WorksheetsTechnical Theatre - Parts of the Theatre
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the name of the acting area in front of proscenium arch?
The garden
The front yard
The apron
None of the above
What is the name of the area where audience sits?
The spa
The playground
The house
The Romper Room
What is the name of the white, curtain-like structure that covers the back wall?
scrim
legs
Cyclorama
the tent
What is the Greek name of the aisle-like area that separates the lower and upper seating areas?
Kaopectate
Diazoma
Influenza
Isle
What do we call a curtain/drape that opens and closes and runs across the entire stage?
a cover
a mask
a runner
a traveler
Which area of theatre includes a box office, restroom, concession stand, and waiting area?
Front of House
the party room
the cool place
the deck
What do you call shorter drapes on stage that are used to hide the lights and power cords from the audience? (See the blue curtains in this picture.)
teasers
headers
overhead travelers
sky skirts
What is the name of the narrower curtains on the sides of a stage used to block sightlines from the audience? (See the blue curtains in the picture.)
Cages
Legs
Arms
Hiding curtains
What is the name of the performer prep areas created by legs on the outer edges of the stage?
the dugout
the restroom
the wings
Bikini Bottom
In a short paragraph, explain why the Front of House crew (ushers, ticket booth/concession workers) is so important to the success of a production.
