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WorksheetsStage Management Lesson 8: Quiz
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins
Elijah, Abigail, and Aria are preparing for their school play. They know it's important to read the play several times. Which of the following is NOT a practical reason for reading the play?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
Enjoyment
To time how long intermission should be
To get a French scene breakdown
To get list for rehearsal props and costumes
Imagine Evelyn, Daniel, and Charlotte are working together on a play! In 2 minutes, can you identify the main purpose of a French Scene Breakdown from the options below?
Making a props list
Making a costumes list
Deciding on lighting cues
Scheduling rehearsals
Which of the following is most essential for a successful Production Meeting?
(You have 2 minutes to answer this question.)
An agenda
All the producers, actors, designers, & technicians in attendance
Donuts and coffee
All the above
After Harper and David finish reading the play for technical requirements, which group should they prioritize chatting with next to help make the production successful?
Response time for this question is 2 minutes.
Director
Set and Lighting Designers
Department Heads
All the above
Kai, Michael, and Noah are preparing for their school play. What is the best way for them to quickly and effectively communicate with all performers and staff?
Respond within 2 minutes.
U.S. mail
Written schedule
Contact sheet and electronic media
Verbal messages through crew members
Benjamin, Evelyn, and David are preparing for their big rehearsal week. Which of the following items is most essential for them to bring?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
Stopwatch and ground plan of the set
Sound-plot form and rehearsal props
Rehearsal costume pieces and pencils
All the above
Maya, Aiden, and Isla are about to step onto the stage for the first time! As they look around, what’s the first thing they’re likely to notice that helps them know where to stand?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
Tape job on the floor
Prompt book
Calling text
Rehearsal props list
Charlotte, Harper, and Samuel are preparing the ground plan for their school play. Arrange steps A-D in the correct order for a smooth setup:
Response time for this question is 2 minutes.
First: D. Divide the ground plan with a center line. Second: B. Grid the ground plan. Third: A. Give each point on the stage right side a number on the ground plan. Fourth: C. Identify every major point on the ground plan.
First: B. Grid the ground plan. Second: D. Divide the ground plan with a center line. Third: C. Identify every major point on the ground plan. Fourth: A. Give each point on the stage right side a number on the ground plan.
First: C. Identify every major point on the ground plan. Second: A. Give each point on the stage right side a number on the ground plan. Third: D. Divide the ground plan with a center line. Fourth: B. Grid the ground plan.
First: A. Give each point on the stage right side a number on the ground plan. Second: C. Identify every major point on the ground plan. Third: B. Grid the ground plan. Fourth: D. Divide the ground plan with a center line.
Zoe, Charlotte, and Avery are preparing the stage for their performance. Arrange steps A-D in the correct order for taping out the ground plan. Which order should they follow?
- A. Sweep and mop the stage.
- B. Put a small square of tape on each point listed on the ground plan, and label it.
- C. Lay one tape measure up the center line and tape it to the floor and lay a second tape measure exactly 10 feet to the right of the first tape measure.
- D. Using the ground plan as a guide, connect all the dots that you have plotted on the ground plan.
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
First: A
Second: C
Third: B
Fourth: D
First: C
Second: A
Third: D
Fourth: B
First: D
Second: B
Third: C
Fourth: A
First: B
Second: D
Third: A
Fourth: C
Luna, Nora, and Ethan each have their own sets for a fun project. To make sure everyone can quickly identify their own set, which of the following would be the best way to mark each one differently?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
Location
Color tape
Manner
Size tape
Michael and Abigail are preparing for their big rehearsal and need two copies of the script for their prompt book. What is the name of the special copy that includes blocking notation, mini-ground plans, and all rehearsal information?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
Calling text
Rehearsal text
Daily notes
Production meeting notes
Arjun and Emma are preparing for their school play and each needs two copies of the script. You have 2 minutes to answer: The special copy that Arjun will use during the actual performances is called the: ____________________
Calling text
Rehearsal text
Daily notes
Production meeting notes
To get ready for the first rehearsal and impress your castmates, what should you set out at each actor’s station before they arrive?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
a prompt book, a contact sheet, and a cup of coffee
a performance calendar, a contact sheet, and a brief history of the theatre
a performance calendar, a contact sheet, a contact card and a pencil
a contact sheet, a contact card, a cup of coffee and a pencil
At your first rehearsal with Noah, James, and Lily, what are some things you can expect to happen right away?
You have 2 minutes to respond.
the director talks about the show, the designers show designs, there is a read-through
the director talks about the show, props are handed out, there is a read-through
all blocking notation is given, the designers show designs, there is a read-through
the director talks about the show, the designers show designs, lighting cues are set
Aria, Scarlett, and David are getting ready for their school play. You have 2 minutes to answer: Which group is most likely to attend the main production meetings?
actors, directors, designers and department heads
lighting technicians, directors, designers and department heads
actors, directors, designers, department heads and stage management
directors, designers, production manager, stage management and department heads
Before the big production meeting, the Stage Manager—like Mia, Scarlett, or Kai—needs to prepare and share a key document. Which document is this?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
technical cues
production meeting agenda
rehearsal schedule
props list
Elijah is rehearsing for the school play and needs your help! What is the correct abbreviation for the stage direction 'cross'? Choose the best option below. You have 2 minutes to answer.
x
cr
ct
cs
Samuel and Michael are preparing the stage for a play. They see a table and need to write its abbreviation in the stage directions. What is the correct abbreviation for 'table'?
