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WorksheetsDrama I | 1st Semester CAP Exam Study
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 41mins
Which of the following are symptoms of stage fright?
Select all that applies.
Sweating
Shaky hands/knees
Coughing
Heart pounding
What are the two stages of stage fright?
Anticipation
Excitement
Confrontation
Preparation
What is the first of the two stages of stage fright?
Anticipation
Confrontation
Excitement
Preparation
In the stage of anticipation, the actor can most likely be...
Select all that applies.
dancing merrily
freaking out in the back room
jumping up and down in excitement
thinking of what will happen on stage
In the stage of confrontation, the actor can most likely be...
Select all that applies.
warming up with cast members
thinking of what will happen on stage
addressing the audience directly
freaking out in the back room
Which of the following are techniques to overcome stage fright?
Select all that applies.
Practice
Focus
Sleep
Warm-ups
A good audience member will remember to...
Select all that applies.
accept that sometimes glitches happen and wait patiently for them to be handled
turn off cell phones and all electronic devices
pay attention, sit quietly, and wait for intermission to speak
laugh at inappropriate times
What is the best way an audience member can encourage performers?
Continuously talking to the person beside them
Falling asleep in the middle of the act
Staying silent during funny moments
Clapping at acceptable moments
Being late to rehearsal isn't that big of a deal.
True
False
Memorization is a huge part of being an actor.
True
False
Listening is an important skill for being an actor.
True
False
Listening is an important skill for being an actor because you must be able to take _____ and _________ from the director.
(a)
Having updated information and headshots isn't important.
True
False
It is important to have updated information and headshots because the director might be looking for a specific character, and if you have a different ____ style or ____ size than expected, it will affect costumes and makeup.
(a)
When an actor "commits" to a character, they are...
being 100% into whatever they are portraying at the moment
tossing away their responsibilities and becoming their character full-time
noting every single detail about the role they are portraying
forgetting their old life and transforming into their character forever
What does the phrase "the show must go on" mean?
To help establish an instant connection with another actor, an actor might...
Select all that applies.
huff and stomp the floor
hug the other actor
use eye contact
slap the other actor
A "gesture" refers to the (a) of any part of the body to express an idea, feeling, or mood.
What are the three main areas of focus for the body?
Select all that applies.
Space
Body
Mentality
Movement
Architecture, when referring to the body, is...
the details of your skin and other outer organs
the physical structures of the space you are in and how you interact with them
the structure of your skeletal system
the strength and withstanding of your muscles
"Ensemble Awareness" is...
moving in sync with the music
staying mindful of theater and stage exits in case of emergency
being ready to assist performers on stage with unexpected setbacks
moving together as a group
When you change your posture and stance, you can physically portray different (a) .
Which of the following refers to the closeness between two actors on stage?
Consideration
Proximity
Form
Emphasis
What is the #1 rule for stage combat?
Safety for all parties involved
Realism
Proximity awareness
Portrayal
"Dispersing the energy" is the #1 goal for (a) .
When falling, you should...
shield your neck
do everything in your power to make it look realistic
hurt yourself
roll the energy up the body
Why shouldn't you try to "catch" yourself while stage falling?
You could break the stage
You could break/sprain a limb
You could roll out of scene/offstage
You could hurt somebody around you
One of the key elements of stage combat is not only the action but the...
reaction
control
realism
stature
What is the first step to stage slapping?
Be on center
Eye contact
Be off center
Breathe deeply
What is another key element of stage combat that helps the other person become aware of what is going on?
Cues
Pulling back
Subtle gestures
Eye contact
A " (a) " is the sound made by the "victim" using their hands to create a "hitting" sound.
Which of the following make a stage punch different from a stage slap?
Select all that applies.
"Victim" should have their back to the audience to look more realistic
Hitting sound made by the "victim" needs to be different/deeper
"Victim" should make more space
"Attacker" has to give more space as it is more dangerous
Where should the "attacker" aim for when throwing a stage punch?
Above the "victim's" head
Below the "victim's" ear
At the side of the "victim's" head
Above the "victim's" shoulder area
When doing a hair pull, the "attacker" does not grab the "victim's" actual hair.
True
False
When doing a hair pull, the "attacker" is in control.
True
False
The voice is produced with...
the chest
the breath
the throat
the lungs
__________ and _____ are the rise and fall of the voice for emphasis.
(a)
To help your voice get louder, you need to...
take in more air
breathe out
bring in your stomach
stretch your throat
Which of the following can help improve articulation?
Select all that applies.
Singing
Exercises
Chewing gum
Warm-ups
Which of the following can damage your voice?
Select all that applies.
Not warming up
Pushing too hard
Screaming
Singing
When the voice strikes the resonating chambers of the throat, head, nose, and mouth, the voice is (a) .
(a) is the information about a character; where they come from, where they live, what their family is like, what their friends are like, etc.
(a) is a character's reasoning for everything they do over the course of the play.
(a) is how a character changes over the course of the story, often to show growth.
(a) is what drives the story itself; without this, there is no story.
A ______ character is the type of character that has a permanent change at the end of the story.
dynamic
round
static
A ______ character is the type of character that shows all parts of their personality.
dynamic
round
static
A ______ character is the type of character that stays the same from the beginning to the end of the story.
dynamic
round
static
The Boys Next Door is set in the...
1960s
1990s
1980s
2000s
Which character is described as being nervous and marginal?
Lucien
Arnold
Barry
Norman
Jack
Which character is described as having the mentality of a 5 year old?
Lucien
Arnold
Barry
Norman
Jack
Which character loves donuts and keys?
Lucien
Arnold
Barry
Norman
Jack
Which character is the caretaker of the other men in the house?
Lucien
Arnold
Barry
Norman
Jack
Which character describes himself as a "golf pro?"
Lucien
Arnold
Barry
Norman
Jack
(a) is Norman's girlfriend in the play.
* This character's name is misspelled in the study guide.
Mr. Klemper is (a) 's father, and in the script, only has one arm.
What is Arnold's favorite place in the script, and the place he tries to go to at the end of the script?
Russia
Germany
Pennsylvania
Ohio
