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