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WorksheetsTheatre Arts Glossary Quiz
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is the definition of 'Abstraction'?
A person who creates an imaginary reality before an audience
The movement of actors on stage
Moving from the representational to the symbolic
A scaled drawing of a set
Who is an 'Actor'?
A person who creates an imaginary reality before an audience
The front of the stage extending into the auditorium
A compartment trough carrying a set of lamps
The process of deciding where actors will stand, move, and sit during a performance
What is the 'Apron'?
The front of the stage extending into the auditorium beyond the proscenium arch
The process of creating a dramatic performance through improvisation
The area farthest from the audience on the stage
A three-dimensional representation of the stage
What is an 'Arena'?
A person who creates an imaginary reality
An acting area surrounded by the audience on two or three sides
The backstage storage area for scenery
A journal of the practicalities of a creative process
What does 'Art Form' refer to?
An artistic medium for expression
A scaled drawing of a set
A compartment trough carrying a set of lamps
A process of creating a dramatic performance
What is a 'Backdrop/Backcloth'?
The front of the stage extending into the auditorium
A permanent wall or backcloth hung at the rear of the stage
A metal trap in the stage floor for electrical sockets
A scene canvas across the width of the upstage area
What does 'Blocking' involve?
A metal lining on the back of flats
Moving from the representational to the symbolic
A pattern of movement designed by the director
An iron pipe above the stage for carrying lighting equipment
What are 'Book Flats'?
A collection of sounds to create a dramatic environment
Two free-standing flats hinged together to fold at any angle
A process of creating a dramatic performance
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
What is a 'Border'?
The front of the stage extending into the auditorium
A horizontal, narrow flat or curtain hanging from a bar
The process of creating a dramatic performance
The permanent wall or backcloth hung at the rear of the stage
What is a 'Box Set'?
An enclosed setting with three walls and sometimes a ceiling
The process of deciding where actors will stand, move, and sit
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
A scene canvas across the width of the upstage area
What is a 'Brace'?
A person who creates an imaginary reality
A sloping passageway leading from a lower to a higher level
An extending rod with attachments to support flats
The stage opening that separates the audience from the actors
What is a 'Brail'?
A person who creates an imaginary reality
A journal of the practicalities of a creative process
A metal trap in the stage floor for electrical sockets
The rope and adjusting part of hanging scenery
What does 'Centre Line' refer to?
A scaled drawing of a set
A line drawn from the front to the back of the stage
A person who creates an imaginary reality
A process of creating a dramatic performance
Who is a 'Choreographer'?
A person who creates or organizes a dance work
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
A three-dimensional representation of the stage
A compartment trough carrying a set of lamps
What is a 'Cleat'?
An extending rod with attachments to support flats
A metal lining on the back of flats
A scaled drawing of a set
A person who creates an imaginary reality
What is a 'Concept'?
A person who creates or organizes a dance work
The front of the stage extending into the auditorium
A sloping passageway leading from a lower to a higher level
An overall vision or interpretation of an artistic work
What is the 'Core'?
A body of knowledge central to the syllabus
A scaled drawing of a set
A journal of the practicalities of a creative process
An extending rod with attachments to support flats
What is a 'Cut-out'?
A person who creates an imaginary reality
A compartment trough carrying a set of lamps
Cloth or other material with parts cut away to suggest foliage
An overall vision or interpretation of an artistic work
What is a 'Cyclorama'?
The area of the stage farthest from the audience
A permanent wall or backcloth hung at the rear of the stage
An extending rod with attachments to support flats
A scaled drawing of a set
What are 'Dance Fundamentals'?
The process of creating a dramatic performance
The basic elements of dance related to skill development
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
A scaled drawing of a set
What does 'Dancemaking' involve?
The art and craft of creating and arranging dance movements
An enclosed setting with three walls and sometimes a ceiling
A horizontal, narrow flat or curtain hanging from a bar
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
What is a 'Design Concept'?
A process of creating a dramatic performance
The choice of elements for the realization of a concept of an artistic work
An overall vision or interpretation of an artistic work
The vision for creating the physical environment of a production
What is a 'Dimmer or Rheostat'?
An electrical appliance that varies the intensity of light
A process of creating a dramatic performance
An iron pipe above the stage for carrying lighting equipment
A person who creates or organizes a dance work
What is a 'Dip'?
