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WorksheetsTheatres and Planning
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
What type of theatre do we have at Parkland high school?
Thrust
Flexible stage
raked stage
Proscenium
What is a black box theatre
a theatre that extends forward to the audience
a type of theatre that create a picture
A theatre that allows you to create your own type of audience seating.
a dark room in the theater used to store things.
Why is it important to read the text as designers?
So we can sleep at night
so we understand the world of the characters.
so we know just the main character
so we can get candy
A thrust stage allows actors to:
say hi to their parents
break the fourth wall and create an interactive performance
see how many people are in the audience.
take the audience backstage
The first curtains in a theater is called:
the red curtains
a teaser
riser
the grand drape
The curtain at the back of the theatre is called
traveler
risers
legs
second drape
The curtains off stage that create entrances and exits are called?
borders
legs
openers
teaser
The curtains that are used to hide lights are called:
teasers or borders
legs
shoulder curtain
traveler
What is one great source of material for building big set pieces?
leather
buying what we need
foam
a plastic bag
Why is a proscenium stage the most common stage
It creates a picture for the audience
it is easy to build
You can move the audience around
Because theatre people like it.
which of following is a benefit of planning?
helps in avoiding confusion and misunderstanding
ensures clarity in thought and action
useless and redundant activities are minimised or eliminated
all of above
A kind of a platform in a theatre on which actors perform.
stage
stalls
orchestra pit
circle
Where is upstage
The front of the stage
The back
The middle
None of the above
Where is down stage
The back
The front
Behind
The middle
The time and place a play occurs is the...
setting
cast
act
The person in charge of the play is the...
set
director
protagonist
What is the part of the stage between the audience and the front curtain?
House
Proscenium arch
Center stage
Apron
Where in the theater does the audience sit?
Backstage
Booth
Box office
House
When an actor is waiting to enter the next scene, where does he/she stand?
In the booth
In the wings
On the apron
In the green room
Name the part of the stage through which the audience views the play.
Stage apron
Wings
Legs
Proscenium arch
