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1
What does the
choreographer
do in a musical?
Conducts the orchestra
Creates and teaches the dance numbers
Manages the stage crew
Writes the script
2
What is
blocking
in theatre?
A vocal technique for singing high notes
The process of auditioning for a role
A special type of lighting used during solos
The planned movement and positioning of actors on stage
3
What does
"breaking the fourth wall"
mean in musical theatre?
When a character forgets their lines
When a character speaks or interacts directly with the audience
When the orchestra plays too loudly
When a set piece collapses during a performance
4
What are the three main components of a musical?
Actors, lights, makeup
Script, dance, costumes
Book, music, lyrics
Sound effects, monologues, curtain calls
5
What defines a
musical
?
A play performed entirely without dialogue
A play that includes singing, dancing, and spoken dialogue
A performance that only features instrumental music
A concert with live orchestra music
6
What does
subtext
refer to in acting?
the final bow
The underlying meaning behind a character’s words and actions
the director's notes
the printed script
7
What is the
inciting incident/event
in a play?
The event that sets the main conflict of the story in motion
The final moment before the curtain closes
The moment when the audience arrives
The actor’s first line in a performance
8
Which of the following are
types
of Monologues?
Tragic, Comedic, Solitary
Comedy and Tragedy
Dramatic, Comedic, Soliloquy
Solo performances only
9
Cold reading
in acting refers to:
Delivering lines with an emotionless voice
Reading stage directions aloud
Reading from a script with little or no preparation
Practicing in a cold environment
10
What is the main responsibility of the
director
in a theatre production?
designing costumes
selling tickets
managing lights
overseeing the artistic vision and guiding the actors
11
Which rehearsal focuses mainly on technical aspects, like lighting and sound cues?
Table Read
Dress Rehearsal
Full Company Rehearsal
Tech Rehearsal
12
What type of microphone is
worn on the actor’s body
?
shotgun mic
lavalier mic
boom mic
condenser mic
13
Who is responsible for managing the backstage area during a performance?
the playwright
the director
the stage manager
the set designer
14
An actor who prepares for and temporarily takes the place of an actor who is unable to perform
featured
understudy
supporting
lead
15
Which of the following is
NOT
a type of stage light?
follow spot
lavalier
LED par
fresnel
16
What should audience members do during a performance?
Clap after every line spoken
Use their phones for recording
Talk quietly to their neighbors
React appropriately but avoid distractions
17
What is a
tragedy
in theatre?
A play that uses humor to entertain the audience
A performance with no dialogue
A type of musical performance
A play that deals with serious themes and often ends in loss or downfall
18
What is
NOT
an
important
characteristic of a Monologue?
Character objectives and motivations
Emotional connection and subtext
Using properties to enhance the scene
Physicality and blocking
19
What is
gobo lighting
used for?
Adjusting stage volume
Making actors’ costumes stand out
Creating textured or patterned light effects
Changing an actor’s voice
20
what is a monologue?
A solo speech by a single character
A conversation between two characters
A scene performed without words
A group discussion on stage
21
Why is the primary purpose of theatre?
to challenge ideas
to entertain
all these reasons
to educate
22
Which of the following is a
vocal warm-up
exercise?
costume changes
jumping jacks
tongue twisters
painting sets
23
What is
exposition
in a play?
The conclusion of a play
A dance break
The background information given to the audience
A comedy scene in a tragedy
24
What was the primary function of
Greek chorus
members?
To handle props
To serve as lead actors
To set up scenery
To provide background information and commentary
25
The audience should always do what before a show begins?
take pictures of the set
Turn off or silence phones
talk to the actors
tand and stretch
26
In a musical, what is an
"I Want" song
?
A song that introduces the villain
A comedic interlude meant to entertain the audience
A closing number that ties up the story
A song where the protagonist expresses their deepest desires and goals
27
What is a
prop
in theatre?
A type of stage light
The name for the backstage crew
A part of the stage structure
Any item an actor holds or interacts with on stage
28
Facial Expressions & Body Language, Levels, Focus, and Relationships are the four characteristics of
drama
tableau
comedy
pantomime
29
What is
ensemble acting
?
A performance focused on a single lead actor
A one-person show
A group of actors working together as a unit
A dance performance without spoken words
30
What is the
theme
of a play?
The setting of the play
The list of characters in the script
The main message or idea behind the story
The number of lines in the dialogue
31
What is the purpose of improvisation in theatre?
to rehearse blocking
To develop quick-thinking and creativity
to practice reading a script
to memorize lines
32
What is a
playwright
?
A lighting designer
A person who writes plays
A type of theatre critic
A person who builds theatre sets
33
What is the
rising action
of a play?
The events that build tension and lead up to the climax
The conclusion of the story
The part of the play where the set is changed
The opening scene of the play
34
What is the
fly system
used for in theatre?
Adjusting an actor’s microphone
Controlling special effects sounds
Raising and lowering scenery, curtains, or lighting
Moving actors offstage quickly
35
The magic if, emotional memory, given circumstances, action and objective are part of
Aristotle’s The Poetics
Stanislavsky’s core concepts
William Shakespeare’s globe theatre
Plato’s The Republic
36
a proscenium stage is best described as
a stage with a large picture frame like opening
a stage with audience seating on three sides
a stage that can be adjusted into different formations
a stage surrounded by an audience on all sides
37
What does "blocking" refer to in theatre?
the memorization of lines
the placement of props
the way actors move on stage
the type of lighting used in a scene
38
Slapstick, Situational, Wordplay, and Character Type are the four characteristics of
comedy
pantomime
tableau
drama
39
What is a
protagonist
?
