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WorksheetsVisual Setting and Characters
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 37mins
The proscenium stage is the most popular because it is the most attractive.
TRUE
FALSE
______ is the scenery and other properties (props) used to identify the location of a dramatic production.
stage set
lighting
back stage
costumes
The most important job in set design is to create a visual setting that is reflective of the tone and the time period of the scene.
TRUE
FALSE
What is so difficult for plays that require minimal or no sets.
The productions aren't as attractive
They never have large audiences.
The actors must be good enough to hold the audience's attention so they can create a visual image in the mind's eye.
The actors must be extra loud so that the audience can hear them, no matter the size of the stage.
The audience members' experience begins as the play begins on stage.
TRUE
FALSE
Brightly-colored lighting schemes in yellows, oranges, and reds can create a warm and happy feel to a set.
TRUE
FALSE
_____________ can create a feel of sadness or tragedy.
Blues, purples, and grays
Pink, purples, and green
Blues, reds, and yellows
Reds, yellows, and oranges
How many major character types are there in theatre?
5
6
3
4
A play can never have only one character.
TRUE
FALSE
Every play has to have elaborate stage scenery to be produced.
TRUE
FALSE
The main character or hero of a story.
Antagonist
Protagonist
Reflector
Romantic
A protagonist must be strong, likeable, honorable, and without flaws or weaknesses.
TRUE
FALSE
Protagonists can also be referred to as the lead, main, or starring role.
TRUE
FALSE
This is the character of a story whose role represents the enemy, competitor, or opposing force to the protagonist.
Antagonist
Reflector
Chorus
Protagonist
An antagonist often has at least one vulnerability that may be overcome by the protagonist in the resolution of the play.
TRUE
FALSE
This role represents the character or group of characters whose job it is to provide background information regarding the plot or other characters.
Antagonist
Protagonist
Chorus
Reflector
The narrator always has a specified name.
TRUE
FALSE
The chorus may appear on stage with the cast, or may be heard in a background or voiceover manner.
TRUE
FALSE
This is the love interest of the protagonist.
Reflector
Antagonist
Chorus
Romantic
The relationship between the romantic character and the protagonist always results in a happy ending.
TRUE
FALSE
The romantic interest never plays a major role in the conflict faced by the protagonist.
TRUE
FALSE
This is the best friend, ally, or confidante of the protagonist.
Antagonist
Reflector
Romantic
Narrator
The protagonist would not have a reflector, but instead, an accomplice or henchman.
TRUE
FALSE
The romantic could function in the form of a sibling, servant, or even, in some cases, a higher power.
TRUE
FALSE
Plays a role in the protagonist's victory over the antagonist and may or may not survive the events of the play.
Reflector/ Romantic
Reflector/ Narrator
Romantic/ Chorus
Reflector/ Antagonist
What is the meaning of the “costume”?
The clothing worn by characters on stage
The traditional clothing worn by the orchestra
The audience who buy the tickets to watch the show
The person who writes the plays is the…
Playwright
Director
Conductor
minor characters play a small part in the story
true
false
What type of character is this? Pennywise the evil clown!
Protagonist
Minor
Antagonist
Dynamic
Which one is not a characteristic of a protagonist?
makes mistakes
learns a lesson
works for the greater good
is always perfect
Which of these can be an antagonist
A person
nature
a group of people
All of the above
The first rule to creating a set design is to create a visual setting that is reflective of the tone and the time period of the scene.
True
False
The audience members' experience begins as they enter the theatre building and can be influenced by...
The size of the entranceway
The size of the doors
The Ushers
All of the above
Downstage left, downstage right, or upstage center are stage positions where ____________ characters should make their entrance in order to make the most significant impact on the audience.
Main/Major
Minor
These roles represent the character or group of characters whose job it is to provide background information regarding the plot or other characters.
Reflector
Romantic
Protagonist
Narrator
This is the best friend, ally, or confidante of the protagonist.
Romantic
Reflector
Antagonist
Narrator
