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Theatre Terminology Quiz One

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the movement of a part of the body to communicate an emotion or idea?

a)

Focus

b)

Slate

c)

Gesture

d)

Levels

2.

What is the performer on the stage called?

a)

Actor

b)

Playwright

c)

Monologue

d)

Cast

3.

What is the different places on a stage in relation to the audience?

a)

Actor positions

b)

Stage positions

c)

Characterization

d)

Levels

4.

What is the movement of the actors on the stage called?

a)

Blocking

b)

Slate

c)

Focus

d)

Gesture

5.

What is the introduction before an audition or performance called?

a)

Monologue

b)

Upstage

c)

Slate

d)

Backstage

6.

What is another word for a drama?

a)

Playwright

b)

Play

c)

Cast

d)

Monologue

7.

acting without sound or props through exaggerated movement

(a)  

8.

a lengthy speech given by one character

(a)  

9.

away from the audience

(a)  

10.

a performing art that is used to realize a fictional character in a performance venue

a)

gifs

b)

pantomime

c)

acting

d)

levels

11.

a group of actors in a play

(a)  

12.

A drama which is funny/comical

(a)  

13.

In one or two words, describe what theatre means for you

2 lines