q3: What is this Stage Position?

a)

Left Profile

b)

1/4 Right

c)

Full Front

d)

3/4 Left

46.

Q5: What is this Stage Position (Luke & Leia)?

a)

Profile

b)

Full Back

c)

Full Front

d)

3/4 Left

47.

Q6: What is this Stage Position?

a)

Left Profile

b)

Full Back

c)

1/4 Right

d)

3/4 Right

48.

Q9: What is this Stage Position (Luke Skywalker)?

a)

Profile Left

b)

Profile Right

c)

Full Front

d)

3/4 Left

49.

Q8: What is this Stage Position (Han Solo)?

a)

Left Profile

b)

1/4 Right

c)

Full Front

d)

3/4 Left

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