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EN103_PRETEST

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The director was not satisfied with the set design and requested a few _______ to enhance the visual appeal.

a)

changes

b)

musicians

c)

applause

d)

tickets

2.

The sound engineer was responsible for ensuring that the microphones were properly _______ for the actors.

a)

played

b)

staged

c)

adjusted

d)

rehearsed

3.

The actors delivered their lines with such _______ that the audience was completely engaged.

a)

boredom

b)

enthusiasm

c)

rehearsal

d)

interval

4.

In the opening act of the play, the ___________ captivated the audience with their vibrant dance routine.

a)

characters

b)

playwrights

c)

directors

d)

performers

5.

The lead actor's ___________ portrayal of a tragic hero left the audience in awe.

a)

overwhelming

b)

dazzling

c)

compelling

d)

appealing

6.

The theater company ___________ an unforgettable performance that received a standing ovation.

a)

changing

b)

presented

c)

neglecting

d)

define

7.

The ___________ depicted a bustling city street, complete with vendors and pedestrians.

a)

backdrop

b)

intermission

c)

protagonist

d)

critique

8.

Check all boxes that explain the role of 'the house manager'.

a)

Prepare the seating area

b)

Clean the studio

c)

Call enter and exit cues during the show

d)

Oversee box office

e)

Manage ushers

9.

Who doesn’t work directly with the actors?

a)

The director

b)

A stage manager

c)

A vocal coach

d)

A set designer

10.

An ENSEMBLE is

a)

random items under your bed.

b)

a cast of characters; how the group interacts and support that is more important than each individual performance.

c)

a story written to be played out on stage.

d)

people who watch or listen and respond to a performance.

11.

IMPROVISATION is

a)

Planned or memorized dialogue on stage.

b)

an area of the stage that the audience cannot see.

c)

Made up dialogue and action as you go, usually guided by a prompt.

d)

An ancient dance move that involves raising your toes above your head.

12.

In acting, FOCUS refers to

a)

The number one window cleaner.

b)

Clapping after a performance.

c)

Creating lines or action spontaneously.

d)

Give one's entire attention.

13.

A TROUPE

a)

A type of stage that has three sides.

b)

Another name for a stage wig.

c)

A group of actors, especially that tour from place to place.

d)

The front curtain separating the stage from the audience.

14.

The mechanical drawing pictured here is a _____?

a)

Ground Plan

b)

Elevation

c)

Light Plot

d)

Sectional

15.

Which of these is a function of light

a)

Intensity

b)

Direction

c)

Visability

d)

Color

16.

The following is a controllable  qualities of light:

a)

Wattage

b)

Direction

c)

Voltage

d)

Circuit

17.

The director's unique ___________ on a classic play brought a fresh perspective to the story.

a)

conflict

b)

interpretation

c)

encore

d)

enunciation

18.

The director was impressed with how well the actors ____________ their lines during the intense scene.

a)

memorized

b)

memorizes

c)

memorizing

d)

to memorize

19.

The audience gave a standing ovation to show their ___________ for the outstanding performance.

a)

understanding

b)

energy

c)

appreciation

d)

supportive

20.

The theater director was impressed by the actor's ability to __________ emotions with just a subtle gesture.

a)

comply

b)

capture

c)

conclude

d)

convey

21.

The cast spent weeks rehearsing their lines and blocking to ensure a smooth __________ on opening night.

a)

tradition

b)

transition

c)

transaction

d)

transform

22.

The stage manager coordinated the timing of the lighting cues with the actor's __________ for maximum dramatic effect.

a)

entrances

b)

enclosures

c)

enforcements

d)

endangerments

23.

This is the person that writes the words to a song.

a)

Lyricist

b)

Composer

c)

Producer

d)

Director

24.

Which type of musical song features the whole cast?

a)

Action

b)

Chorus

c)

Duet

d)

Solo

25.
This person will learn the same role as another actor and will perform that role if the originally cast actor becomes sick or unable to perform. 
a)
Props Master/ Mistress
b)
Director
c)
Stage Manager
d)
Understudy
26.

These people are responsible for making scene changes and special effects happen "magically." They must be quick, quiet, and invisible to the audience.

a)

Dancers

b)

Tech Crew

c)

Producers

d)

Lyricists

27.

The part of the script that tells the directors/actors what to do and suggested expressions. Usually in ( ) or italics.

a)

dialogue

b)

stage directions

c)

information page

d)

monologue

28.

The playwright's clever use of humor and wordplay added a __________ dimension to the play.

a)

likelihood

b)

lighthearted

c)

kind

d)

intense

29.

The costume designer used vibrant colors and intricate details to bring the characters' __________ to life.

a)

personalize

b)

personalizes

c)

personalities

d)

personality

30.

The actress forgot her lines during the live performance and had to __________ on her improvisational skills to continue the scene smoothly.

a)

rely

b)

relate

c)

play

d)

memorize