Intro to Theatre Final Review

Is downstage closer to the back wall of the stage or the apron?

What type of medieval play were stories from the bible?

Who uses a prompt book?

The portion of the story where the conflict increases.

What crew runs the wings during a production and moves set on and off stage?

Who is responsible for coming up with the blocking?

Which type of theatre do we have here at West High?

The term "above" means the same things as what?

The body position profile left means that the actor is facing which side of the stage?

A large white canvas background that changes colors when light is projected onto it.

What century did the Golden Age of Greece occur?

Roman examples of these are: braggart soldier, clever servant, foolish old man, young lovers.

Is the body position "full back" an open or closed position?

The peak of action in a story.

One advantage of this type of theatre is the unlimited use of big scenery and special effects.

Which playwright wrote Oedipus?

True or False: Upstage is the stage direction towards the audience.

True or false: the medieval period was a good time for the theatre.

If an actor is standing on stage in an open position, which way are they facing?

Who is responsible for providing all of the funding in a production?

What type of medieval play was about the saints?

The space on the stage in front of the act curtain.

The area at the back of the theatre where the light and sound board are operated.

A struggle between opposing forces that drives action of the story.

Actor movement as told by the director.

The term for the device the Greeks used to make actors fly.

How many sides does the audience sit on in a thrust theatre?

The black vertical drapes on either sides of the stage that help to mask the wings.

When passing an object to another actor on stage, which hand should you use?

How many sides does the audience sit on in a proscenium theatre?

True or false: the falling action comes before the climax.

Who assumes full responsibility for the stage during a production?

Who was considered to be the first actor?

The first part of plot, the introduction of the characters and story.

When the Roman Empire fell, what took place as the new government?

What type of play was Everyman?

A prop that an actor carries on stage with them.

A rehearsal where no actors are present and the tech crews get to rehearse their jobs.

Is upstaging another actor on stage a good or a bad thing?

In a thrust theatre, you can use big scenery as long as it is kept far ________.

Who is the house manager primarily concerned about?

What year did the Roman Empire conquer Greece?

True or false: Romans had other types of theatre besides drama like chariot races or boxing.

What were actors referred to as in Roman theatre?

Which culture were the Romans most influenced by?

Which body position means facing the audience?

Fill in the blank: Stage directions are told from the ________ perspective.

Who is responsible for determining what materials need to be purchased for the set?

The area above the stage where technicians can hang and adjust lights.

A lengthy hymn sung and danced by a group.