The area of the stage closest to the audience
Downstage
The area of the stage that is in front of the curtain
Apron
In this type of stage, it looks like the audience is looking into a picture frame
Proscenium Stage
Words spoken by the character to the audience (the other characters do not hear it)
Aside
Name one of the state's that Mr. Holtrop has lived in in America
Possible answers: Michigan, Indiana, Colorado
When you move from one part of the stage to another
Cross
A painted canvas that is hung and displays the scenery
Backdrop
In this type of stage, the actors are surrounded by the audience on all sides
Arena Stage
When an actor auditions for a role having never read the script
Cold read
What grade is Mr. Holtrop's Daughter in?
2nd Grade
The area furthest from the audience
Upstage
A horizontal pipe suspended over the stage on which lights, props, and scenery are hung
Batten
A type of stage where the performance area juts out into the audience. Audience usually surrounds it on three sides
Thrust Stage
A complete run through that includes all of the technical aspects
Dress rehearsal
What grade is Mr. Holtrop's son in?
6th
The body position where an actor is completely facing stage left (left foot is upstage)
Left profile
Pieces of canvas or plywood attached to wooden frames, painted and connected together to create walls or doors on stage
Flats
The type of stage where upstage is slightly higher than downstage
Raked stage
When an actor talks to the audience during a performance it is called breaking the...
Fourth wall
What is Mr. Holtrop's favorite food?
Pizza
When an actor is almost completely turned away from the audience and facing stage right
3/4 Right
Narrow, vertical stage drapes used for masking
Legs
This type of theater is usually a smaller, flexible theater. Most are a single black room and the seats can be rearranged
Black Box
The actors ability to perform a show over and over and yet make it seem like it is new for every audience
How many years has Mr. Holtrop been teaching?
14