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