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WorksheetsTheatre Semester 2 Review
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 37mins
What is the process in which an individual uses body, mind, voice, and emotions to perform a role from a script?
Audition
Acting
Blocking
Backstage
Who is the individual that takes part in a play, movie, or other theatrical form?
Agent
Audience
Actor
Antagonist
What term describes the inherent sound qualities of a room?
Acoustics
Apron
Backdrop
Articulation
What is the term for lines made up by an actor to fill in where there would be an undesirable pause?
Aside
Ad lib
Beat
Blocking
What is the role of a professional who will represent you and submit your resume for job consideration for a percentage of pay?
Actor
Agent
Antagonist
Audience
What is the sound in a room when there is no planned sound called?
Acoustics
Ambient Noise
Backdrop
Articulation
What is the term for the character that forces change or creates conflict for the protagonist?
Agent
Audience
Antagonist
Actor
What is the usually curved area of the stage closest to the audience called?
Apron
Backdrop
Batten
Beat
What is the term for the formation of a clear or distinct sound in speech?
Aside
Articulation
Audition
Blocking
What is the term for a word spoken by the character directly to the audience with other characters pretending not to hear?
Aside
Ad lib
Beat
Blocking
What is the purpose of blocking shorthand in theater?
To communicate stage directions using specific codes
To describe the emotional state of a character
To outline the budget for a production
To list the cast members in a play
What does the term "breaking character" refer to in theater?
Enhancing the volume of a scene
Losing focus and dropping characterization
Designing dance numbers for a play
Managing the budget of a production
What is the role of a casting director?
To design the lighting and visual elements of a production
To analyze scripts and identify the type of performer required
To perform as the main character in a play
To manage the financial aspects of a production
What is the function of a choreographer in a theater production?
To write the script for the play
To design and teach dance numbers to the cast
To manage the technical aspects of a production
To create the budget for the production
What does "characterization" involve in theater?
The creation of a fictional or historical character
The management of stage lighting and sound
The organization of the production's budget
The selection of costumes for the cast
What is the term for the major event in a play, often considered the turning point of the story?
Conclusion
Climax
Critique
Cue
What is the role of a Costume Designer in a theatrical production?
To direct the play
To manage the lighting and sound
To research and create costumes within a budget
To write the script
What is a Cold Reading Audition?
An audition where actors perform a prepared monologue
An audition where actors read and emote from a script on the spot
An audition where actors perform a dance routine
An audition where actors sing a song of their choice
What is the purpose of a Control Booth in a theater?
To store costumes
To provide a space for actors to rehearse
To control lighting and sound during performances
To serve as a ticket booth
What does the term "Copyright" refer to in the context of theater?
The exclusive legal right to use and authorize others to use artistic material
The process of designing costumes
The evaluation of a theatrical work
The movement of actors on stage
What is a cyclorama or cyc used for in theater?
To create sound effects
To provide lighting for the stage
To create setting and mask the back of the stage
To control the temperature of the theater
What does the term "dark" refer to in theater?
When the stage is painted black
When all lights are out or the theater is closed
When the audience is not present
When the actors wear dark costumes
What is the role of a director in a theatrical production?
To design costumes for the play
To interpret the play and guide the action
To manage ticket sales
To operate the lighting equipment
What is the purpose of dress rehearsals?
To finalize the script
To rehearse without costumes
To run through all technical effects with actors in costume
To design the stage layout
What does "empathy" mean in the context of acting?
The ability to memorize lines quickly
The actor relates to the thoughts and feelings of their character
The ability to perform without a script
The actor's ability to project their voice
What is the purpose of external characterization traits in acting?
To make the character more believable
To confuse the audience
To shorten the play
To increase the volume of the actor's voice
What does the term "falling action" refer to in a play?
The introduction of characters
The series of events following the climax
The climax of the story
The opening scene
What is the role of a fight choreographer in a production?
To design costumes
To plan and teach fights and weapons movements to the cast
To write the script
To manage the lighting
What is the function of a fly loft in a theater?
To store costumes
To house the orchestra
To store curtains and set pieces above the stage
To provide seating for the audience
What does "breaking the fourth wall" mean in theater?
Ignoring the audience completely
Intentionally addressing the audience directly
Building a physical wall on stage
Ending the play abruptly
What is the purpose of a green room in a theater?
To serve as a waiting room for performers when not on stage
To store props
To house the lighting equipment
To provide a space for the audience to relax
What is the role of a house manager in a theater setting?
To perform as the lead actor
To design the stage set
To supervise the ticket, program, and usher crews
To write the script
What does the term "improvisation" refer to in theater?
Reading from a script
Spontaneous use of movement and words to create a character
Designing costumes for a play
Directing the lighting for a scene
What is the primary function of lighting in a theater production?
To provide appropriate visibility and enhance mood
To create costumes for the actors
To write the dialogue for the play
To manage the audience seating
What is an "initial incident" in the context of a play?
The final scene of the play
The first important event from which the rest of the play develops
The intermission between acts
The last line spoken by the lead character
What does "interpersonal" refer to in terms of skills?
The ability to perform on stage
The ability to understand and manage human relationships
The ability to memorize lines quickly
The ability to design stage sets
What is the role of a Make up Technician in a theatrical production?