Response time for this question is 2 minutes.
tbl
tab
tb
tble
Elijah is helping set up the stage for a play. Which abbreviation should he use for the word 'chair' in the stage direction?
25. chair ___________
Response time for this question: 2 minutes.
chr
ch
cr
chre
Elijah is rehearsing for a play and comes across this stage direction. Can you help him fill in the abbreviation for: 26. rise ___________
Choose the correct abbreviation for 'rise' as used in stage directions.
Response time for this question is 2 minutes.
r
l
u
d
Evelyn is rehearsing her lines and comes across a stage direction. She needs to fill in the abbreviation for: 27. sit ___________. Which of the following is the correct abbreviation?
Response time for this question is 2 minutes.
s
st
si
sit
Hey Mason and Grace! Can you help fill in the abbreviations for these stage directions? 28. What is the abbreviation for 'of' in stage directions?
Time allowed: 2 minutes
of
up
down
left
Emma, Kai, and Noah are learning about the stage! Can you help them recall the shorthand for the _____ main areas of the stage, often used in theater productions?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
5
7
9
11
Olivia and Scarlett are starting their art project and need to mark their initial ideas. Which tool should they use for blocking notation to allow easy changes?
Response time for this question is 2 minutes.
sharpie
pen
magic marker
pencil
Michael rises from chair #1, confidently crosses down center, and takes a seat in chair #2. Select the correct abbreviations for his movements from the options below.
Time allowed: 2 minutes
r chr 1, x dc, s chr 2
r chr 2, x dc, s chr 1
r chr 1, x uc, s chr 2
r chr 2, x uc, s chr 1
William is on stage. What are the correct abbreviations for these movements: He crosses to the down center chair and sits, then crosses to the left of the table?
Response time for this question is 2 minutes.
x dc chr, s, x l tbl
x uc chr, s, x r tbl
x dc tbl, s, x l chr
x l chr, s, x dc tbl
Ava needs to move on stage. What is the correct abbreviation for: Ava crosses up center and sits in the chair stage right of the table?
Response time for this question is 2 minutes.
x uc, s chr sr tbl
x dc, s chr sl tbl
x uc, s chr sl tbl
x dc, s chr sr tbl
Evelyn rises from the floor, moves up left to the right of the table, and sits. What are the correct abbreviations for her movements?
Response time for this question is 2 minutes.
r fl, x ul r tbl, s
r tbl, x ul l tbl, s
r fl, x ur r tbl, s
r fl, x ul l tbl, s
Write the abbreviations for this movement: Kai quickly moves up left to the right of Ava, and she playfully slaps him. Choose the correct abbreviation.
Response time: 2 minutes
x ul r Ava, slap
x ur l Ava, slap
x ul l Ava, slap
x ur r Ava, slap
Evelyn, Mason, and Lily are helping backstage for the school play. You have 2 minutes to answer: Which of the following is the main responsibility of the stage manager?
Organizing the prop tables, tracking props, handing props to the actors
Organizing the prop tables, tracking props, keeping dishes used in rehearsal clean
Organizing the prop tables, tracking props, applying the actor’s make-up
Sweeping the stage, applying the actor’s make-up, organizing cast parties
Aiden, Avery, and Evelyn are stage managers during rehearsals. They need to share important information with the production team. Which group should they keep informed?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
director
department heads
designers
all the above
Elijah and Priya are backstage in their academic theatre and need to quickly find the latest production updates. Where should they go for this information within 2 minutes? The nerve center of the theatre is: __________________
the call board
the ticket booth
the green room
the auditorium
Anika, Lily, and Liam are preparing their sound plot for music class. To make their cues easy to follow, which is the best way to label them?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
letters
numbers
letters and punctuation
numbers highlighted in red
Luna, Noah, and Aria are preparing for the big show! You'll need to make cue sheets for all the technicians who will be performing cues during the performance. However, there's one exception to this rule. Which technician does not require a cue sheet?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
fly person
props master
light board operator
sound master
You’re helping Ethan and Avery prepare for the big show. You have several cue sheets to organize. Where should you put all the cues so you can easily call the show during the performance?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
rehearsal text
calling text
daily notes
production meeting agenda
Grace, Aiden, and Aria are learning about cues in class. What are the 3 main parts of any cue?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
warning, standby and go
Warning (or standby), go, and follow-up
warning, name of cue, and follow-up
Warning (or standby), name of cue, and go
Imagine Lily is directing a school play. She needs to give a warning or standby before the actual cue is called. Why is it important to give this warning a few seconds before the cue, and what could happen if she gives it too early or too late?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
It helps the crew prepare at the right moment; giving it too early may cause them to lose focus, and too late may cause missed cues.
It allows the audience to get ready; giving it too early or late does not matter.
It signals the end of the play; timing is not important.
