WorksheetsUnit 1 Lesson 4: Showtime
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the term used in opera for opening night, which translates to "in the wolf's mouth"?
In bocca al lupo
Prima donna
La dolce vita
Ciao bella
Which of the following is a key responsibility of the stage manager during the strike of a production?
Designing costumes
Directing the actors
Creating a list of tasks for the strike
Writing the script
Why might a production team be concerned about casting newcomers in a Broadway musical?
Newcomers are less likely to generate ticket sales than stars.
Newcomers are too difficult to find.
No newcomers ever start on Broadway.
Big stars never do Broadway.
What is the primary purpose of a director's opening night speech?
To announce the next production
To thank the audience for attending
To speak from the heart about the group's accomplishments
To introduce the cast members
Which type of stage is best suited for an actor to separate the curtain and step into the spotlight?
Thrust stage
Proscenium
In the round
Black box
What is the main reason for holding a meeting after each performance during the run of a show?
To plan the next production
To give feedback on that night's performance
To celebrate the success of the show
To rehearse for the next performance
What is the rehearsal called where actors must remember when their lines cue the lighting changes?
Cue-to-cue rehearsal
General rehearsal
Dress rehearsal
Technical rehearsal
Which of the following is a potential catastrophe that could occur during a production's run?
A successful opening night
An illness sidelining a lead actor
A sold-out performance
A new set design
What is the term for the process of removing set pieces and returning the performance space to its original state after a production?
Load-in
Strike
Load-out
Breakdown
Which of the following is a reason why safety is important during the strike of a production?
To ensure the next production is successful
To prevent injuries from heavy set pieces
To speed up the process
To impress the audience
What is the average number of performances for an original Broadway musical run?
100 performances
330 performances
500 performances
1,000 performances
Which of the following productions has been running on Broadway since 1988?
Wicked
The Book of Mormon
The Phantom of the Opera
Hamilton
What is the main focus of a set designer in a stage production?
To manage the actors
To suggest the style and tone of the production
To write the script
To direct the play
How many Broadway musicals have closed on opening night?
10
15
22
30
What is the significance of the phrase "the show must go on" in theater?
It emphasizes the importance of ticket sales.
It highlights the need for continuous rehearsals.
It signifies the resilience needed to overcome mishaps during a run.
It stresses the importance of opening night speeches.
