WorksheetsTheatre Terminology (Management)
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is a 'Prompt Book' used for?
A book of actor biographies
A master copy of the script with cues and notes
A guide to theatre history
A collection of audience reviews
What does the term 'Cue' refer to in theatre?
A costume change
A type of stage lighting
A signal for something to happen on stage
A rehearsal schedule
What is 'Blocking' in a theatrical context?
The selection of costumes
The arrangement of audience seating
The planned movement of actors on stage
The process of designing stage sets
What does 'Call Time' mean?
The time for intermission between scenes i na performance
The duration of a rehearsal for all performers and crew
The time performers and crew must arrive at the theatre
The exact time a performance starts including house set-up
What is a 'Standby' in theatre?
A warning to prepare for an upcoming cue
A rehearsal break
A backup actor for a role
A type of stage prop
What does the command 'Go' signify?
To start a rehearsal
To execute a cue
To change costumes
To end a performance
What is a 'Rehearsal Report'?
A critique of the rehearsal
A schedule of upcoming performances
A daily summary of rehearsal events and issues
A list of actors' lines
What is the focus of a 'Tech Rehearsal'?
Marketing and promotion strategies for advertising the play
Costume fitting and adjustments for all performers
The technical aspects of the play such as lights and sound
Actor dialogue and character development
What does 'Calling the Show' involve?
Announcing the start of the show
Giving cues during a performance
Selecting the cast
Designing the stage set
What is 'Spike Tape' used for?
To mark positions on stage
To bind scripts
To decorate the set
To repair costumes
Which of the following is NOT a function of the 'Prompt Book'?
Used by the stage manager to run the show
Recording blocking
Including all cues
Recording actor biographies
Which term refers to the planned movement of actors?
Cue
Spike
Blocking
Standby
What is the purpose of a 'Standby' call?
To alert actors of a costume change
To announce a break
To signal the end of a scene
To prepare for an upcoming cue
What does 'Spike Tape' help ensure?
Audience engagement
Lighting effects
Sound quality
Consistency in actor positions
