terms
improv
theater tech
musicals
theater jobs
100

What term describes the clarity and strength of a person's voice? 

What is projection

100

What is it called when actors create dialogue and action on the spot? 

What is improvisation?

100

What is the role of the person who designs the lighting for a show?

What is the light designer?

100

What is a musical?

What is a play that includes songs and dances?

100

What is the name of the role of the person in charge of the overall production? 

What is director?

200

What is the term for the high and low pitches of a voice? 

What is range

200

What is the biggest rule of improv

What is yes and…?

200

 What do you call the backdrop or scenery behind the performers?

What is the set?

200

What show set the first record for longest running musical on broadway, clocking in at 18 years?

What is cats?

200

Who is responsible for creating the costumes for a theatrical performance? 

what is a costume designer?

300

What is the term for a vocal exercise that helps warm up the voice? 

What is a vocal warm up?

300

What two things must every improv scene have? 

What  are character and situation? 

300

What term describes the process of creating sound effects for a performance?

What is sound design?

300

What show currently holds the record for longest running musical on broadway, clocking in at 38 years?

What is Phantom of the Opera?

300

What is the term for the person who writes the script for a play? 

What is a playwright?

400

What is the term for the element of plot that changes the way things have been and kicks off the story?

What is the conflict?

400

What improv game has essentially the same rule as answering a question in this game?

What is questions only?

400

What do we call the area in front of the stage where the audience is seated?

What is the house?

400

What kind of musical uses songs from popular music groups or genres as its music?

What is a jukebox?

400

What is the role of the stage manager in a theater production?

What is to coordinate all aspects of the production?

500

What do we call the element of the story where we reach the peak of the suspense, also known as the boss fight?

What is the climax?

500

What is improv important?

What is to help you think on your feet/ in case of forgetting lines onstage?

500

What do we call the area above the stage where backdrops and other pieces of scenery can be raised and lowered via a pulley system?

What is the fly system?

500

What is Mrs. Heilemann’s current favorite musical?

What is Wicked? 

500

Who manages the technical aspects of a production, including lights and sound, keeping everyone safe.

What is the technical director?

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