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WorksheetsTheatre Arts End of Term One 2023 Examinations Form 4 & 5
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
Anything an actor brings on stage with him or her for their characters use is called _______?
a. Piece of business
b. Set prop
c. Hand prop
d. Costume
If a show called for 12 dictionaries to be used during the first scene, it would be this designer who would be in charge those dictionaries.
Costume Designer
Set designer
Props Designer
Lighting Designer
Finish this sentence: "A structure on the stage that helps to represent a place is called a..........?"
Cast
Set
Play
Theatre
The place where actors stand waiting for their cue before going on stage is called______.
the apron
the wings
backstage
green room
The conversation between two or more characters onstage is called________.
Dialogue
Improv
make up
Pantomime
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.
A character is on stage during a performance. The audience is not very involved in the performance. To be able to generate audience involvement, the actor should move further
a. upstage
b. downstage
c. left of centre
d. right of centre
What is a key aspect to keep in mind when engaging with other participants in an improvisation?
Maintain visual contact
Embrace moments of quietness
Use gestures during pauses
Incorporate any elements introduced by others into the performance
The audience is an important element of the performance. Which of the following BEST describes the function of an audience?
to comment out loud on the actor’s performance
to measure the effectiveness of the performance
to be quiet during the performance
to come to a performance
This person designs the set. They will create the "sense of place" for the play by creating backdrops, furniture, or scenery.
Featured Actress
Lighting Designer
Choreographer
Scenic Designer
Making associations in improvisation helps an actor to__________.
Understand the meanings of words
Think quickly and creatively
Be focused on creating character
Understand the dialogue in a play
Preparation sessions for a production of a play are called?
The frame (labelled B) around this kind of stage is called the
a proscenium arch
a proscenium frame
a fifth wall
a proscenium divide
The area labeled A is the known as _____.
Main stage
Back stage
Side stage
Front stage
On the diagram, the area labeled G is known as the______?
Backdrop/cloth
Scenery
Set
Masking cloth
Which stage positions are furthest from the audience on a proscenium?
G
K
C
L
Name the type of performing arts featured in the picture______
Magic show
Puppetry
Drama
Juggling
If a director wants to focus an audience’s attention on an actor, the best place to place them is?
position A
position L
position M
position G
With reference to Figure 1 above, what stage position is the sofa in?
Upstage Left
Centre Stage
Upstage Right
Backstage
With reference to Figure 1, where is the carpet positioned?
stage left
centre stage
stage right
Up Right centre
This term refers to moving in the opposite direction of an actor making a cross.
Cross
Side Sweep
Counter Cross
Opposing Step
Where is the grand piano located?
DL
UR
DC
UL
Proscenium Stage
End Stage
Arena Stage
Thrust Stage
What is one of the Director's main responsibilities?
To develop a clear vision of how they want the play to be performed
To ensure the playwright edits the play
To line manage the stage hands
To decide how much the ticket prices are
The Director needs to be involved in the stage design too. True or False?
True
False
What is a stage hand? A 'Theatre Maker' who...
works backstage and helps to set up and change the scenery and props.
helps the actors change costume between scenes
supports the front of house
waits in the wings and prompts the actors when they have forgotten their lines
What is the name of the rehearsal called that takes place before the final performance?
A run through
A dress rehearsal
A trial run
A lighting rehearsal
What is this type of staging?
Promenade Staging
In-the-Round
Thrust Staging
End-On
Watch the video provided and list FOUR elements of storytelling which you can identify from the video.
What was ONE of the specific functions of storytelling during slavery?
To keep the slaves quiet while they worked
It helped them cope with the realities of being oppressed and powerless
It was a way for the slave master to have complete control
They were paid using the stories
The following picture is an example of a__
Papa Bois
La Diablesse
Duenne
Socouyant
The following picture is an example of a__
Papa Bois
La diablesse
Old man of the forest
Anansi
You have been asked to create a script based on the elements of the cultural form of storytelling. Suggest THREE story telling elements that you would use in your script, giving reasons for your choice.
The term “Folk tale” is often used to refer to________________
stories that were traditionally passed down verbally (orally) from
generation to generation,
stories that were traditionally passed down verbally (orally) from
generation to generation,
Stories based on actual historical events which were written down
narratives created specifically for those of a particular class and age group
d) a legend
The introduction to a Caribbean story is usually characterised by "Call" and (a) .
Which of the following reflects the correct order of the rehearsal process?
Technical, dress, blocking
Blocking, technical, dress
Blocking, dress, technical
Technical, blocking, dress
What is the theatre term that means the process in which an actor tries out for a part in a play?
Aside
Call Back
Audition
Try outs
Which of the following qualities would be MOST important for a stage manager to possess?
Strong and Agile
creative in prop making
disciplined and organised
Able to follow instructions
This is additional information provided by the playwright and found in italics and brackets:
List THREE (3) safety rules that we use while working in the theater
Why are body language and facial expressions important when playing a character from a story?
So you can perform a monologue.
So the audience can be entertained.
So you can where the correct costumes
So the audience can clearly see the difference in the characters.
TRUE OR FALSE- It is not important to engage with the audience when directly addressing them in storytelling.
TRUE
FALSE
Why can soundscapes/sound effects be effective in storytelling Theatre? (2 ANSWERS)
Because you can create something fun with your friends.
Because you can use sounds that create an atmosphere for the audience.
Because it can set the mood of the story/performance.
Because you can use random sounds.
It is important to evaluate your performance because....(MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)
Our teacher needs to know if we did the task or not.
It allows us to develop your piece for the better.
You can see what worked well and what could be improved.
Because it needs to be written on paper.
When you are telling a story, you want to create a mental picture for your audience.
true
false
When and where a story takes place is the conflict.
true
false
Culture is all the customs, ideas, behaviours, and beliefs of a society that have been passed on from generation to generation
True
False
A brief description of the characters, setting, and opening situation.
climax
resolution
rising actions
exposition