To design costumes for the actors
To research the script and apply make up for performances
To manage the lighting and sound
To direct the actors on stage
Which acting technique focuses on emotional preparation, repetition, and improvisation?
Mime
Monologue
Meisner Acting Method
Pantomime
What is a Monologue?
A dialogue between two characters
A long speech by a single actor
A musical performance
A dance routine
What does the term "Mask" refer to in theatre?
A type of costume
A covering for an actor's face
A stage prop
A lighting technique
What is the primary goal of a character in a play?
To entertain the audience
To achieve their objective
To memorize lines
To perform stunts
What is the function of the Orchestra Pit?
To store props
To provide space for the orchestra
To serve as a backstage area
To hold the lighting equipment
What is the role of a Playwright?
To direct the actors during a play
To write the script for a play
To manage the production budget
To design the stage set
What does the term "Pitch" refer to in a theatrical context?
The speed of an actor's movements
The volume of the background music
The highness or lowness of a voice
The brightness of stage lighting
What is a "Prepared audition"?
An audition where actors improvise their lines
An audition with a memorized monologue
An audition conducted over video call
An audition with no prior preparation
What is the purpose of a "Prompt book"?
To store costumes and props
To record the financial details of a production
To contain the script with notes and technical details
To list the cast and crew members
What is the function of a "Prop Shop"?
To design costumes for the play
To store furniture and bulky props
To manage ticket sales
To rehearse dance numbers
What is the term for an arched opening through which the audience sees the stage, often associated with a style of theater with the audience seated predominantly in front of the stage?
Proscenium
Raked stage
Scene shop
Repertory Theatre
Which term describes molded false facial pieces used in theater?
Puppetry
Prosthetic
Scrim
Scenery/Set
What is the role of the character around whom the play revolves, often considered the "good guy"?
Antagonist
Protagonist
Director
Playwright
What is the term for a stage that is tilted toward the audience to improve visibility?
Raked stage
Proscenium
Scene shop
Repertory Theatre
What is the name of the rehearsal where actors and directors read the script and discuss themes and character motivations?
Run-throughs
Readthrough/reading rehearsal
Blocking
Dress rehearsal
Which type of theater is produced in a specific region of the United States?
Regional Theatre
Repertory Theatre
Proscenium Theatre
Representational Theatre
What is the term for rehearsals that occur without any stops?
Blocking
Run-throughs
Dress rehearsal
Readthrough
What is the term for the division of a play, usually part of an act, that indicates the setting of the play?
Scene
Script
Resolution
Satire
What is the term for a piece of gauze cloth that appears opaque until lit from behind, used as a screen or backdrop?
Scrim
Scenery/Set
Scene shop
Script
What is the term for analyzing feedback and applying the suggestions provided appropriately?
Sensory Recall
Self-reflective practices
Rehearsal
Resolution
What is the role of a Set Designer in a production?
To perform on stage
To design costumes for actors
To work with the director on scenery and acting space
To manage the lighting equipment
What does the term "Soliloquy" refer to in theater?
A dialogue between two characters
A long speech by a single actor to themselves or the audience
A musical performance
A group dance sequence
What is the purpose of "Spike marks" on stage?
To enhance the sound quality
To mark positions of stage sets and walls during rehearsals
To indicate lighting positions
To guide the audience to their seats
Which type of stage is also known as "theatre in the round"?
Thrust stage
Black Box stage
Arena stage
Proscenium stage
What is the function of "Spirit gum" in theater productions?
To create sound effects
To apply false hair or prosthetics
To secure stage props
To enhance lighting effects
What is a Black Box stage primarily used for?
Large-scale musical productions
Rehearsals and minimal performances
Outdoor concerts
Film screenings
Which stage type has a permanent "picture frame" around the performance space?
Thrust
Black Box
Proscenium
Arena
Who is the creator of the Stanislavski Method?
Konstantin Stanislavski
Lee Strasberg
Stella Adler
Sanford Meisner
What does the term "Strike" refer to in theater?
The opening night of a play
The final rehearsal before a performance
Taking down and changing out sets after a production
The first reading of a script
What is the purpose of a "Swatch" in theater?
To test sound levels
To sample fabrics for stage lights
To measure stage dimensions
To rehearse dance routines
What is the main characteristic of a Melodrama?
Realistic portrayal of characters
Exaggerated characters and emotional plots
Focus on historical events
Minimal dialogue
What is the definition of a tragedy in theatre?
A play with a happy ending
A play in which the protagonist fails to achieve their goal, often with a sad or tragic ending
A play focused on comedy and humor
A play that involves musical elements
What is the role of an understudy in a play?
To direct the play
To learn the lines and staging in case another actor cannot perform
To manage the stage crew
To design the costumes
What does the term "upstage" refer to in theatre?
The area of the stage closest to the audience
The area of the stage furthest from the audience
The area where the orchestra sits
The area where the props are stored
What is the purpose of theatrical conventions?
To provide refreshments during the play
To help tell the story through devices like dialogue and monologue
To sell tickets for the play
To organize the seating arrangement
What is the function of the wings in a theatre?
To provide lighting for the stage
To serve as the main performance area
To be the areas to the left and right of the stage out of view to the audience
To house the orchestra
