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Theater and Arts

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

PLOT

a)

This is what happens in the play. Plot refers to the action; the basic storyline of the play.

b)

The main idea or lesson to be learned from the play.

c)

The one who move the action, or plot, of the play forward.

d)

The written by the playwright and spoken by the characters in the play.

2.

Where is upstage

a)

The front of the stage

b)

The back

c)

The middle

d)

None of the above

3.

Where is down stage

a)

The back

b)

The front

c)

Behind

d)

The middle

4.
Responsible for leading rehearsals, hiring, actors, and the overall vision of a production.
a)
Producer
b)
Makeup Artist
c)
Prop Master
d)
Director
5.

The character opposing the protagonist.

a)

Comedy

b)

Act

c)

Climax

d)

Antagonist

6.
Dialogue
a)
the chapters in a drama/play
b)
characters in a drama/play
c)
what the actors say in a drama/play
d)
tools used to bring a scence
7.

The line spoken just before your line, or the signal to enter or perform another action.

a)

Breaking Character

b)

Cue

c)

Compass Direction

d)

Black Out

8.

Turning point in the action of a play.

a)

Climax

b)

Spectacle

c)

Conflict

d)

Act

9.
In charge of creating routines for dance and movement during a production, most often during a musical.
a)
Prop Master
b)
Actress
c)
Choreographer
d)
Stage Makeup
10.
Builds and designs sets for a production.  Works closely with director to get a sense of where the action is taking place.
a)
Set Designer
b)
Producer
c)
Costume Designer
d)
Music Director
11.
Responsible for announcing "cues" during a production for lights, sound, sets, props, and actors during a show.
a)
Actress
b)
Stage Manager
c)
Sound Designer
d)
Stage Makeup Artist
12.
In charge of rehearsing with the orchestra or "pit" for music and also helps direct the actors while they sing on stage.
a)
Sound Designer
b)
Choreographer
c)
Set Designer
d)
Music Director
13.
Funds or pays for the costs during a production and hires a director for a show.
a)
Director
b)
Tech/Stage Crew
c)
Actress
d)
Producer
14.
Reads the script and delivers lines on stage to portray a character in a production.
a)
Prop Master
b)
Actor/Actress
c)
Sound Designer
d)
Stage Makeup Artist
15.
Creates the "lighting look" for different scenes and must work with the director and set designer.
a)
Sound Designer
b)
Lighting Designer
c)
Tech/Stage Crew
d)
Director
16.
Responsible for leading rehearsals, hiring, actors, and the overall vision of a production.
a)
Producer
b)
Makeup Artist
c)
Prop Master
d)
Director
17.
Creates the sound track for the production by making a collection of music and sounds for the show.
a)
Choreographer
b)
Director
c)
Sound Designer
d)
Lighting Designer
18.
Develops and creates the clothing the actors and actresses will wear to portray a character in a production.
a)
Stage Manager
b)
Costume Designer
c)
Music Director
d)
Set Designer
19.
Responsible for moving scenery, placement of props, and takes directions from the Stage Manager.
a)
Tech/Stage Crew
b)
Prop Master
c)
Director
d)
Producer
20.

Elements are varied and complex, and may include the physical presence of the actors, the colors and shapes of the costumes and scenery, sound and music, drama and emotions expressed by the playwright

a)

Theater

b)

Architecture

c)

Visual

d)

Photography

21.

A basic theater stage that space can be any kind of structure that maintains its original architectural elements intact such as warehouse gyms

a)

PROSCENIUM or PICTURE FRAME STAGE

b)

Created and found

c)

Thrust stage

d)

ARENA or CIRCLE STAGE

22.

A basic theater stage that the action takes place behind the proscenium opening or frame

a)

PROSCENIUM or PICTURE FRAME STAGE

b)

Created and found

c)

Thrust stage

d)

ARENA or CIRCLE STAGE

23.

A basic theater stage that has three –quarter-seating arranged in a semicircle that encloses the stage protruding the center

a)

PROSCENIUM or PICTURE FRAME STAGE

b)

Created and found

c)

Thrust stage

d)

ARENA or CIRCLE STAGE

24.

A basic theater stage may either be raised a few feet above the floor with seats rising from the floor level

a)

PROSCENIUM or PICTURE FRAME STAGE

b)

Created and found

c)

Thrust stage

d)

ARENA or CIRCLE STAGE