Christmas Carol Trivia
Stage Directions
Parts of the Stage
Jobs in Theater
Acting Traditions and Superstitions
100

What does Scrooge say when he doesn't like something? 

Bah Humbug

100

When an actor stands in the middle of the stage, where do we say they are standing? 

Center Stage

100

This is the area of the stage that the actors usually enter from. They are to the side of the main stage.

Wings

100

This person is responsible for setting the tone and pace of the show and rehearsals.

Director

100

Good luck! NOOOOOO! What should you say instead?

Break a leg

200

Who says the line "God bless us, everyone"? 

Tiny Tim

200

When the actor approaches the front of the stage, are they moving upstage or downstage? 

Downstage

200

The lighting and sound are controlled from this area of the stage.. 

Booth

200

This job might use items like liquid latex, spirit gum, and foundation to create effects for stage.

Makeup Designer

200

Actors should always do this before a show or demanding rehearsal.

Warm up


300

In the traditional Christmas Carol story, what is the name of Scrooge's faithful employee? 

Bob 

300

Stage right and left are in relation to the left and right of the audience or the actor? 

Actor

300

If you have a band playing for your musical, it might be nice to have this area meant for musicians.

Orchestra Pit

300

This person uses projectors, gobos, gels, and ellipsoidal to do their job. 

Lighting Designer

300

You always leave this a light on in the theater. What is that light called?

A Ghost Light

400

In the book, and the Mickey Mouse version, what does Marley drag as a result of his sinful life? 

Chains

400

What do we call the process of planning the movements of the actors on stage? 

Blocking

400

The proper name for the audience seating area is the what?

House

400

A set designer would help use these 8 foot by 4 foot panels to create sets, they can be Broadway or Hollywood style.

Flats

400

Zip, Zap, Zop, charades, pass the phrase, and improv are examples of these activities that actors use to improve their acting skills as well as bond with one another. 

Theater games

500

Who is the author of "A Christmas Carol"? 

Charles Dickens

500

If an actor writes X to CS in their script, what are they planning to do? 

Cross to centerstage
500

This huge white curtain at the back of the stage can be lighted to represent the sky during a performance.

Cyclorama

500

This person is in charge of making sure that all props are in their places, all stage crew knows the set changes, and all actors know their cues. 

Stage Manager

500

What is the name of the play that thespians consider to be bad luck? 

MacBeth

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