The front of the stage extending into the auditorium
A metal trap in the stage floor for electrical sockets
A line drawn from the front to the back of the stage
A process of creating a dramatic performance
Who is a 'Director'?
A person who creates an imaginary reality
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
The process of deciding where actors will stand, move, and sit
A person who creates or organizes a dance work
What is the 'Dock'?
A sloping passageway leading from a lower to a higher level
The backstage storage area for scenery
The stage opening that separates the audience from the actors
A metal lining on the back of flats
What is 'Downstage'?
The area of the stage closest to the audience
The area of the stage farthest from the audience
The process of creating a dramatic performance
A metal trap in the stage floor for electrical sockets
What is a 'Dry Tech'?
A pattern of movement designed by the director
A rehearsal without performers focusing on the technical aspects
An extending rod with attachments to support flats
A horizontal, narrow flat or curtain hanging from a bar
What are 'Elements of Dance/Drama'?
The process of creating a dramatic performance
The choice of elements for the realization of a concept
The use of space, technique, movement, rhythm, and mood
A sloping passageway leading from a lower to a higher level
What is a 'False Proscenium/Tormentor'?
A smaller temporary 'proscenium' behind the main arch
The process of deciding where actors will stand, move, and sit
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
The area of the stage closest to the audience
What is a 'Flat'?
What is a 'Flat'?
The process of creating a dramatic performance
A rectangular wooden frame covered with cloth or canvas
The area of the stage farthest from the audience
The choice of elements for the realization of a concept
What are 'Flies'?
The areas to the left and right of the stage out of view
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
The space above the stage for raising and lowering sets
A metal trap in the stage floor for electrical sockets
What are 'Floats or Footlights'?
A platform for raising part of the stage
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
An electrical batten at the front of the stage at floor level
The space above the stage for raising and lowering sets
What is a 'Follow Spot'?
An electrical appliance that varies the intensity of light
The use of space, technique, movement, rhythm, and mood
A metal lining on the back of flats
A powerful spotlight used to follow actors around the stage
What are 'Form and Structure'?
A journal of the practicalities of a creative process
An iron pipe above the stage for carrying lighting equipment
The shape of a dance or drama work
The choice of elements for the realization of a concept
What are 'Front of House (FOH)'?
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
The areas to the left and right of the stage out of view
The auditorium and public areas, including the box office
The backstage storage area for scenery
What is a 'Gallery'?
A smaller temporary 'proscenium' behind the main arch
The stage opening that separates the audience from the actors
A journal of the practicalities of a creative process
The highest audience seating area
What is a 'Gauze'?
A see-through cloth that is transparent when lit from behind
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
A compartment trough carrying a set of lamps
The highest audience seating area
What is a 'Grid'?
A stage used for moving actors and scenery vertically
An iron pipe above the stage for carrying lighting equipment
The space above the stage for raising and lowering sets
The permanent wall or backcloth hung at the rear of the stage
What is a 'Ground Plan'?
A compartment trough carrying a set of lamps
A see-through cloth that is transparent when lit from behind
A scaled drawing of a set
An iron pipe above the stage for carrying lighting equipment
What is the 'House'?
The audience or auditorium area
The backstage storage area for scenery
A see-through cloth that is transparent when lit from behind
A stage used for moving actors and scenery vertically
What is an 'Iron'?
A powerful spotlight used to follow actors around the stage
A see-through cloth that is transparent when lit from behind
A fireproof curtain lowered between the stage and auditorium
A sloping passageway leading from a lower to a higher level
What is a 'Journal'?
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
A journal of the practicalities of a creative process
A smaller temporary 'proscenium' behind the main arch
An extending rod with attachments to support flats
What is 'Keying'?
A powerful spotlight used to follow actors around the stage
A process of creating a dramatic performance
Attaching a plate to a flat for securing it to the stage
The process of deciding where actors will stand, move, and sit
What is a 'Lamp Plot'?
A pattern of movement designed by the director
A journal of the practicalities of a creative process
A detailed list of lamps needed for a production
An iron pipe above the stage for carrying lighting equipment
What is a 'Mask'?
A fireproof curtain lowered between the stage and auditorium
A piece of material placed in front of a lighting source
A metal lining on the back of flats
An enclosed setting with three walls and sometimes a ceiling
What is a 'Model Box'?
A powerful spotlight used to follow actors around the stage
A smaller temporary 'proscenium' behind the main arch
A three-dimensional representation of the stage with set models
An iron pipe above the stage for carrying lighting equipment
What is a 'Plot'?
