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WorksheetsTheatre Terms #2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the primary purpose of the diaphragm in theatrical voice work?
To control body movement
To support breath control and vocal projection
To help with memorization
To improve facial expressions
Which of the following best describes proper posture for stage performance?
Shoulders hunched forward
Weight on one leg
Feet shoulder-width apart, spine aligned
Arms crossed in front
During a theatrical performance, eye contact should be:
Always directed at the floor
Maintained with one audience member
Focused on the back wall
Natural and purposeful based on character
What is vocal variety in theatre?
A. Speaking in different accents
B. Changes in pitch, pace, and tone to convey meaning
C. Always speaking loudly
D. Using only one tone throughout
What is the main purpose of a cold reading?
To test an actor's ability to perform without preparation
To practice in cold weather
To read scripts silently
To memorize lines quickly
What does "breaking the fourth wall" mean?
Destroying stage property
Forgetting lines
Directly addressing or acknowledging the audience
Creating a new entrance
What is the definition of ensemble in theatre?
A. A solo performance
B. The lighting crew
C. A group working together as a unified whole
D. The stage manager's duties
How should consonants be treated in theatrical speech?
Ignored completely
Pronounced clearly and precisely
Whispered softly
Rushed through quickly
What is the primary purpose of stage directions?
To direct traffic outside the theatre
To indicate movement and positioning on stage
To write new scripts
To design costumes
What is meant by "motivation" in acting?
Getting paid for performance
The reason behind a character's actions
Memorizing lines quickly
Following the director's orders
What is pantomime in theatre?
A. A type of stage lighting
B. Acting without words using only gesture and movement
C. Reading scripts aloud
D. A form of singing
The term "projection" in theatre refers to:
Showing movies on stage
Voice volume and clarity to reach the audience
Planning future performances
Drawing set designs
What is the purpose of emotional recall in acting?
Remembering lines
Using personal memories to create authentic emotions
Planning rehearsal schedules
Writing scripts
Choral reading is best described as:
Individual performance
Group reading in unison or parts
Silent reading
Improvisation
What is the main function of blocking in theatre?
Preventing people from entering the theatre
Planning and recording stage movements
What is the primary purpose of an audition?
To practice lines
To evaluate performers for potential roles
To sell tickets
To design costumes
How should gestures be used in theatrical performance?
Randomly and frequently
Never
Purposefully to support character and dialogue
Only when speaking
What is visualization in acting?
Drawing pictures
Mental imaging to enhance performance
Watching other actors
Reading scripts
What is the purpose of tone in theatrical voice work?
To express emotion and meaning
To speak as quietly as possible
To shout all lines
To speak in monotone
What is the main goal of a critique in theatre?
To criticize negatively
To provide constructive feedback for improvement
To praise everything
To rewrite the script
