What is the main purpose of set design in theatre?

To help create the world of the play and aid storytelling

What was Brecht’s main goal in his theatre work?

To make the audience think and stay emotionally detached

Why is it important to label your set design?

To communicate what the design is saying to the audience

Designed to represent ideas or themes rather than real places

Which famous production did Frantic help with in terms of movement?

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Which of these techniques is linked to Brecht?

Verfremdungseffekt (alienation effect)

What does the term “knap” mean in stage combat?

The sound created to mimic a hit

What is Stanislavski best known for?

Creating a system for realistic acting

What is Rudolph Laban best known for?

Movement analysis and effort actions

Which of the following might happen in a Brecht-style performance?

Actors speak directly to the audience

What are Frantic Assembly best known for?

Physical theatre and movement-based storytelling

What are the "Four Cs" of costume design?

Cut, Colour, Condition, Choice of fabric

Why is eye contact important in stage combat?

To check your partner is ready and safe

Which of the following statements is true about Frantic Assembly’s founders?

They had no prior training in drama

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1
What is the main purpose of set design in theatre?
To help create the world of the play and aid storytelling
To impress the audience with expensive props
To entertain the director
To give actors something to do on stage
2
What was Brecht’s main goal in his theatre work?
To make the audience cry
To scare the audience
To make the audience think and stay emotionally detached
To help actors feel the character deeply
3
Why is it important to label your set design?
So the actors don’t get lost
To show off your drawing skills
To communicate what the design is saying to the audience
So the teacher can mark it easily
4
When was Frantic Assembly founded?
2010
1988
1994
2001
5
What is the name of a basic physical theatre technique used by Frantic?
Circle and Spin
Lean and Fall
Push-Pull-Lift
Round-By-Through
6
Which of these is an example of a Laban Effort Action?
Focus
Freeze-frame
Whisper
Slash
7
A symbolic set is:
Made from only recycled materials
Based on a real location
Always full of bright colour
Designed to represent ideas or themes rather than real places
8
What is Steven Berkoff best known for in his theatre style?
Realistic props and costumes
Naturalistic speech and settings
Action Mime
Musical theatre and show tunes
9
Which famous production did Frantic help with in terms of movement?
War Horse
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Macbeth
Matilda the Musical
10
Which of these techniques is linked to Brecht?
Emotional memory
Improvisation
Hot-seating
Verfremdungseffekt (alienation effect)
11
What does the term “knap” mean in stage combat?
The signal to start the scene
A quick exit from stage
The sound created to mimic a hit
A costume worn during fighting
12
What is Stanislavski best known for?
Writing musical comedies
Inventing dance routines
Creating a system for realistic acting
Designing costumes
13
What type of lighting might be used to create a focused, intense moment on one actor?
Flood light
Stage wash
Spotlight
Backlight
14
Which location is NOT one of the three main settings in Treasure Island (National Theatre production)?
Admiral Benbow Inn
Treasure Island
London Dockyards
The Hispaniola
15
What is Rudolph Laban best known for?
Set design and architecture
Voice projection techniques
Movement analysis and effort actions
Developing new stage lighting systems
16
Which of the following might happen in a Brecht-style performance?
Actors speak directly to the audience
Lights stay off to build suspense
Music plays constantly without pause
Everything happens behind a curtain
17
What are Frantic Assembly best known for?
Puppetry
Physical theatre and movement-based storytelling
Classical musicals
Costume and lighting design
18
What are the "Four Cs" of costume design?
Cut, Colour, Cleanliness, Comfort
Cut, Colour, Condition, Choice of fabric
Costume, Creativity, Colour, Construction
Colour, Cut, Clarity, Craft
19
Why is eye contact important in stage combat?
To signal the audience
To act more dramatically
To check your partner is ready and safe
To intimidate your opponent
20
Which of the following statements is true about Frantic Assembly’s founders?
They had no prior training in drama
They were all professionally trained actors
They only work with comedy plays
They were all dancers before creating the company

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