WorksheetsSafety in Theatre
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which of following statements best defines what 'theatre safety' is?
Keeping the crews, cast and audience free from harm, danger, injury or risk.
A vocal or physical warm-up done before class or rehearsal.
Putting everyone lives at risk.
Developing an "unsafe attitude."
What is meant by developing a "safety attitude?"
Putting everyone lives at risk.
Keeping the audience warm and dry.
Always thinking, feeling, and acting in safest manner for everyone concerned.
Avoiding safety precautions in the theatre.
Why would an accident happen in a theatre?
Carelessness
Taking unnecessary risks
Being in a hurry
All of the above
Theatre safety must be rehearsed until it becomes part of the everyday routine.
True
False
During rehearsal for a play, you notice that there is a wire on the stage floor that isn't taped properly and an actor or stage crew can easily trip and fall because of this wire. Who do you report this hazard too?
Stage Manager
Actor
Lighting Designer
Playwright
As an actor, which of the following would you wear to rehearsal to AVOID physical injury?
Skinny fit jeans
Swim Trunks
Sweater
Loose clothing
Which of the following should be practiced when lifting heavy objects?
Avoid bending knees.
Hold your breath.
Bend the knees, keep the body erect and push upward with the legs.
Posture doesn't matter.
What you should do when moving set pieces or scenery?
Move objects alone.
Drag across the stage.
Order others around telling them to move the set pieces and scenery.
Ask for assistance.
Avoid wearing proper clothing, shoes, and safety goggles when working backstage or in the scene shop.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT recommended to be worn while working backstage?
Actors should stand in a certain way during warm-ups to avoid injury. Which of the following stance is recommended for when actors engage in a physical warm-up?
