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WCHS Acting 2 Final Exam Review
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1
An actor needs to cross the stage, passing some furniture. How should she/he cross?
upstage of the furniture
by sitting first
quickly, and with purpose
downstage of the furniture
2
In acting terms, gesture includes arm and leg motions as well as _______ .
facial expression
object memory
leaning
opening up
3
How does a "parody" treat its plot, theme, and characters?
casually
respectfully
mockingly
authentically
4
What is another term for 'writing blocking notes' in an actor's script?
listing dialogue
scoring a script
converting a grip
adapting a screenplay
5
Which production job is responsible for running a show on performance nights?
the producer
the stage manager
the assistant director
the director
6
Which part of this stage diagram is marked with a red X ?
UR
DL
SR
DR
7
What is GOOD advice for students creating an improv scene?
agree with whatever your partner creates in the scene
decide ahead of time your setting and situation
repeat the same lines over and over
explain the situation clearly to the audience
8
Which scene would you most likely find in a 'farce?'
a policeman arresting a tree for loitering
a character narrowly escaping danger
a confession of love
a stranger being introduced
9
What is the turning point of a play?
the climax
the exposition
the denouement
the conclusion
10
What would a method actor MOST LIKELY use to prepare for a scene?
stretches and warmups
images from period research
an emotional memory
a favorite diction exercise
11
Which production job combines a play's acting and technical elements into a unified whole?
the stage manager
the producer
the director
the principal
12
What words could be used to describe most 'avant garde' plays?
upstage, downstage
experimental, different
bright, colorful
historical, realistic
13
Which of these is an example of a character's action?
power
get her to join my side
smile for the camera
exit SL
14
Which production job is completely in charge of backstage during rehearsals and shows?
the director
the principal
the stage manager
the grip
15
An actor who speaks alone on stage is performing a(n) _____________ .
an epilogue
a tapestry
a soliloquy
an aside
16
What is the main difference between dress and technical rehearsals?
dress rehearals are uninterrupted
dress rehearsals have costumes
dress rehearsals have props
dress rehearsals are in theaters
17
In which kind of audition are you NOT expected to prepare material ahead of time?
prepared
textual
closed
cold
18
Which production job is responsible for moving scenery between acts?
the rigger
the grip
the boatswain
the producer
19
Which style of TV show is a "melodrama?"
a situation comedy
a soap opera
a police procedural
an action-adventure
20
With which hand should a character typically gesture?
upstage hand
downstage hand
21
If an actor were asked to "ad lib" on stage, what would he or she do?
select a prop
exit quietly
say random things
face the audience
22
How is the audience expected to feel in a scene that contains "pathos?"
happy
curious
indifferent
sad
23
What could you expect to find in a "satirical" play about standardized tests?
crying about taking tests
serious, balanced conversation about tests
comical, critical attacks on tests
praise and acceptance for tests
24
Which part of this stage diagram is marked with a red X ?
SR
SL
R
L
25
What words would be used to describe a character that is a 'caricature?'
energetic, focused
confused, unaware
oversimplified, two-dimensional
sitting, passive
26
What is the first step of the recognition process?
eyes reflect the moment
facial expression
body language
the gears turn
27
What is another term for a lead role in a play?
principal
elevation
cast
agent
28
Where does a director keep all of his or her formal acting notes?
a script log
a libretto
a format scheme
a prompt book
29
Which following play is an allegory?
"The Crucible" is symbolic of the 1950s Communist trials
"Phantom of the Opera" is about mystery and courage
"The Wizard of Oz" has bright, colorful sets
"Book of Mormom" is about a religion
30
What is the subtext of a play?
the script's formatting
the cast of characters
the stage directions
the underlying meaning
31
Which part of this stage diagram is marked with a red X ?
the orchestra
the wing
the stage house
the apron
32
What is "stealing a scene?"
violating copyright laws
failing to list a playwright's name on a program
failing to pay royalties to a publisher
making the audience pay attention to you at the wrong time
33
Which of the following is NOT a component of an effective stage picture?
character proximity
script analysis
available eyes
foot placement
34
If you speak without raising or lowering the pitch of your voice, you are speaking in _______ .
monotone
variation
projection
inflection
35
What do plays written in the style of "Romanticism" focus on?
darkness and light
emotions and ideals
love and romance
symbols and patterns
36
What does "kinesthesis" mean, as an acting term?
athleticism
processing
object memory
line delivery
37
What does it mean for an actor to "cross" on stage?
to stand diagonally
to be seated
to move to a new location
to exit into a wing
38
Which acting technique would be MOST helpful for an actor who uses the Classical process?
diaphragm exercises
stage pictures
reaction
improvisation
39
If a director were to ask you to "cheat out" on stage, what would you do?
speak directly to the audience
face the audience directly
turn away from the audience
angle towards the audience
40
What quality of voice happens when sound waves hit the throat, head, nose and mouth?
projection
diction
resonance
diaphragm
