WorksheetsIntro to Musical Theater Final Exam
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is NOT one of the four things that make a musical a musical?
Costumes
Singing
Dancing
Characters
Musical theatre as we know it today developed from which two types of shows?
Opera and Ballet
Vaudeville and Plays
Opera and Vaudeville
Ballet and Plays
What era is known as the Golden Age of Musical Theatre?
1920's-1940's
1940's-1960's
1950's-1970's
1930's-1950's
What defines a rock musical?
A musical with classical music themes
A musical theater production with rock music
A musical featuring only instrumental music
A musical with a focus on dance numbers
Which of the following is an example of a mega musical?
The Little Mermaid
Grease
Phantom of the Opera
School of Rock
What is a Disney musical?
A musical with a historical theme
A musical produced by Disney
A musical based on a book
A musical that features a jukebox
What is characteristic of a jukebox musical?
It features original songs written for the musical
It is based on a specific historical event
The majority of the songs are well-known popular music songs
It includes only rock music
What is a revival in the context of musical theatre?
A new musical that is performed for the first time on Broadway.
A musical that has already appeared on Broadway in a previous production.
A musical that is performed outside of Broadway for the first time.
A musical that is adapted from a film.
What is a musical film?
A musical based off a movie that already exists.
A bootleg recording of a musical performance
A musical made for the screen, which can be an original or an adaptation of a stage musical.
A documentary about the making of a musical.
Who is responsible for writing the script and/or composing the music for a show?
Musical Director
Playwright/Composer
Business Manager
Audience
What is the role of a director in theatre?
To manage the financial aspects of the production.
To design the choreography of the musical numbers.
To establish a "vision" and collaborate with the cast and crew.
To play the lead role in the musical.
What is the role of the casting team in a production?
They direct the orchestra and rehearse the songs.
They choose the actors & actresses at auditions.
They build the sets.
They play instruments in the pit orchestra.
Who is responsible for creating and teaching the dances in a production?
Scenic carpenter
Choreographer
Musical director
Stage crew
What are two reasons why the opening number is important in a production?
It's the last thing the audience sees and summarizes the show.
It introduces characters/setting and gives the audience an idea of what the show might be about.
It is only for entertaining the audience without any specific purpose.
It is performed by the audience.
What is a showstopper?
A technical difficulty that stops the show.
A part of the show that is not well-received by the audience.
A performance in the show that is so impressive that the audience applauds for a prolonged period of time.
The final act of a show.
Who are YOU when you watch a musical?
The director
The audience
The lead
The ensemble
What makes a good performer?
Lack of practice
Expression, passion & determination, stage presence
Inability to connect with the audience
Poor timing and coordination
What is enunciation?
The act of forgetting lines
The act of singing loudly
The act of pronouncing words clearly and distinctly
The act of miming actions without words
What is projection in the context of acting?
The use of props on stage
The way actors move on stage
The use of lighting to highlight actors
How actors use their stage voice to be heard in the back of the room
How do actors use body language to develop their characters?
By wearing costumes that reflect their character
By using their bodies and physically reacting to what is happening on stage
By changing their vocal pitch and tone
By memorizing lines and delivering them without emotion
