WorksheetsExam 1 Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is Erics Bentley's definition of Theatre?
A live event in which “A impersonates B while C looks on”
A building or area for dramatic performances
The activity or profession of acting in, producing, directing, or writing plays
A live event in which a performer or group of performers and an audience come together to participate in an experience that is different from everyday life
What is the style of stage where the audience is seated on three sides of the performance space?
Proscenium Stage
Thrust Stage
Arena Stage
Outdoor Amphitheater
Which of the following letters refers to the inciting incident in this plot diagram?
A
B
D
F
Which of the following terms refers to the lounge space for cast and crew members?
The Dressing Room
The Costume Shop
The Control Booth
The Green Room
True or False- A critic should only talk about the negative aspects of the play
True
False
True or False- the area of the stage closest to the audience is referred to as "upstage"
True
False
What is the term for the group of performers who sang, danced, and later acted in unison in Ancient Greek plays?
Ensemble
Actors
Chorus
Cast
What were many Ancient Greek plays based on?
Real people that the playwright knew
The playwright's own life
Myths and legends
Town gossip
Who was the Ancient Greek credited with being the first actor (and playwright)?
Aristophanes
Sophocles
Thespis
Apollo
Which of the following Roman playwrights was known for their tragic plays with graphic violence?
Plautus
Terence
Seneca
