Musical Theatre Test

What do you need to get into a musical or play?

Which option best describes a play?

What does a playright do?

Who PLAYS the music in a musical?

Who directs the pit orchestra and stage performers when to play and sing?

Who works behind the scenes with lighting, moving props, and special effects?

What are the four genres (types) of plays?

Who writes the music in a musical?

Who is responsible for choosing, designing, and creating the costumes?

Who SINGS the music in a musical?

Stage performers in a musical sing, act, and ___________.

Where is the pit orchestra located?

Where did plays originate?

Who helps fund the musical with their money and hires people

Who is responsible for painting and designing the set?

Where is Broadway?

Why do the stage performers have to wear makeup on stage?

When was William Shakespeare born?

Who is in charge and ties all of the different parts of a musical together?

Which option best describes a musical?