It is only for the director’s practice; the crew does not need it.
During technical rehearsals, Arjun and Sophia are working backstage. What is the most important thing they should focus on fixing?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
all problems as they happen
random problems
all problems later
only the problems that can be fixed quickly
As the technical rehearsal begins, you’re the stage manager. What is an important instruction you should give Elijah, Abigail, and Liam to help the rehearsal run smoothly?
You have 2 minutes to respond.
that they better know their lines
where the cast party is
not to wander away after a scene shift
how good the show looks
After every tech rehearsal, Isla, Arjun, and Nora gather for a quick production meeting to discuss the director’s and designers’ notes. They also brainstorm solutions for any technical problems that the ________________________ may be experiencing.
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
sound crew
light crew
costume crew
actors
During a full tech/dress rehearsal, Hannah, Evelyn, and Anika should only pause if it’s a matter of ________, or if continuing is impossible. What is the most important reason to stop?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
safety
badly run cues
inconvenience
actors missing lines
Emma, Abigail, and Aiden are helping out backstage during a school play! You have 2 minutes to answer: Which of the following is NOT usually the main responsibility of the stage manager?
A. changing the scenery
B. taking charge in case of an emergency
C. calling cues
D. watching the show to make sure everything goes right
During a live show, you accidentally call the wrong cue. What is the best immediate action to take? (You have 2 minutes to respond.)
find out where the problem was and correct it before you go on
find out if a crew member made a mistake and discipline him/her immediately
make a note to yourself and forget about it until the show is over
correct the cue in your script before you forget where the problem was
Kai, Oliver, and Harper are backstage making sure the show runs smoothly. Which technical aspect do they need to keep constant to ensure the show runs smoothly?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
physical appearance
structural elements
timing
all the above
Emma and Benjamin are curious about what a director usually does in professional theatre. Can you help them figure it out? You have 2 minutes to answer.
In professional theatre, a director often:
leaves town once the show is up and running.
stays in town for a set number of performances.
watches every performance during the show's run.
attends selected performances only.
Benjamin, Ava, and Ethan are working backstage and want to keep everyone updated about the show. Performance reports help them share important info with the right people and departments. How often are these reports typically shared?
Response time for this question is 2 minutes.
Weekly
Twice a day
Daily
Monthly
Olivia, the lead in your academic theatre production, wakes up feeling sick on show day. You have 2 minutes to respond: What is the best first step to take?
Check with your teacher or director.
Send the actor to the hospital immediately.
Send the actor on stage even if she is sick.
Have your teacher or director call the show, and you go on for the actor.
Aiden and Emma are working backstage during a school play. If they see something unusual happening in the audience, who should they contact along with the director?
You have 2 minutes to respond to this question.
assistant stage manager
principal of your school
house manager
hospital
The fire alarm suddenly blares during a school play. What is the most important action to take immediately?
You have 2 minutes to respond.
turn on the house lights
get everyone out of the building safely
ask the actors to meet in a designated spot
wait for instructions
Hannah is the director and Kai is the stage manager for their school play. What is the main difference in their roles?
You have 2 minutes to answer this question.
The director provides artistic vision while the stage manager organizes and coordinates production details.
The stage manager directs the actors while the director manages backstage operations.
Both the director and stage manager are responsible for designing the set.
The director and stage manager have no interaction during the production.
The relationship between the actors in a play and the stage manager involves which of the following?
The stage manager supports actors during rehearsals and performances by coordinating cues and logistics.
Actors direct the stage manager on how to run the show.
The stage manager performs on stage with the actors.
Actors and stage manager do not interact during rehearsals.
Recall 7 items from the performance checklist, and discuss how not checking each of these items could negatively impact a performance.
Not checking items from the performance checklist can lead to missed steps, errors, reduced quality, safety hazards, inefficiency, poor communication, and lack of preparedness.
Not checking items from the performance checklist always improves performance and guarantees success.
Skipping the checklist has no effect on performance outcomes or safety.
Checking only one item from the checklist is sufficient for a successful performance.
Areas of communication between the stage manager and cast and crew that are best handled electronically include scheduling and reminders, while face-to-face meetings are best for addressing conflicts or sensitive issues.
Scheduling and reminders are best handled electronically; conflicts or sensitive issues are best handled face-to-face.
All communication should be electronic for efficiency.
Face-to-face meetings are only necessary for technical cues.
Electronic communication is best for emotional support.
Additional responsibilities that come with stage managing a musical and a tour include:
Coordinating travel and logistics for the cast and crew
Designing costumes for the production
Composing music for the show
Performing as the lead actor
The costume designer is responsible for what the actors wear.
True
False
The props master is in charge of gather and creating the objects that can be picked up/carried on stage.
True
False
The lighting designer is responsible for recording voice overs, music, and sound effect.
True
False
This is the person who in charge of the show.
Director
Stage Manager
Understudy
House Manager
Furthest from the audience
Center
Upstage
Backstage
Downstage
____________________________ are the instructions that tell the actors and actresses what to do on stage.
Props
Stage directions
Theme
Plot
Stage crew members are responsible for scene changes during a show
True
False
