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WorksheetsDR 1-2 Stage & Theater Basics Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a Flat in theater?
Frames covered with canvas or wood to create walls on stage.
A type of lighting used in theater productions.
A seating arrangement for the audience.
A stage prop used for special effects.
What is an AUDITION?
A type of dance performance
The “job interview” for an actor to get an acting job.
A rehearsal for a play
A script reading session
What is a SCRIPT in theater?
A type of stage direction for actors.
The text containing the lines that an actor will speak, with possible movement suggestions.
A musical score for a play.
A list of props needed for a performance.
What is a SET in theater?
A type of lighting used in performances.
A construction used to simulate an environment within the framework of the play.
A group of actors performing together.
A musical score accompanying the play.
What are REHEARSALS?
Practice sessions where actors learn stage directions and recite their lines.
Meetings for directors to discuss the script with the cast.
Social gatherings for actors to bond before performances.
Technical run-throughs of the lighting and sound design.
What is a CUE in theater?
A type of stage lighting used to enhance performances.
A signal that prompts an actor into a new set of dialogue or physical action on stage.
A rehearsal technique for improving actor's delivery.
A term for the audience's reaction during a performance.
What is BLOCKING in theater?
The specific movement dictated to an actor by the director of a play, also known as stage directions.
A technique used to enhance the lighting effects on stage.
The process of rehearsing a play without costumes.
A method of improvisation used by actors during performances.
What is IMPROVISATION?
A planned performance with a script.
Impromptu acting used without a script or preplanned direction to develop a character.
A type of dance that requires choreography.
A method of writing that involves editing and revising.
What is STAGE BUSINESS?
The little actions that an actor performs to make the character more real, often involving the use of props.
A type of stage direction that indicates where actors should stand.
A rehearsal technique used to improve dialogue delivery.
A method of lighting used to enhance stage performances.
What is Theater?
The act of putting on a fully realized play (drama) with full technical aspects to be performed for an audience.
A type of music performance that involves singing and dancing.
A form of visual art that focuses on painting and sculpture.
A literary genre that includes novels and short stories.
Who is a PLAYWRIGHT?
A person who writes the play, also known as a play maker.
A person who directs a play.
A person who acts in a play.
A person who designs the set for a play.
What is the CAST in theater?
The entire group of actors performing a play.
A type of stage lighting used in performances.
The script of the play written by the playwright.
The audience members watching the performance.
What is an ARENA stage?
A stage that allows the audience to sit on all sides of the acting area, also known as “theater in the round.”
A stage that is elevated above the audience for better visibility.
A stage that is designed for outdoor performances only.
A stage that features a proscenium arch to frame the performance.
What is a Goal/Objective in a scene?
What the character wants to achieve in the scene or story.
The setting where the scene takes place.
The conflict that arises between characters.
The background information about the characters.
What is the STAGE GRID?
A map that divides the stage into 9 areas so that actors know where to move on stage.
A grid used for lighting design in theater productions.
A layout plan for seating arrangements in a theater.
A diagram showing the sound system setup for a performance.
What is SENSORY RECALL?
A technique for memorizing lines in a play.
Calling up a particular memory that relates to a certain aspect of the character that the actor is portraying.
A method for improving physical stamina during performances.
A strategy for enhancing vocal projection on stage.
What are FLATS and PLATFORMS?
Structures built and used to help create the set.
Types of clothing worn by actors.
Tools used for stage lighting.
Types of musical instruments used in performances.
What is Concentration in acting?
Focusing on actions and reactions of others on stage.
Memorizing lines and cues for a performance.
Practicing voice modulation and projection.
Understanding the script's historical context.
What is a CROSS in theater?
A type of stage lighting technique.
A movement by an actor from one side of the stage to another side of the stage.
A specific type of theater production.
A term for audience applause.
What is a CHARACTER in theater?
The distinct vocal, physical, and emotional attributes of a given role.
A script that outlines the dialogue and actions of the play.
The setting and time period in which the play takes place.
The director's vision for the overall production.
