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WorksheetsGeneral Theatre Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The area where the audience sits is called the:
Stage
Apron
House
Wing
A stage with audience on all four sides is called:
Arena stage
Proscenium stage
Thrust stage
Black box stage
Which part of the stage extends past the proscenium arch?
Wing
Apron
Booth
Backdrop
Backstage areas where actors wait before entering are called:
The House
Wings
Downstage
Pit
A stage framed like a picture frame is a:
Arena stage
Thrust stage
Proscenium stage
Studio stage
What is a performance space, typically a square or rectangular room, with black walls and a black, flat floor?
Arena
Black box
Proscenium
Thrust
The safest way to carry a prop knife is:
Swinging freely
Pointed toward others
Blade covered and handled carefully
Tossed backstage
What rule helps prevent injury in a scene shop?
Wearing open-toe shoes
Distracting others
Keeping hair tied back
Running near tools
What is a standard safety rule during a rehearsal?
Ignore directions
Stay aware of surroundings
Crowd the wings
Move props without permission
“Upstage” refers to the area:
Closest to the audience
Farthest from the audience
Left of the stage
Actor’s left side
The acting area closest to the audience is:
Stage left
Downstage
Stage right
Upstage
A waiting area for actors when they are not onstage is called the:
House
Green room
Apron
Booth
A sketch showing stage layout, entrances, and scenery placement is called a:
Cue sheet
Stage map
Ground plan
Line diagram
Wearing long sleeves and closed shoes in a shop is part of:
Blocking
Safety procedures
Warm-ups
Improvisation
Respecting equipment, space, and cast members is known as:
Stage etiquette
Projection
Cueing
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