A smaller temporary 'proscenium' behind the main arch
A metal lining on the back of flats
The actions and events of a drama or play
The choice of elements for the realization of a concept
What is a 'Proscenium Arch'?
The shape of a dance or drama work
The stage opening that separates the audience from the actors
An electrical batten at the front of the stage at floor level
A powerful spotlight used to follow actors around the stage
What is 'Pyrotechnics'?
The stage opening that separates the audience from the actors
The use of space, technique, movement, rhythm, and mood
The controlled use of fireworks or explosions on stage
A process of creating a dramatic performance
What is a 'Rake'?
A smaller temporary 'proscenium' behind the main arch
A sloping stage or auditorium floor
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
A detailed list of lamps needed for a production
What is 'Scenery'?
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
The vision for creating the physical environment of a production
The physical environment for a play or drama
The stage opening that separates the audience from the actors
What is a 'Set'?
A fireproof curtain lowered between the stage and auditorium
The physical environment in which a play or drama is performed
The actions and events of a drama or play
An enclosed setting with three walls and sometimes a ceiling
What is a 'Setting'?
The location and surroundings where the events of a play occur
A person who creates an imaginary reality
A sloping stage or auditorium floor
The choice of elements for the realization of a concept
What is a 'Sightline'?
A detailed list of lamps needed for a production
The imaginary line that determines what the audience can see on stage
The actions and events of a drama or play
The physical environment for a play or drama
What is 'Stage Directions'?
The imaginary line that determines what the audience can see
The actions and events of a drama or play
The playwright’s instructions in the text for actors' movement and action
The person responsible for the creative interpretation of a production
What is 'Staging'?
The process of deciding where actors will stand, move, and sit during a performance
A detailed list of lamps needed for a production
The imaginary line that determines what the audience can see
A smaller temporary 'proscenium' behind the main arch
What is 'Tension' in theatre?
The stage opening that separates the audience from the actors
The dramatic force that propels the action forward in a play
The actions and events of a drama or play
The physical environment for a play or drama
What is 'Theatre-in-the-Round'?
A stage that extends into the audience on three sides
The audience or auditorium area
A theatre space where the audience surrounds the stage area
What is "Theatre-in-the-Round"?
A stage that extends into the audience on three sides
The audience or auditorium area
A theatre space where the audience surrounds the stage area
A fireproof curtain lowered between the stage and auditorium
What is a "Thrust Stage"?
A theatre space where the audience surrounds the stage area
A stage that extends into the audience on three sides
The stage opening that separates the audience from the actors
The actions and events of a drama or play
What is "Upstage"?
The area of the stage farthest from the audience
The area of the stage closest to the audience
The use of space, technique, movement, rhythm, and mood
The physical environment for a play or drama
What are "Wings"?
The imaginary line that determines what the audience can see
The areas to the left and right of the stage out of view of the audience
The process of deciding where actors will stand, move, and sit
A detailed list of lamps needed for a production
What is "Blocking"?
The predetermined movement patterns of actors on stage
The process of deciding where actors will stand, move, and sit during a performance
A serious play with a sad or disastrous ending
A large piece of cloth, often painted, hung at the back of a stage set
What is a "Box Set"?
An enclosed setting with three walls and sometimes a ceiling
A stage that extends into the audience on three sides
The actions and events of a drama or play
A fireproof curtain lowered between the stage and auditorium
What is a "Call"?
A notification for cast and crew to be at the theatre at a specific time
A signal for an actor to speak or perform an action
A heavy, fireproof curtain that can be dropped between the stage and the auditorium for safety
The act of an actor coming onto the stage during a performance
What is a "Cue"?
A signal for an actor to speak or perform an action, or for a lighting or sound effect to be initiated
The area of the stage closest to the audience
The process of deciding where actors will stand, move, and sit during a performance
The spoken words between characters in a play or performance
What is a "Flat"?
A wooden frame covered with fabric or hard material, used to create walls or backgrounds on stage
A large, curved curtain or wall at the back of the stage, often used to project lighting or create a background
The physical environment for a play or drama
The act of an actor leaving the stage during a performance
What is "Props"?
Objects used by actors or within the set during a performance
The area of the stage farthest from the audience
A serious play with a sad or disastrous ending
A device used to control the brightness of stage lighting
