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AQA GCSE DRAMA SECT. A
AQA GCSE DRAMA SECT. A
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Understanding stage directions, stage configurations, theatre roles & responsibilities
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1
Where is the tree positioned on the stage in the image?
Centre stage
Stage left
Down stage right
Up stage left
2
Who is responsible for the overall artistic vision of a production?
Lead Actor
Director
Theatre Manager
Stage manager
3
Who sets up props for a performance?
Stage crew
Stage manager
Lead performer
Lighting technician
4
What staging position does the '
X
' mark?
Stage Right
Stage Left
Downstage Right
Downstage Left
5
Which type of stage configuration has the audience seated on three sides?
End on stage
Thrust stage
Proscenium stage
Traverse stage
6
One of these is an
advantage
of Promenade theatre staging configuration, which one?
The audience feel very close to the stage as there are two long front rows.
Actors and or crew need to be skilled at moving the audience around.
Interactive style of theatre where the audience feels involved.
The frame around the stage adds to the effect of a fourth wall.
7
Who is responsible for writing the script?
Director
Playwright
Lead performer
Stage manager
8
Who designs the lighting states & effects that will be used in a performance?
Technician
Director
Lighting Designer
Stage Manager
9
Who is responsible for checking fire extinguishers in the theatre?
Front of house
Stage crew
Theatre manager
Stage manager
10
Which stage configuration has the audience seated around the whole stage?
Thrust stage
Theatre in the round
Traverse stage
Proscenium Arch stage
11
Naturalism, political & physical are all what?
Stage configurations
Genres of theatre
Styles of theatre
Performance skills
12
What name is given to a backdrop depicting the setting?
Painting
Stage cloth
Cyclorama
Gauze
13
Who is responsible for creating the performers costumes?
Sound technician
Lead performer
Lighting designer
Costume designer
14
The areas at the side of the stage where the actors wait to come on stage are called the what?
Wings
Waiting area
Green room
Dressing room
15
Which staging configuration is shown in the image?
End on stage
Proscenium stage
Traverse stage
Theatre in the round
16
What is the name given to furniture and scenery on stage?
Set
Back stage
Props
costume
17
Which of the following statements is correct when you are using a Thrust stage?
The audience are seated on three sides of the stage.
The audience follow the actors around
The audience are seated in a circle around the actors.
The audience are in two rows facing each other on either side of the stage
18
Who is responsible for the hiring and firing of theatre staff?
Stage manager
Stage crew
Theatre manager
Director
19
Where is the audience seated for a Promenade stage?
The audience sit on one side, directly facing the stage.
The audience are seated all around the stage.
The audience follows the actors & action.
The audience are seated on three sides of the stage.
20
When performing ‘in the round’ which of the following do you need to consider?
You have to be aware of your backdrop
You have to ensure you stay centre stage
You cannot see the audience
You have to change your position frequently
21
Someone who learns a part, including lines & action, so they are able to take over a role for someone is an understudy
True
False
22
Who is responsible for organising rehearsals (schedules, booking spaces etc)?
Performers
Director
Theatre manager
Stage manager
23
Which stage configuration is like a runway/road & has the audience seated on two sides?
Promenade stage
Traverse stage
Thrust stage
End on stage
24
The Director is in charge of ticketing
False
True
25
What is the correct term for an object used by a performer?
Prop
Costume
Set
Item
26
Which type of stage is shown in the image?
Thrust stage
Promenade stage
End on stage
Proscenium stage
27
Where is the round table positioned on stage?
Centre stage
Up stage left
Down stage right
Down stage left
28
Who am I? "
I am responsible for getting the show on stage; finding funding & employing all the relevant creative staff"
Playwright
Stage Manager
Director
Producer
29
Musical theatre, comedy & tragedy are all types of what?
Genres of theatre
Performance skills
Acting techniques
Styles of theatre
30
When using a Proscenium Arch stage, which of the following is correct?
Actors always have to exit and enter through the audience.
Actors must move around so that the audience can see them
Audiences move around the set during the performance.
Wings can help to conceal actors and enable exits and entrances.
