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WorksheetsIntroduction to Tableau - Multiple Choice Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does the French word "tableau" mean?
Story
Frozen Picture
Action Scene
Living Stage
What is the meaning of "tableau vivant"?
Moving picture
Living action
Dramatic play
Silent movie
In which ancient civilization was tableau first used as a theatre technique?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
Ancient China
Why did the Greeks use tableau in their plays?
To make their performances longer
To represent scenes of violence without acting them out
To create comedy moments
To replace actors with statues
How was tableau used in medieval times?
In gladiator battles
In Catholic masses and religious plays
In royal court performances only
In carnival celebrations
How was tableau used in Victorian England?
As a parlor game to recreate famous paintings
As a form of punishment for bad actors
In the TV show Modern Family, what famous painting was recreated using tableau?
The Last Supper
Starry Night
Freedom From Want
The Mona Lisa
Which modern-day media format is NOT similar to tableau?
Photo sharing
Storyboarding
Animated movies
Graphic novels
How are tableaux similar to social media photo sharing?
They both involve moving images
They both capture and share a moment in time
They both require an internet connection
They both are used only for entertainment
How do tableaux relate to comic books and graphic novels?
Both use still images to tell a story
Both require a script to be performed
Both include detailed dialogue in speech bubbles
Both are only used in theaters
What is a storyboard used for?
Writing the script of a play
Organizing and visualizing a film before production
Creating costumes for a play
Designing special effects for movies
Which of the following is NOT a reason why tableau is valuable in drama?
It helps actors practice physical control
It encourages actors to focus on body movement instead of speech
It trains actors to speak loudly on stage
It improves concentration and focus
Which element of tableau involves different physical levels of space?
Depth
Energy
Focus
Levels
What does "focus" in tableau refer to?
The lighting on stage
The use of props in the scene
The performer’s deliberate gaze and focal point
The order of actors on stage
What does "depth" refer to in a tableau performance?
The use of emotions in the scene
The use of different on-stage spaces like upstage and downstage
The number of actors in the performance
The amount of time the tableau lasts
What does "energy" mean in a tableau?
The amount of movement the actors use
Use of deliberate muscular tension to appear frozen
The speed of the performance
The volume of an actor’s voice
What is the main rule of "concentration" in tableau?
A) Staying still and silent while performing
B) Changing positions frequently
C) Avoiding eye contact with the audience
D) Focusing only on the script
How can performers show "contact" in a tableau?
By standing apart from each other
By using actual physical connections or shared focus
By only making eye contact with the audience
By constantly moving within the scene
Which of the following is NOT a common use of tableau in modern performances?
Training actors in focus and control
Replacing full-length plays in theaters
Highlighting key moments in a performance
Enhancing dramatic storytelling
What is the name of our teaching artist?
Jason Jacobs
Josh Johannsen
Jimmy Jazz
James Jordans
