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WorksheetsTheatre Arts Mock Exam 2023
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 32mins
The place where actors stand waiting for their cue before going on stage is called
the apron
the wings
backstage
the green room
What name is given to the stage which is surrounded by audience seating on all sides?
Arena
Thrust
Traverse
Proscenium
Which of the following explains the challenge a director would encounter when using an arena stage for a production?
An actor’s back will be used for upstaging another actor.
At no time will an actor's back be turned to the audience.
An actor’s back will be turned to the audience some of the time.
An actor’s back will be turned to the audience all of the time.
What is the name given to the theatrical personnel responsible for the creative vision of a production?
Director
Producer
Designer
Stage manager
A character is on stage during a live comedy show. The audience is not very involved in the performance. To be able to generate audience involvement, the actor should move further
upstage
downstage
left of centre
right of centre
During the preparation and execution of a production, the Prompt Book is the responsibility of the
properties manager
technical director
executive producer
stage manager
After attending an audition, performers are usually anxious as they await...
fittings
call-backs
rehearsals
Photographs
Which of the following reflects the correct order of the rehearsal process?
Technical, dress, blocking
Blocking, technical, dress
Blocking, dress, technical
Technical, blocking, dress
Why would a stage manager ask to ‘strike the set’?
The set needs cleaning.
The script calls for a sound.
The scene has ended.
There are loose nails in the flats on stage
Jane forgot some of her lines, her voice trembled, and she missed one cue on opening night of the production. One of the cast members tells Jane that she needs to be more relaxed.
Which of the following BEST reflects the need for relaxation?
Encourages performers to focus on others because they are calmer
Encourages performers to be complacent because they can remember lines, blockings and cues
Makes one focused, boosts memory and encourages performer to remember lines, blockings and cues during performance
Makes one focused, boosts memory and encourages performer to remember lines, blockings and cues, and to outperform other cast members on stage.
What is the primary purpose of traditional storytelling in Trinidad and Tobago?
Entertainment only
Teaching moral lessons and preserving cultural heritage
Scaring children into obedience
Promoting tourism
A production is two days away and the stage manager is concerned about the overall flow of the presentation. Which of the following rehearsals would be BEST for the stage manager to request?
Dry tech
Lines rehearsal
Dress rehearsal
Technical rehearsal
Who are the practitioners of Ring Games?
Boys and Girls in their pre-teen years playing for fun or performing on stage.
Adults at a Wake
Family members and their children
School children and adults
What term means one actor alone on stage speaking a series of lines aloud in order to reveal a character's innermost thoughts?
Aside
Solilquy
Monologue
Ensemble
Which of the below parts of a stage does a THRUST style NOT have:
Apron
Upstage
Backstage
Downstage
Which of the below descriptions of a Proscenium stage does NOT apply:
Audience sits on 3 sides of the stage
There is a front (main) drape
It has offstage right and left wing
There is an apron
When an actor uses a memory from his or her own experience to act out a moment in a play or scene, this is called:
Emotional recall
Realism
Symbolism
Method acting
What theatre term means the last words or action before yours?
Cast
Cue
Action
Line
The Stage Manager is the person in charge of:
Blocking a show.
Building the set on the stage.
Cleaning up the stage.
The backstage area during tech rehearsals and performances.
The House Manager is the person in charge of:
The ushers and the safety of the audience.
The set and keeping it clean.
Selling tickets.
The money earned.
Which term means to add dialogue not already in the script (usually to cover for a mistake)?
Cue
Improvisation
Aside
Ad-lib
Who is the person in charge of all aspects of a production?
Producer
Director
Stage manager
Publicist
What is subtext?
When other actors whisper underneath a character's speech.
Words written in the script in italics.
The underlying meaning of a line.
The last words said in a long speech
During a national curfew, radio was one of the primary means of communication.
Which of the following Cultural Forms could BEST be shared as entertainment via this medium.
Wakes
Nine-Night
Storytelling
Kumina
Which of following statements best defines what 'theatre safety' is?
Keeping the crews, cast and audience free from harm, danger, injury or risk.
A vocal or physical warm-up done before class or rehearsal.
Putting everyone lives at risk.
Developing an "unsafe attitude."
What is meant by developing a "safety attitude?"
Putting everyone lives at risk.
Keeping the audience warm and dry.
Always thinking, feeling, and acting in safest manner for everyone concerned.
Avoiding safety precautions in the theatre.
Why would an accident happen in a theatre?
