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Worksheets3rd Form Theatre Arts Performing Arts Examination
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 44mins
Which of the following is NOT a tool of performance?
Voice
Mime
Body
Space
A stage is
a flat surface.
a building where actors act in.
a performing space.
something you find in every school.
Which of the following is not an example of a performing art?
Circus show
Magic act
Dance production
Wrestling match
Identify the Thrust Stage.
Identify which stage has a Proscenium Arch
The precise movement and positioning on stage is called ____________
crossing
setting
moving
blocking
Why was the stage labeled UP stage and DOWN stage
because the first stages used to be tilted upwards in the back for the audience to see clearly
because it seemed okay to do that
because you look up if you're upstage
because you fall down a lot when you are downstage
Stage directions are ALWAYS given from the
Director's point of view
parents point of view
Audience point of view
Actor's point of view
Number 1 is which stage direction?
DR- Down Stage Right
DL- Down Stage Left
UR- Up Stage Right
UL- Up Stage Left
Number 2, is what stage direction?
UC- Up Stage Center
C- Center Stage
DC- Down Stage Center
Number 3, is what stage direction?
UL- Up Stage Left
DL- Down Stage Left
UR- Up Stage Right
DR- Down Stage Right
Number 4, is what stage direction?
C- Center Stage
CR- Center Right
CL- Center Left
Number 5, is what stage direction?
M- Middle Stage
MC- Middle Stage Center
C- Center Stage
UC- Up Stage Center
Number 6, is what stage direction?
CR- Center Stage Right
L- Left Stage
R-Right Stage
CL- Center Stage Left
Number 8, is what stage direction?
C- Center Stage
UC- Up Stage Center
UM- Up Stage Middle
DC- Down Stage Center
Number 9, is what stage direction?
DR- Down Stage Right
UR- Up Stage Right
DL- Down Stage Left
UL- Up Stage Left
You are asked to play a child answering their mother, however, the lines are all the same words, "yes mommy." Which tool of voice would you change to show how the character feels?
Pitch
Tone
Volume
Projection
While onstage, you are supposed to be whispering but the Director says that he cannot hear you. What would he tell you to do?
Raise your volume
Change your tone
Project your voice
Speak faster
In comedy scene, a big, strong man sees a mouse. Which tool of voice should he change to make the scene most comical?
He should raise his volume
He speak faster
He should pronounce his words differently
He raise his pitch from low to high
My job is to run the show from back stage, calling cues to the booth and making sure everyone is doing their jobs.
Stage hand
Director
Techie
Stage Manager
I usually invest my own money into the show, and if the show does well, I'll take a percentage of the profits.
Director
Designer
Producer
Stage hand
My job in the theatre is to embody the show's characters.
Actor
Designer
Producer
Techie
This person is in charge of the artistic elements of a production. This person will often have the initial creative idea (‘concept’) for a production, will work with the actors in rehearsal, and will collaborate with designers and the technical team to realise this idea in performance.
Producer
Actor
Stage Manager
Director
This person is responsible for the design of the set for a performance. They will work closely with the director and other designers so that there is unity between all the designs and the needs of the performance.
Designer
Set Designer
Show Designer
Light Designer
A performer who studies another’s role so that they can take over when needed.
Second Choice
Understudy
Backup-Study
Overstudy
This person selects a pool of directors, actors and designers. They re in charge of artistic decisions and work closely with the producer.
Director
Managing Director
Artistic Director
House Manager
These people shift the sets/props during technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances
Scenic Designer
Props Master
Stage Crew
Costumers
Whose opinion does the set designer need to create the design of play?
Actors
Producer
House manager
Director
What is the style of this set design?
Realism
Fantasy
Symbolism
Minimalism
What perspective is a floor plan from?
Bird's eye (above)
Audience (from the front)
Elevation (examining the height of the set)
Horizon (as related to a focal point)
What are the main attributes of a character that a costume can portray?
The Hobbies and Interests of character
The Level of Intelligence
Age, gender, social background
Relationships
A costume designer must consider the ____________ as they design the costume. The costume should reflect the personality of this person.
Character
Story
Concept
Emotion
The costume must __________ or work with what is happening physically in the play.
Function
Character
Story
Emotion
This costume most clearly communicates _____________.
Character
Story
Emotion
Time Period
