WorksheetsGCSE theatre elements/design quiz
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which of the following is a type of stage form?
Colour
Live
Profile
Thrust
What type of lighting is used to create a sharp edge?
Flood
Strobe
Wash
Profile/spot
Which term is associated with sound in theatre?
Reverb
Gobo
Barn doors
Backdrop
Which of the following is a consideration in costume design?
Period
Intensity
Crossfade
Echo
What is a feature of set and prop design?
Multipurpose
Follow spot
Soft edge
Pitch
Oversees the entire process of staging a production and coordinating everything that actually happens onstage.
Stage Manager
Producer
Designer
Director
The ⟺ is in charge of what design elements end up on stage. They are in charge of everything!
(a)
A stage manager is in charge of writing the directors blocking in their script.
True
False
What are some examples of blocking positions on stage. Name at least 3.
The (a) designer creates the physical space and structures the actor’s perform in.
set
costume
make-up
light
Lighting designers decide what (a) are needed, when to (b) them, and when to turn them (c) .
lights
focus
on
bulbs
unfocus
sideways
Sound designers are in charge of the orchestra.
True
False
Sound designs can be both live or pre recorded.
True
False
Match the following as make-up design, costume design or both.
Makeup Design
Both
Costume Design
Say the rhyme using clear articulation.
"Unique New York, unique New York, you know you need unique New York."
What is the purpose of using different levels on stage?
To create visual interest and depth
To make it easier for actors to exit the stage
To increase the volume of the actors' voices
To reduce the need for lighting
Who is the supervisor that tells the actors and stage crew what to do?
Audience
Choreographer
Director
Manager
What Greek philosopher documented the concepts of Theatre today.
Socrates
Aristotle
Thespis
Plato
According to the concept of the word, Theatre began with the Greeks
True
False
The Greeks believe that ⟺ was the first known actor.
(a)
What is not a genre of Greek Theatre
Historical
Satire
Tragedy
Comedy
The three things that define theatre are (a) , audience and (b)
In preparing a performance, the traits and features of an individual is called ...
personality
actor
Thespis
character
A piece of paper summarizing important information about yourself is called a ⟷ .
(a)
Who Is Responsible For The Overall Performance?
Stage Manager
Director
Playwright
Actor
A Performer Usually Appears On ...
(a)
Besides Costumes, What Else Does A Costume Designer Create?
Set
Hair/Make-up
Puppets
Lights
What Does A Theatre Manager Do?
Running The Theatre Building And Front Of House
Running The Backstage Elements Of The Play
Operating The Technical Equipment
Appearing In The Performance
What Does A Technician NOT Do?
Help Operate Soundboards
Help Operate The Lights
Help Create Puppets
Which One Of These IS NOT A Vocal Skill?
Volume
Tone
Pitch
Posture
What Does A Puppet Designer NOT Do?
Create New Puppets
Designs New Puppets
Help Write The Script
Who Are The Protagonists?
Who Are The Antagonists?
Which Is A Physical Skill?
Accent
Pause
Facial Expression
Emphasis
