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WorksheetsTheatre Safety and Techniques Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of the following precautions is NOT in accordance with the safety guidelines for the use of ladders in theatre?
Only carry light loads when climbing the ladder
Stand on the top step of the ladder to reach as far as you can
Before climbing, ensure the ladder is placed on a stable surface
Do not attempt to move or extend the ladder while standing on it
In relation to the plot, the inciting incident is an event that
occurs during the play and creates the main conflict
occurs during the play and resolves the main conflict
does not occur during the play, but is referred to in the dialogue
does not occur during the play but involves the main characters
Which of the following precautions should be taken when electrical cords and sound cables are left on the floor of the theatre?
Tuck them under the seats
Secure them to the floor using tape
Wrap them together as best as possible
Station an usher to guide persons over them
In which of the following theatre spaces does the audience sit all around the stage?
Proscenium Stage
Formal
Blackbox
Arena stage
What is the name given to a theatre space where the audience is on one side viewing the play through an architectural opening with arches?
Proscenium Stage
Alleyway Theatre
Arena Stage
Open Stage
The fourth wall of the stage is BEST described as
The transition space at the back of the theatre
The space above the performance area
The front of the stage where the curtains are hung
The imaginary space between the performer and the audience
Which of the following statements BEST describe the stage manager’s responsibility during the rehearsal process for a production?
The stage manager sources and designs costumes, properties, and set pieces for the production
The stage manager designs the stage makeup for each of the characters in the production
The stage manager records all blocking, technical cues, and notes in the production prompt book
The stage manager is responsible for overseeing all design and technical elements for the production
Which of the following BEST describes the area which is designated as the front of house in a theatre?
The area designated for washrooms
The box office and lobby located outside the theatre
The area in which the audience purchases refreshments
The auditorium/area where the audience views the performance
Which of the following suggests the MOST effective use of lighting to create the mood and atmosphere?
Red lighting to create a sense of danger
Strobe lighting to emphasize or punctuate the movement
Low light intensity to create an eerie setting and increase the dramatic effect
No lights on the face of the performers to lessen the effects of movement
Which of the following techniques would leave the MOST impactful image if used for the last scene?
Using a placard
Creating a tableau
Using spoken word
Projecting a picture
At an audition, the director/ choreographer should MAINLY select a performer based on the
Skills and talents of the performer
Personality and intellect of the performer
Recommendation from theatre professionals
comments about the performer from previous performances
Which of the following indicates how character analysis is helpful to the actor?
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Creating and managing the budget for a production is the responsibility of the
director
producer
designers
playwright
Which of the following theatre spaces requires GREATER attention to the projection of voices?
Arena
Thrust
Black box
Proscenium
Which of the following roles is responsible for spacing a dance?
Stage Manager
Choreographer
Artistic Director
Musical Director
The stage direction states that the character stares lovingly into her friend’s eyes but the director needs the audience to see the actor’s face. The actor adjusts his body slightly. Which of the following instructions may be given by the director to the actor?
Face Upstage
Face Downstage
Close 45 degrees to the friend
Open 45 degrees to the audience
Storytelling BEST utilizes dialect or patois to
Make history realistic
Sound better that way
Capture cultural expressions
Showcase the storyteller’s voice
Which of the following represents the BEST option for a safe and realistic representation of fire within a scene?
Painted charcoal
Red-orange fabric
Battery-operated lantern
Kerosene lantern with covered flame
During the national curfew, radio was one of the primary means of communication. Which of the following cultural form could BEST be shared as entertainment via this medium?
Wakes
Nine-night
Storytelling
Stickfighting