The main character in the story
The director of the play
The person who runs the lighting board
The villain or opposing force in the story
40
Stanislavsky’s system
focuses on:
Silent performance techniques
Strict choreography in theatre
Over-the-top comedic acting
Realistic, emotionally truthful performances
41
In acting, what does
breaking character
mean?
Using a different voice for each character
Forgetting lines and laughing on stage
Staying completely focused on the role
Writing new dialogue
42
What is
characterization
?
Developing the physical, emotional, and vocal traits of a character
Setting up lighting cues
Designing costumes
Designing costumes
43
What does
striking the set
mean?
Using heavy lighting for dramatic effect
Rehearsing a scene multiple times
Taking down and removing all set pieces after a show closes
Adding additional props to a scene
44
Cheating out
in acting means:
Copying another actor’s lines
Turning slightly toward the audience while speaking
Looking away from the audience to hide emotions
Exiting the stage before your scene is over
45
What does
dialogue
refer to in a script?
The physical movements of the actors
The spoken words between characters
The director’s notes in the script
The background music used in a performance
46
What is the purpose of
gel filters
in stage lighting?
To increase the brightness of the lights
To make the stage floor less slippery
To create sound effects
To change the color of the lights
47
What is the Golden Rule of Improvisation?
Make it up as you go
Use exaggerated movements
Yes, and
Make it up as you go
48
What is
method acting
?
where actors use personal experiences to connect to their characters
A type of physical comedy
A form of acting that relies on exaggerated gestures
A style of acting that focuses only on voice projection
49
Tragedy, Conflict, Emotional Depth, and Character Development are the four characteristics of
tableau
pantomime
drama
comedy
50
What is a
stage direction
in a script?
The final bow of the cast
The title of the play
The dialogue spoken by the main character
An instruction for the actors or crew, often in italics or parentheses
51
What is the
objective
in acting?
The lighting setup for the show
The director’s choice of staging
The actor’s personal goal in life
The character’s goal in the scene
52
What is Pantomime?
the ability to command attention on stage
acting without words using only body language
a still or frozen scene that conveys a story, idea or emotion
the final performance of a show
53
The term
"fourth wall"
refers to
A style of theatre that acknowledges the audience
A literal fourth wall on stage
A term for backstage crew
A comedy technique
54
What is a
soliloquy
?
The final scene of a play
A short joke told by the comic relief character
A whispered conversation between two characters
A long speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud
55
Which of the following is
NOT
a key part of a play’s structure?
Intermission snacks
Climax
Exposition
Falling action
56
Facial expressions, Gestures, Isolation and Precision, & Weights and Resistance are the four characteristics of
drama
pantomime
comedy
tableau
57
In stage directions,
stage right
refers to:
audiences right side
actor's right when facing the audience
the back of the stage
actor's left when facing the audience
58
Which playwright is associated with Shakespearean theatre?
William Shakespeare
Sophocles
Henrik Ibsen
Molière
59
What is the
climax
of a play?
The highest point of tension or conflict in the story
The introduction of the main characters
The resolution of the play
The first scene of the second act
60
What is
NOT
an element of Public Speaking?
tone, pacing, and infletion
organizing the event
body language and posture
audience connection and eye contact
61
In what country did
Western theatre
originate?
England
Greece
Egypt
Italy
62
What is
Tableau
?
The final performance of a show
The ability to command attention on stage
A still or frozen scene that conveys a story, idea or emotion
acting without words using only body language
63
What does a
sound designer
do?
Creates and controls the auditory elements of a production
Builds the set pieces
Designs costumes for the show
Directs the actors’ movements
64
Which of the following is
NOT
a responsibility of a stage manager?
Directing the actors' performances
Communicating between technical and artistic teams
Calling cues during a performance
Managing the rehearsal schedule
65
What is a
cue
in theatre?
a signal for an actor to speak or move
a special effect in sound
a style of dance
a type of costume
66
Which of these is NOT a type of theatre space?
found space
black box
proscenium
modular
67
What is a
cyclorama (cyc)
used for in theatre?
A rotating stage platform
A special effects machine
A soundproof curtain
A large, curved backdrop used for lighting effects
68
What is the purpose of a theatre
warm-up
?
To test the lighting and sound
To finalize costumes and makeup
to help actors memorize lines
To prepare the voice and body for performance
69
What is
cue-to-cue
rehearsal?
A fight choreography rehearsal
A performance done in front of a live audience
A run-through focusing only on technical elements like lights and sound cue
A rehearsal where actors deliver only their first and last lines
70
The
Globe Theatre
is famous for its association with which playwright?
William Shakespeare
Molière
Tennessee Williams
Anton Chekhov
71
Who is known as the
first actor
in Greek Theatre?
Sophocles
Plato
Thespis
Dionysus
72
Which of these is NOT a fundamental acting technique?
physicality
diction
projection
typing speed
73
What does a
set designer
do?
operates the sound effects
handles the box office
Designs costumes for the actors
Creates the visual world of the play through scenery
