A multi-use space is...

Spaces not just used for performance

When would a musician be involved with costume fittings?

When they are involved on stage

What is "in-kind" sponsorhip?

Provides items rather than money

Which of these is a common responsibility between the director, musical director and choreographer?

Provide feedback after preview performances

An usher is someone who...

Helps customers find their seats

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1
The sound technician and sound design are interdependent
True
False
2
Whose job role is it to ensure performers can be seen clearly at events?
Choreographer
Lighting Designer
Graphic designer
Costume designer
3
Which of these is a responsibility of a sound designer?
Undertaking sound checks
Operating sound equipment during technical/dress rehearsals and performance
Establishing sound requirements from the sound design
Liaising with technical staff
4
A multi-use space is...
Spaces not just used for performance
Theatres with a resident ensemble/production company
Performance venues that host the work of production companies
Spaces where wider range of creative arts activities and events take place
5
When would a musician be involved with costume fittings?
For every show
They wouldn't
It's never green anyway...
When they are involved on stage
6
Which of the sectors use tax money to provide funding?
Public Sector
Private Sector
Third Sector
7
The musical director auditions dancers
False
True
8
There a four common responsibilities for performers
True
False
9
What role is this?
ASM
DSM
10
A musical director hires the musicians?
False
True
11
Who makes a design brief?
Make-up artist
All design roles
Director
Light technician
12
I'm a businessperson interested in the arts, what kind of funding would I be providing?
Public Sector
Private Sector
Third Sector
13
Quick fire: Only businesses can sponsor a production
True
False
14
I'm a composer, what do I do?
Write orchestral music
Act as a musical director
Write songs
Write musicals
15
Who helps with the get it/fit up?
Stage Crew
LX Technician
Wardrobe Manager
Front of House Staff
16
Quick fire: A multi-use space could host a circus
True
False
17
Taking part in workshops is a common responsibility for a performer
False
True
18
Where are you likely to see visual arts?
Producing Theatre
Receiving Theatre
Multi-use Space
Arts Centre
19
How is public funding for the Arts generated?
Businesses
The Queen
The Procucer
Tax Payers
20
Quick fire: All funded projects are monitored
False
True
21
Production company staff and service companies must have effective communication
False
True
22
Do all producing theatres create their own resources? (props, sets, costume)
Yes
No
23
Why is it important for venues and production company staff to communicate?
You might bring set that is the wrong size
All of these
The venue could double book
You might not have the technical requirements installed
24
The Izzard theatre is looking to get a grant for an upcoming production, how would they get this?
Create a song about it
Start a social media campaign
Apply for funding
Go out on the streets to ask people
25
Quick fire: Producing theatres always need to hire transport
False
True
26
A musical director should be able to compose
True
False
27
What is "in-kind" sponsorhip?
Provides cash for a production
Unkind sponsorship
Provides items rather than money
Doing it because they're kind
28
Which of these is a common responsibility between the director, musical director and choreographer?
Giving instructions to actors
Liaise with technical/production/design staff
Attend production meetings
Provide feedback after preview performances
29
I'm a choreographer, who do I mainly work with?
Actors
Dancers
Director
Stage Manager
30
Which of these is a main responsibility for an actor?
Inputting ideas on set design
Conducting Scene Changes
Undertaking Soundchecks
Attending Rehearsals
31
Meeting director to discuss design ideas and production requirements is the responsibility of who?
Lighting designer
Set Designer
Costume Designer
All of the designers
32
Quick fire: Multi-use spaces could include sports stadiums
True
False
33
Will a producing theatre always produce it's own works?
No
Yes
34
The Izzard Theatre is a producing theatre?
False
True
35
Which of the following is not a performing arts industry union?
UCU
MU
Equity
BECTU
36
Which one of these is not a production/technical role?
Lighting Technician
Director
Stage Manager
Sound Designer
37
Who is responsible for the "prompt copy"?
Deputy Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Stage Manager
38
Which of these roles is responsible for health and safety?
Performers
Sound/Light Technicians
Director
Stage Manager
39
Which of these roles would communicate closest with the director?
Assistant Stage Manager
Stage Crew
Stage Manager
Deputy Stage Manager
40
The stage manager ensures a safe working environment for performers and other staff
True
False
41
Who marks up the rehearsal space?
Stage Manager
Stage Crew
Assistant Stage Manager
Deputy Stage Manager
42
Who sets up PA equipment in preparation for the show?
LX Technician
Stage Crew
Sound Technician
ASM
43
Quick fire: Only actors perform in productions
True
False
44
A physical theatre performer has the same responsibilities as an actor
True
False
45
Who creates dance pieces and works with dancers?
Director
Choreographer
Musical Director
Stage Manager
46
One responsibility of a musical theatre performer is learning songs, what's another?
Learning Lines
Attending Costume Fittings
Learning Movement
All of these
47
A union will campaign for fair workers rights
False
True
48
Quick fire: Unions provide career advice
False
True
49
I'm an actor with an employment issue, who should I speak to?
Employer
Union
Director
Line Manager
50
