WorksheetsTheatre TIA 2024 -2025
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 17mins
How many sides of the stage are the audience on in a Proscenium stage?
4
6
1
9
The main curtain that conceals the stage from the audience. It is typically red.
backdrop
curtain
cyclorama
Grand Drape
The area of the stage on the audience side in front of the Grand Drape
Apron
Orchestra Pit
Stage
Left Wing
A large piece of painted fabric hung behind the actors. Usually painted to resemble a realistic location.
Grand Drape
Cyclorama
Backdrop
Right Wing
The large muslin (a specific type of fabric typically used in theatre) drape hung across the extreme upstage area that represents “the sky”. Can be used for projections.
Grand Drape
Cyclorama
Backdrop
Right Wing
The ropes, pulleys, and arbors off stage right that control the height of the drapes, electrics, battens, and hanging scenery
Traveler Curtain
Cyclorama
Counterweight system
Fly Rail system
Where the audience sits during a performance
House
Seats
Left Wing
Backstage
(a) is the portion of the stage visible to the audience.
(a) is the area surrounding the playing space, not visible to the audience.
In theatre we can use the following elements to tell a story without words:
Body Movement
Facial Expression
All of the above
The main curtain that conceals the stage from the audience. It is typically red.
backdrop
scrim
Grand Drape
curtains
Audience etiquette can be a matter of life and death in live theatre.
True
False
There are 7 areas of the stage.
True
False
A proscenium stage will typically have the audience on 1 side of the stage.
True
False
For proper vocal technique and projection, you use your lungs
True
False
What is a "proscenium" in a theatre?
The area where the audience sits
The part of the stage that is framed and where actors perform
The place where actors get ready before the show
The script with all the lines written down
In vocal production, the (a)
is the part of the body responsible for producing sound by vibrating as air passes through it
What term describes the final rehearsal before a play opens, with fill technical elements?
Dress rehearsal
Tech rehearsal
Blocking rehearsal
Table read
The process of (a) is essential for actors to explore character motivations and develop realistic portrayals.
Analyzing a script to understand character objectives is a key component of the inquiry and understanding.
True
False
Costumes are used to show all of the below, except for what?
What their house looks like
Personality of character
Relationship to other characters
Status of character
A stage manager is responsible for all of the following functions but what?
Being a communication hub for a production
calling cues backstage
being the directors "right hand man/woman"
The stage manager is responsible for all of the above functions.
We use lights in the theatre to control the mood of the play.
True
False
The Producer is in charge of providing financial backing for a production
True
False
A Prop that is part of the design of the stage. Typically, does not move.
Hand prop
Set Prop
A prop that is picked up or handled by actors.
Hand prop
Set prop
When collaboratively creating a character, which of the following is NOT typically considered?
The character's personality traits
The character's physical appearance
The character's backstory
The actor's favorite color
Lighting be used to enhance the theme of a play _______?
By making the stage as bright as possible
By using colors that reflect the mood of the scene
By turning off all the lights
By using strobe lights in every scene
What is the primary purpose of using props in a theatre production?
To make the stage look crowded
To create a realistic environment
To distract the audience
To make the actors look taller
What is the primary purpose of using props in a theatre production?
To make the stage look cluttered
To enhance the visual appearance of the set
To create more jobs
To create a realistic environment and support the story
