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GCSE theatre elements/design quiz

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a type of stage form?

a)

Colour

b)

Live

c)

Profile

d)

Thrust

2.

What type of lighting is used to create a sharp edge?

a)

Flood

b)

Strobe

c)

Wash

d)

Profile/spot

3.

Which term is associated with sound in theatre?

a)

Reverb

b)

Gobo

c)

Barn doors

d)

Backdrop

4.

Which of the following is a consideration in costume design?

a)

Period

b)

Intensity

c)

Crossfade

d)

Echo

5.

What is a feature of set and prop design?

a)

Multipurpose

b)

Follow spot

c)

Soft edge

d)

Pitch

6.

Oversees the entire process of staging a production and coordinating everything that actually happens onstage. 

a)

Stage Manager

b)

Producer

c)

Designer

d)

Director

7.

The ⟺\Longleftrightarrow is in charge of what design elements end up on stage. They are in charge of everything!

(a)  

8.

A stage manager is in charge of writing the directors blocking in their script.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

What are some examples of blocking positions on stage. Name at least 3.

4 lines
10.

The (a)   designer creates the physical space and structures the actor’s perform in.

Choose from the below words

set

costume

make-up

light

11.

Lighting designers decide what (a)   are needed, when to ​ (b)   them, and when to turn them ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words

lights

focus

on

bulbs

unfocus

sideways

12.

Sound designers are in charge of the orchestra.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Sound designs can be both live or pre recorded.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Match the following as make-up design, costume design or both.

a)

1.

Makeup Design

b)

2.

Both

c)

3.

Costume Design

15.

Say the rhyme using clear articulation.

"Unique New York, unique New York, you know you need unique New York."

4 lines
16.

What is the purpose of using different levels on stage?

a)

To create visual interest and depth

b)

To make it easier for actors to exit the stage

c)

To increase the volume of the actors' voices

d)

To reduce the need for lighting

17.

Who is the supervisor that tells the actors and stage crew what to do?

a)

Audience

b)

Choreographer

c)

Director

d)

Manager

18.

What Greek philosopher documented the concepts of Theatre today.

a)

Socrates

b)

Aristotle

c)

Thespis

d)

Plato

19.

According to the concept of the word, Theatre began with the Greeks

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The Greeks believe that ⟺\Longleftrightarrow was the first known actor.

(a)  

21.

What is not a genre of Greek Theatre

a)

Historical

b)

Satire

c)

Tragedy

d)

Comedy

22.

The three things that define theatre are​ (a)   , audience and ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
live
story.
prerecorded
satire
comedy
tragedy
thespians 
music
acting
design
23.

In preparing a performance, the traits and features of an individual is called ...

a)

personality

b)

actor

c)

Thespis

d)

character

24.

A piece of paper summarizing important information about yourself is called a ⟷\longleftrightarrow .

(a)  

25.

Who Is Responsible For The Overall Performance?

a)

Stage Manager

b)

Director

c)

Playwright

d)

Actor

26.

A Performer Usually Appears On ...

(a)  

27.

Besides Costumes, What Else Does A Costume Designer Create?

a)

Set

b)

Hair/Make-up

c)

Puppets

d)

Lights

28.

What Does A Theatre Manager Do?

a)

Running The Theatre Building And Front Of House

b)

Running The Backstage Elements Of The Play

c)

Operating The Technical Equipment

d)

Appearing In The Performance

29.

What Does A Technician NOT Do?

a)

Help Operate Soundboards

b)

Help Operate The Lights

c)

Help Create Puppets

30.

Which One Of These IS NOT A Vocal Skill?

a)

Volume

b)

Tone

c)

Pitch

d)

Posture

31.

What Does A Puppet Designer NOT Do?

a)

Create New Puppets

b)

Designs New Puppets

c)

Help Write The Script

32.

Who Are The Protagonists?

a)
b)
c)
d)
33.

Who Are The Antagonists?

a)
b)
c)
d)
34.

Which Is A Physical Skill?

a)

Accent

b)

Pause

c)

Facial Expression

d)

Emphasis