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Theatre Terminology Study Set #3

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The main person in charge of a production. Their responsibilities include casting actors, leading rehearsals, and making sure the production stays true to the playwright.

a)

Director

b)

Actor

c)

Technician

d)

Understudy

2.

The writer of a play/production is known as the..

a)

Director

b)

Actor

c)

Playwright

d)

Storyboard

Creator

3.

The acronym SM stand for..

a)

Stage Manager

b)

Set Maker

c)

Scenic Mover

4.

The acronym ASM stands for..

a)

Administrative Storage Manager

b)

American

Scenic Movement

c)

Assistant Stage Manager

5.

People or a person that are in charge of creating inspiration boards and renderings of something before it's made or built. (Set, Lights, Props, etc)

a)

Draw Masters

b)

Designers

c)

Assistants

d)

Assembly Team

6.

Someone who manages or controls certain systems in the auditorium. Usually lights or sound.

a)

Operator

b)

Stage Manager

c)

Actor

d)

Director

7.

Members of the technical crew who supervise and operate the various technical aspects of a production throughout the performances are part of which crew?

a)

Run Crew

b)

Build Crew

8.

Members of the construction crew that are in charge of constructing, assembling, and rigging any scenery and properties used on stage are part of which crew?

a)

Run Crew

b)

Build Crew

9.

Who is responsible for ensuring that the theater is clean and orderly before each performance? They are also responsible for the safe passage and conduct of the audience.

a)

Actor

b)

Director

c)

House Manager

d)

Producer

10.

Who is the individual in charge of all props for a production? They are responsible for acquiring them, keeping them organized, and making sure they're used safely.

a)

Scenic Painter

b)

FX Makeup Artist

c)

Costume Designer

d)

Props Master/ Mistress/Chief

11.

Individuals on stage that communicate the story through dialogue and movements are known as the...

a)

Actors/Actresses

b)

Tech Crew

c)

Build Crew

d)

Action Team

12.

Part of the cast that studies another person's role to be able to replace them on short notice and if necessary.

a)

Casting Director

b)

Understudy

c)

Actor/Actress

d)

Crew

13.

A person who studies the theory and practice of dramatic composition. They do extensive research on the world of the play in relation to the real world and sometimes attend talk backs after shows.

a)

Dramaturg

b)

Show Specialist

c)

Director

d)

House Manager

14.

Someone who maintains the intention and safety of stage combat movements for a show. They often conduct calls during rehearsals and before shows to go through the movements.

a)

Acting Captain

b)

Fight Captain

c)

Dance Captain

d)

Classroom Captain

15.

Who is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the artistic standards of all choreography and musical staging within a production?

a)

Dance Captain

b)

Fight Captain

c)

Acting Coach

d)

Director

16.

Who is in charge of communications across all creative and technical departments and are keepers of the Prompt Book?

a)

Director

b)

Producer

c)

Stage Manager

d)

Assistant Stage Manager

17.

The role of an Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) includes..

a)

choreographing musical numbers

b)

completing tasks and roles as assigned by the SM

c)

directing scenes

d)

calling the show during rehearsals and productions

18.

What are the 3 B's?

a)

Be Safe

Be Responsible

Be Respectful

b)

Be Rude

Be Messy

Be Shady

19.

What is Miller always drinking?

a)

Coffee

b)

Redbull

c)

Soda

20.

The last month of school is (a)   .