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Basic Theatre Terms

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An event where the director reviews actors to determine who will play the different roles. A short piece, usually a monologue, is used to showcase an actor’s abilities.

a)

Rehearse

b)

Audition

c)

Ensemble

2.

The text of a play, or movie/ show which gives actors lines to speak. it may also include notes about characters, setting, expression, and movement.

a)

Line

b)

Script

c)

Cast

3.

The company of actors who perform together.

a)

Cast

b)

Monolague

c)

Ensemble

4.

The movement directions an actor will follow in a scene (entering, exiting, crossing to different places on stage, actions), written using stage directions.

a)

Blocking

b)

Lines

c)

Rehearse

5.

The conversation onstage between two or more actors.

a)

Dialogue

b)

Monolague

c)

Script

6.

The final rehearsal before the first performance. It uses all costumes, props, lighting, and sound cues. 

a)

Blocking

b)

Rehearse

c)

Dress Rearsal

7.

Large pieces (furniture, objects, walls, etc) used to help the audience see the scenes setting.

a)

Set/ Scenery

b)

Flat

c)

Fourth Wall

8.

A speech performed by one character.

a)

Dialogue

b)

Monolague

c)

Script

9.

The group of actors chosen to play the different roles in a production.

a)

Cast

b)

Audition

c)

Ensemble

10.

An imaginary wall between the audience and the actors onstage or in film. When you “break this wall" you include the audience in your scene by speaking to them or looking at the camera. 

a)

Flat

b)

Fourth Wall

c)

Set/ Scenery

11.

When props or costume pieces are set onstage before the show begins.

a)

Set/ Scenery

b)

Open Body

c)

Preset

12.

The word/sentences an actor speaks on their turn. 

a)

Line

b)

Dialogue

c)

Script

13.

Angling your body and face toward the audience as much as possible.

a)

Blocking

b)

Open Body

c)

Audition

14.

To practice over and over in order to improve skills for performance.

a)

Rehearse

b)

Blocking

c)

Dress Rehearsal

15.

A piece of scenery used to create a location. Usually made of wood or a mixture of wood and canvas.

a)

Set/ Scenery

b)

Flat

c)

Preset