NEW
Font size
WorksheetsParts of the Stage Test
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
The draperies covering the proscenium opening, separating the audience from the stage.
Grand Drape
Wings
Apron
Fourth Wall
Offstage spaces to the sides of the acting area.
Wings
Apron
Fourth Wall
Arena Stage
The part of the stage extending past the proscenium arch toward the audience.
Apron
Fourth Wall
Arena Stage
Thrust Stage
A stage constructed so that the audience can sit on all sides; also known as “theatre-in-the-round.”
Arena Stage
Thrust Stage
House
Upstage
A stage that extends into the seating area. The audience sits on three sides of the stage.
Thrust Stage
House
Upstage
Downstage
Section of the theater where the audience sits.
House
Upstage
Downstage
Backstage
When standing center, the area behind the actor.
(Where the man is standing).
Upstage
Downstage
Backstage
Blocking
When standing center stage, the area in front of the actor. (Where the woman is standing).
Downstage
Backstage
Blocking
Cross
The entire area behind the stage, including the dressing rooms
Backstage
Blocking
Cross
Exit
An actor’s move from one side of the stage to another
Cross
Exit
Enter
Green Room
Leaving the stage
Exit
Enter
Green Room
Orchestra
Coming from offstage to onstage
Enter
Green Room
Orchestra
Off Stage
The area in front of the stage, designed to accommodate musicians.
Orchestra Pit
Off Stage
On Stage
Raked Stage
Any part of the stage that the audience cannot see
Off Stage
On Stage
Raked Stage
Proscenium Arch Stage
Any part of the stage that is visible to the audience
On Stage
Raked Stage
Proscenium Arch Stage
Grand Drape
A slanted stage, where upstage is slightly higher than downstage
Raked Stage
Proscenium Arch Stage
Grand Drape
Wings
Which lettered space is down stage right?
A
C
G
I
Which lettered space on the diagram is Left Center?
B
D
F
I
Where in the theater does the audience sit?
Backstage
Booth
Box office
House
Which lettered space is Up Right?
A
D
G
B
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
What part of the stage is the blue arrow pointing to?
Apron
Proscenium Arch
House
Wings
House directions are from whose perspective?
The Musicians
The Designer
The Actor
The Audience
Stage directions are from whose perspective?
The Actor
The Audience
The Designer
The Musicians
What is the area of the stage farthest away from the audience?
Stage Right
Downstage
Centerstage
Upstage
Which area of the stage is closest to the audience?
Stage Left
Downstage
Centerstage
Upstage
What do we call the author of a play?
Conductor
Director
Maestro
Playwright
What curtain is the arrow pointing to?
Leg
Border
Grand Drape
Apron
Which curtain is the arrow pointing to?
Border
Legs
Apron
Grand Drape
A large piece of painted fabric, much like the cyc, but painted to resemble some thing or some place, is called a _________, or ________________ .
DROP, BACKDROP
SCRIM, FLOOR POCKETS
CALL BOARD, UPSTAGE TRAVELER
SCENE SHOP, COSTUME SHOP
The lighting positions over the stage are called the ____________.
FOH
Alcoves
Electrics
Floor Pockets
Pipes that can be lowered and raised, and are used to hang scenery in the air until it is needed are called ____________.
Drops
Tormentors
Teasers
Battens
The ________________ are the people that watch and listen to a play.
actresses
actors
fly operators
audience
What is "the booth?"
Where tickets are sold
Where the props are kept
Where the audience sits
Where the lights and sound are controlled
What system brings drops and curtains into and out of the stage view?
Deus-Ex-Machina System
The Fly System
The Batten
The Cyclorama
#5 on the drawing is called...
The Pit
The Apron
The Wings
The House
Where is the actor?
Upstage center
Downstage center
Where is the actor?
Center stage right
Center stage left
