Miscellaneous Musical Mania!
WHO ARE: ACTORS, STAGEHANDS/CREW MEMBERS?
TRUE OR FALSE: A theatre production and all responsibilities should fall on the director.
FALSE! It takes a village to put on a theatre production, and one person cannot do it alone. Take it from Ms. Pearce!
Define the term "cheating out."
FACING YOUR BODY/SHOULDERS/FEET TOWARD THE AUDIENCE.
Tell me ONE of Ms. Pearce's favorite musicals of all time.
WICKED, HADESTOWN, COME FROM AWAY, ETC.
AH GEEZ! Our lead actor for Goldilocks on Trial is home sick with the flu. THIS role is an actor who stands in for this character in case of emergencies or necessities such as this instance.
WHO IS THE UNDERSTUDY?
OH NO!! An audience member’s phone goes off loudly or someone is talking during a serious moment. Should actors react? If so, how?
Actors should stay in character and ignore it unless it becomes extreme (in which case a stage manager or house manager OR DIRECTOR may intervene).
What is the difference between yelling and a projected voice?
A projected voice is a sustained, resonant, and clear sound supported by the diaphragm, aiming for maximum reach without strain. Yelling (or shouting) relies on throat muscles, causing strain, hoarseness, and a flatter sound. Projection fills the room with energy, while yelling often splats the sound, damaging vocal cords over time.
Identify this famous green-loving musical from Ms. Pearce's picture.
WHAT IS WICKED?
IDEAS: Collaborate with crew/director for their vision & implementation, conduct research on the era & time period & location, design picture collages or an original creation based on the character/scheme.
OH NO!! A board operator or backstage crew member cannot hear the actors and don't know when to call their next cue. What can they do?
The operator should rely on backup systems instead of waiting for audio cues—this could include watching the stage for visual cue lines, following along in a marked script, or taking cues from a stage manager if one is calling cues over headset. If unsure, it’s often better to slightly delay than fire a completely wrong cue.
FREEBIE- Tell me ONE goal you have by the end of the year.
YOU ANSWER....
This actor, most known as the mother in Mamma Mia! and is about to reprise her role as Miranda in The Devil Wears Prada, began her career in the theatre with Shaespeare's Henry the 8th & even won a Tony Award for a Tennessee Williams for her second year on Broadway. (HINT: M.S.)
Who is MERYL STREEP?
gIVE ME 1 fun fact about 1 job in theatre.
YOU ANSWER...
OH NO!! An actor’s costume piece (like a button, strap, or zipper) breaks right before they go on stage. They only have 30 seconds. What are their best options?
If quick, the actor or dresser fixes it immediately. If not, the actor adjusts (hold the costume, modify movement, or enter as-is while staying in character).
THIS is a phrase that basically means to not be in darkness and always be seen as an actor.
What is "FIND YOUR LIGHT!"
Hot off the press!! THIS animated Greek mythological Disney movie has now been transformed onto a fun new electrifying musical in the West End in London, England.
What is HERCULES?
What is MONEY? A producer mainly deals with getting fundraising, helping with the hiring process/firing process, budget, while a director mainly focuses on the visionary aspects and creation and collaboration pieces.
OH NO!! A chair or small set piece breaks during a scene while actors are using it. What should the actors do in character? What should backstage crew do?
Actors should safely adjust—stop using the piece, incorporate it into the scene if possible, or move away naturally without breaking character. Crew should remove it only if it can be done invisibly and safely.
WHAT ARE:
- Objectives (want/need in the moment), Tactics (strategies to achieve your goal), Stakes (what you gain/lose), Obstacles (standing in the way)