A circus performer has the same responsibilities as a dancer
False
True
51
An usher is someone who...
Cleans the FOH areas
Helps customers find their seats
Provides information about future productions
Sells tickets
52
Which one of these roles in an example of a performance role?
Stage Crew
Make-up artist
Stage Manager
Choreographer
53
What does MU stand for?
Movers Union
Money Union
Musicians Union
Man U-nion
54
What is a production company?
Companies that create performing arts work
A company that produces work
Things like a car factory
A production line
55
Which union is a sound technician most likely to belong to?
Equity
MU
BECTU
56
Who arranges the return of hired goods at the end of a production run?
Construction Manager
Director
Producer
Stage Manager
57
Which one of these funding sectors does NOT monitor the implementation of funding?
Third Sector
Private Sector
Public Sector
58
You have to be signed up to a union to work in the performing arts industry
False
True
59
Which of these roles ensure their equipment is working as it should be?
Sound/Light Designers
Sound/Light Technicians
60
The director hires the musicians?
True
False
61
A musical theatre performer has the same responsibilities as a musician
True
False
62
Quick fire: West End theatres are receiving theatres
True
False
63
Which one of the these is a job of a union?
Finding you a job
Legal Support
Making sure you're paid unfairly
Provide transport services
64
Who sources props and makes simple ones?
Deputy Stage Manager
Stage Crew
Assistant Stage Manager
Stage Manager
65
A producing theatre is...
Spaces where wider range of creative arts activities and events take place
Theatres with a resident ensemble/production company
Spaces not just used for performance
Performance venues that host the work of production companies
66
Quick fire: Unions can help resolve wage issues
False
True
67
Which is a responsibility of a choreographer?
Leading Dance Rehearsals
Conducting the show
Giving direction to performers
All of these
68
Funding can only be seen in cash?
False
True
69
I'm an actor, which union represents me?
MU
BECTU
Equity
70
The DSM marks up the rehearsal space
False
True
71
Who assists with set changes?
ASM
DSM
Director
Stage Manager
72
About what percentage of choreographers work with performing arts companies?
30
57%
100%
0%
73
Which of these is a responsibility of a stage manager?
Managing the props table
Leading and coordinating the work of the assistant stage manager
Assisting with the get-in/fit-up and get-out/strike
Producing a report after each show
74
I check equipment is in working order, I operate equipment during performances, I understand risk assessments, what am I
Sound Technician
Make-up Artist
Director
Choreopgrapher
75
The Arts Council is a form of which type of funding?
Fund Raising
Private Funding
Public Funding
76
Which job role would be responsible for putting together a live show?
Producer
Singer
Technician
Dancer
77
It's important for production companies and venue staff to communicate effectively
False
True
78
Which job role can directly progress to become a Stage Manager?
DSM
ASM
Director
Stage Crew
79
Which one of these is a responsibility of a director?
Auditioning Performers
Source Props
Maintain costumes
Establish the lighting requirements
80
Stage managers will call cues during a performance
False
True
81
A local council gives funding to a touring company going into schools to educate children, what type of funding is this?
Private
Third
Public
82
An arts centre is...
Performance venues that host the work of production companies
Spaces not just used for performance
Theatres with a resident ensemble/production company
Spaces where wider range of creative arts activities and events take place
83
I'm a stage manager, which union represents me?
MU
Equity
BECTU
84
How do production companies find and select service companies?
Networking
Picking at random
Google
Bing
85
I attend band calls, I respond to direction and I regularly work with others, what am I?
Choreographer
Musician
Sound Technician
Make-up Artist
86
Why would a business sponsor a production?
Advertising
They love arts
Because they can
Why not?
87
What funding sector does the arts council come under?
Third
Public
Private
88
Why would you hire a piece of scenery rather than make it?
No ability to make things
It's cheaper and saves time
Why not?
Laziness
89
Who coordinates the work of the stage crew?
Deputy Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Stage Crew
Stage Manager
90
The stage manager will always require a DSM and ASM
False
True
91
A receiving theatre is...
Performance venues that host the work of production companies
Theatres with a resident ensemble/production company
Spaces where wider range of creative arts activities and events take place
Spaces not just used for performance
92
Which role is responsible for focusing and plotting?
Light Technician
Sound Technician
DSM (deputy stage manager)
Director
93
Who passes responsibility to the dance captain?
Choreographer
Musical Director
Director
94
The Gate Theatre has a resident company, which one of these terms best describes this resident company?
Transport
Hire
Receiving
Production
95
Members of Stage Crew receive training whilst on the job - true or false?
False
True
96
Why do producing theatres sometimes tour their performances?
When a show is successful
So new work can continue to be made
All of these
To reach a wider audience
97
What are examples of visual Arts
Drawing
All of the above
painting
Sculpture
98
Quick fire: Learning lines is integral to the show
False
True
99
Which one of these is a part of the arts council?
Creative people and places
Theatres Trust
Funding For All
Supporting Projects
100
The National Theatre is a receiving theatre
True
False

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