Which of these questions about theatre history is correct?

Ensemble Theatre of Houston includes actors of all races

Your book lists three ways to keep your ensemble on track. Which of these is INCORRECT?

go out of your way to awkwardly invade other people's space

Going up is defined as...

forgetting one’s lines or actions

Some actors do this because they are so thrilled to have their lines are memorized.

stepping on other people's lines

A fall is defined as...

when an actor does not stay in character

Ensemble ethic describes which of the following environments?

working for the good of the group rather than the individual

All of these are good ways to pursue a career in stage acting EXCEPT...

Ignore small opportunities in regional theatre

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Acting: Chapter 9 (Ensemble Work)

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A #theatre quiz on #ensemble work from Basic Drama Projects, chapter 8.

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1
Interplay is defined as...
interaction between characters
expressing oneself emotionally
when an actor does not stay in character
forgetting one’s lines or actions
2
Which of these questions about theatre history is correct?
Richard Burbage performed about 10 roles in 3 years
Shakespeare and Stanislavsky were friends
Steppenwolf actors never look foolish or offbeat
Ensemble Theatre of Houston includes actors of all races
3
Sven and Olaf in Frozen would be described as...
extras
supernumeraries
supporting roles
lead roles
4
Your book lists three ways to keep your ensemble on track. Which of these is INCORRECT?
use a gesture or action that reinforces the relationship
Pause and take a deep breath
state the relationship outright
go out of your way to awkwardly invade other people's space
5
Going up is defined as...
interaction between characters
when an actor does not stay in character
expressing oneself emotionally
forgetting one’s lines or actions
6
Some actors do this because they are so thrilled to have their lines are memorized.
breaking character
stepping on other people's lines
going up
emoting too much
7
A fall is defined as...
forgetting one’s lines or actions
interaction between characters
expressing oneself emotionally
when an actor does not stay in character
8
Ensemble ethic describes which of the following environments?
stars vs. extras
plays should be focused on one or two leads
the responsibility of the individual to carry the show
working for the good of the group rather than the individual
9
The challenge of making your lines new and fresh each time you say them is also known as...
Stanislavsky's system
the magic if
The method
illusion of the first time
10
All of these are good ways to pursue a career in stage acting EXCEPT...
Form scene study groups
Take classes
Ignore small opportunities in regional theatre
Get a monologue ready
11
Emoting is defined as...
when an actor does not stay in character
interaction between characters
forgetting one’s lines or actions
expressing oneself emotionally

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