WorksheetsEN103_PRETEST
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
The director was not satisfied with the set design and requested a few _______ to enhance the visual appeal.
changes
musicians
applause
tickets
The sound engineer was responsible for ensuring that the microphones were properly _______ for the actors.
played
staged
adjusted
rehearsed
The actors delivered their lines with such _______ that the audience was completely engaged.
boredom
enthusiasm
rehearsal
interval
In the opening act of the play, the ___________ captivated the audience with their vibrant dance routine.
characters
playwrights
directors
performers
The lead actor's ___________ portrayal of a tragic hero left the audience in awe.
overwhelming
dazzling
compelling
appealing
The theater company ___________ an unforgettable performance that received a standing ovation.
changing
presented
neglecting
define
The ___________ depicted a bustling city street, complete with vendors and pedestrians.
backdrop
intermission
protagonist
critique
Check all boxes that explain the role of 'the house manager'.
Prepare the seating area
Clean the studio
Call enter and exit cues during the show
Oversee box office
Manage ushers
Who doesn’t work directly with the actors?
The director
A stage manager
A vocal coach
A set designer
An ENSEMBLE is
random items under your bed.
a cast of characters; how the group interacts and support that is more important than each individual performance.
a story written to be played out on stage.
people who watch or listen and respond to a performance.
IMPROVISATION is
Planned or memorized dialogue on stage.
an area of the stage that the audience cannot see.
Made up dialogue and action as you go, usually guided by a prompt.
An ancient dance move that involves raising your toes above your head.
In acting, FOCUS refers to
The number one window cleaner.
Clapping after a performance.
Creating lines or action spontaneously.
Give one's entire attention.
A TROUPE
A type of stage that has three sides.
Another name for a stage wig.
A group of actors, especially that tour from place to place.
The front curtain separating the stage from the audience.
The mechanical drawing pictured here is a _____?
Ground Plan
Elevation
Light Plot
Sectional
Which of these is a function of light
Intensity
Direction
Visability
Color
The following is a controllable qualities of light:
Wattage
Direction
Voltage
Circuit
The director's unique ___________ on a classic play brought a fresh perspective to the story.
conflict
interpretation
encore
enunciation
The director was impressed with how well the actors ____________ their lines during the intense scene.
memorized
memorizes
memorizing
to memorize
The audience gave a standing ovation to show their ___________ for the outstanding performance.
understanding
energy
appreciation
supportive
The theater director was impressed by the actor's ability to __________ emotions with just a subtle gesture.
comply
capture
conclude
convey
The cast spent weeks rehearsing their lines and blocking to ensure a smooth __________ on opening night.
tradition
transition
transaction
transform
The stage manager coordinated the timing of the lighting cues with the actor's __________ for maximum dramatic effect.
entrances
enclosures
enforcements
endangerments
This is the person that writes the words to a song.
Lyricist
Composer
Producer
Director
Which type of musical song features the whole cast?
Action
Chorus
Duet
Solo
These people are responsible for making scene changes and special effects happen "magically." They must be quick, quiet, and invisible to the audience.
Dancers
Tech Crew
Producers
Lyricists
The part of the script that tells the directors/actors what to do and suggested expressions. Usually in ( ) or italics.
dialogue
stage directions
information page
monologue
The playwright's clever use of humor and wordplay added a __________ dimension to the play.
likelihood
lighthearted
kind
intense
The costume designer used vibrant colors and intricate details to bring the characters' __________ to life.
personalize
personalizes
personalities
personality
The actress forgot her lines during the live performance and had to __________ on her improvisational skills to continue the scene smoothly.
rely
relate
play
memorize
