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WorksheetsReview - Theater Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is Drama?
genre of literature
a play
unexpected series of events
all of the above
What does the term "Drama 2" refer to?
A genre of literature
An exciting, emotional series of events
Refers to plays
The profession of acting
What is the primary role of a playwright?
Entertaining the audience
Acting in plays
Directing theatrical productions
Writing plays
In theater, what is a "Scene"?
A major division of a theatrical production
An outdoor area for plays
An exciting, emotional series of events
The profession of acting
What is a "Director" in the context of theater?
Someone who writes plays
An actor in a play
The primary visionary and unifying force behind a theatrical production
A dramatic part of a story
Which term refers to "people who entertain an audience by acting, singing, or dancing"?
Playwrights
Directors
Actors
Scene designers
What does the term "Theater 1" describe?
A dramatic part of a story
The activity or profession of acting
A building or outdoor area for dramatic performances
A play or presentation's dramatic quality
What is a "Play" in the context of literature and theater?
A story with the same elements as a novel
A major division of a theatrical production
An exciting series of events
A profession in acting
Which term relates to "an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances"?
Drama 3
Scene
Playwright
Theater 2
What is the primary focus of "Theater 3"?
A dramatic part of a story
A building for plays
A play or presentation's dramatic quality
The profession of acting
What defines an "Act" in theater?
A major division of a theatrical work with scenes
A story with the same elements as a novel
An exciting, emotional series of events
The profession of acting
Which term refers to "the very center of the stage"?
Upstage
Center Stage
Backstage
House
What does "Upstage" mean in the context of theater?
Nearest to the audience
Away from the audience
The area behind the setting
The actor's right
In theater, what does "Downstage" signify?
The actor's left
Nearest to the audience
The offstage area
The very center of the stage
Which term describes "the actor's left, facing the audience"?
House
Stage Right
Stage Left
Wings
What is "Stage Right" in the context of theater?
The actor's right, facing the audience
The very center of the stage
The auditorium where the audience sits
The area behind the setting
What is the "Backstage" area in a theater?
The offstage area
The area behind the setting
The actor's left
The very center of the stage
In theater terminology, what are the "Wings"?
The area behind the setting
The actor's left and right, facing the audience
The auditorium where the audience sits
The very center of the stage
Where does the audience typically sit in a theater?
Center Stage
Upstage
Backstage
House
What is sometimes referred to as the "out front" in a theater?
Downstage
Center Stage
Wings
House