Carelessness
Taking unnecessary risks
Being in a hurry
All of the above
Which Spirit is mostly consulted in Kumina ceremonies?
Sky
Water
Earth
Ancestral
During rehearsal for a play, you notice that there is a wire on the stage floor that isn't taped properly and an actor or stage crew can easily trip and fall because of this wire. Who do you report this hazard too?
Stage Manager
Actor
Lighting Designer
Playwright
As an actor, which of the following would you wear to rehearsal to AVOID physical injury?
Skinny fit jeans
Swim Trunks
Sweater
Loose clothing
Which of the following should be practiced when lifting heavy objects?
Avoid bending knees.
Hold your breath.
Bend the knees, keep the body erect and push upward with the legs.
Posture doesn't matter.
What are some Caribbean Stories?
Anansi,folktales,Calypso & Folk songs.
Anansi, Fairytales,Bible & Calypso
Fairytales,Greek, Folk Songs & Roman
Bible, Fairytales, Greek & Folk songs.
Avoid wearing proper clothing, shoes, and safety goggles when working backstage or in the scene shop.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT recommended to be worn while working backstage?
In order of importance, who are the participants in a Kumina ceremony?
Queen/Leader
Drummers
Singers/Dancers
Other Kumina Bands
Guests
General Public
Queen/Leader
Singers
Drummers
Guests
General Public
Other Kumina Bandsm
Drummers
Queen/Leader
Singers/Dancers
Other Kumina Bands
General Public
Guests
Queen Leader
Singers/Dancers
Drummers
Other Kumina Bands
Guests
General Public
The rehearsal used for lighting and sound effects is the?
Blocking
Reading
Technical
Run-through
What type of stage has audience members seated on all sides?
Thrust
Greek
Arena
Proscenium
Which type of stage is like a runway?
Traverse
Proscenium
Flexible
Profile
Describe the traditional dance form of Kumina and its cultural importance.
Kumina is a traditional dance form from Brazil that focuses on samba and carnival celebrations.
Kumina is a ceremonial dance form from India that is performed during weddings and religious festivals.
Kumina is a modern dance form from Japan that involves acrobatics and hip-hop elements.
Kumina is a traditional dance form from Jamaica that involves drumming, singing, and dancing with spiritual elements, used in ceremonies to honor ancestors and celebrate events.
Why is a warm up necessary before the beginning of a lesson?
to have fun
to move in different directions
to be able to touch your toes
to prepare the muscles for activities to come
Where would you go to purchase a ticket for a play?
Auditorium
Box Office
Lobby
Backstage
Who creates the lighting plot for a show?
Electrician
Lighting Operator
Director
Lighting Designer
Who does the drawing plans for the set?
Carpenter
Set Designer
Director
Stage Crew
Who is the person in charge of props?
Producer
Set Designer
Property Master
Property Committee
Which of the following is NOT a tool of performance?
Voice
Mime
Body
Space
Stage directions are ALWAYS given from the
Director's point of view
parents point of view
Audience point of view
Actor's point of view
Number 1 is which stage direction?
DR- Down Stage Right
DL- Down Stage Left
UR- Up Stage Right
UL- Up Stage Left
Number 2, is what stage direction?
UC- Up Stage Center
C- Center Stage
DC- Down Stage Center
Number 4, is what stage direction?
C- Center Stage
CR- Center Right
CL- Center Left
Number 5, is what stage direction?
M- Middle Stage
MC- Middle Stage Center
C- Center Stage
UC- Up Stage Center
Number 8, is what stage direction?
C- Center Stage
UC- Up Stage Center
UM- Up Stage Middle
DC- Down Stage Center
You are asked to play a child answering their mother, however, the lines are all the same words, "yes mommy." Which tool of voice would you change to show how the character feels?
Pitch
Tone
Volume
Projection
While onstage, you are supposed to be whispering but the Director says that he cannot hear you. What would he tell you to do?
Raise your volume
Change your tone
Project your voice
Speak faster
I usually invest my own money into the show, and if the show does well, I'll take a percentage of the profits.
Director
Designer
Producer
Stage hand
A performer who studies another’s role so that they can take over when needed.
Second Choice
Understudy
Backup-Study
Overstudy
Whose opinion does the set designer need to create the design of play?
Actors
Producer
House manager
Director
What are the main attributes of a character that a costume can portray?
The Hobbies and Interests of character
The Level of Intelligence
Age, gender, social background
Relationships
This costume most clearly communicates _____________.
Character
Story
Emotion
Time Period
