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Theater Careers and the Space of the Theater

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This person is responsible for creating any dance moves or fight scenes. They must have an in depth knowledge of dance to be able to teach the dancers. 
a)
Choreographer
b)
Dramaturg
c)
Executive Producer
d)
Orchestra
2.
This person makes all creative decisions for the play. They will also instruct the actors on blocking and line delivery. 
a)
Leading Actor
b)
Director
c)
Lighting Technician
d)
Marketing Team
3.
This person designs everything that the actors will wear. 
a)
Costume Designer
b)
Dramaturg
c)
Assistant to the Director
d)
Lighting Technician
4.
These people are responsible for operating the sound board and any recorded music during rehearsals and performances. 
a)
Lighting Technicians
b)
Sound Technicians
c)
Orchestra
d)
Dancers
5.
This person designs the set. They will create the "sense of place" for the play by creating backdrops, furniture, or scenery. 
a)
Featured Actress
b)
Choreographer
c)
Lighting Designer
d)
Scenic Designer
6.
These people are responsible for operating the light board during rehearsals and performances. 
a)
Lighting Technicians
b)
Sound Technicians
c)
Orchestra
d)
Dancers
7.
These people play the character roles in the performance. They must be very disciplined to remember lines and blocking and behave in a believable way. 
a)
Dramaturgs
b)
Costume Crew
c)
Promotions Team
d)
Actors
8.

Provides the creative vision and manages the overall staging of a production

a)

Director

b)

Marketing Officer

c)

Front of House Manager

9.

Supports the audience, helps with ticketing, and makes sure the production runs efficiently.

a)

Playwright

b)

Front of House Manager

c)

Actor

10.
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)

Conductor

11.

Where in the theater does the audience sit?

a)

Backstage

b)

Booth

c)

Box office

d)

House

12.

What type of stage has the audience on four sides of the stage?

a)

Proscenium

b)

Thrust

c)

Arena

d)

Black Box

e)

Immersive

13.

What type of stage has the audience on three sides of the stage?

a)

Proscenium

b)

Thrust

c)

Arena

d)

Black Box

e)

Immersive

14.

What type of stage has the audience on one side of the stage?

a)

Proscenium

b)

Thrust

c)

Arena

d)

Black Box

e)

Immersive

15.

What is the area of the stage in front of the main drape called?

a)

Crossover

b)

Apron

c)

Wing

d)

Leg

16.

What is the booth located at the back of the house called?

a)

Stage Management Booth

b)

Front of House Booth

c)

Sound and Lighting Booth

d)

Director's Booth

17.

What is the name of the backstage area where actors wait and scenery is stored during a production?

a)

Crossover

b)

Legs

c)

Wings

d)

Apron

18.

What is the area called in front of the stage where the musicians sit?

a)

Apron

b)

Proscenium Arch

c)

Orchestra Pit

d)

Wings

19.

What stage area is Aladdin located in?

a)

Downstage Center

b)

Upstage Center

c)

Center

d)

Upstage Right

20.

What stage area is Simba located in?

a)

Upstage Left

b)

Downstage Right

c)

Upstage Right

d)

Downstage Left

21.

The part of the stage furthest away from the audience

a)

Upstage

b)

Downstage

22.

The part of the stage closest to the audience

a)

Upstage

b)

Downstage

23.

Items carried by an actor; small items on set used by actors

a)

Scene

b)

Props

c)

Backdrop

d)

Cues

24.

Where is the actor?

a)

Downstage Right

b)

Upstage Left

25.

Where is the actor?

a)

Upstage center

b)

Downstage center

26.

Where did the actor move?

a)

Upstage

b)

Downstage

27.

Where is the actor?

a)

Downstage left

b)

Downstage right