Backstage Etiquette
What should we do if it goes dark in the theater?
Lower your voice and listen up; do not scream; potentially stop moving for safety
Should we play with our microphone cords and who should help you with your mic pack?
We should not play with our mic cords, and Duckie and assistants are the only ones who should handle mic packs
What is the name of the high school in High School Musical?
East High School
Finish the line: "Make the slam dunk; get the inside, outside. Dunkadelic, dunkadelic _____________"
"Keep your head, don't forget"
What common kitchen item does Scuttle refer to as a 'dinglehopper' in The Little Mermaid?
A fork!!!
Where should you put your costume when you're done with it? Can we eat in costume?
On the costume rack - immediately! Dry snacks only (pretzels, goldfish, cheez-its, water)
Where do you put props when not using them?
Props table or to an assistant (if needed)
Who are the two characters who meet at the New Year’s Eve party?
Troy and Gabriella
Finish the line: "It's the start of something new; it feels so right to be here with you _____________"
"And now, I can reach the skies"
What are all the names of the seven dwarves?
Happy, Sleepy, Dopey, Sneezy, Grumpy, Bashful, and Doc!
Can we sit in the wings or on the benches? Can we go under the set?
No! If you're in the wings, it's to sing around the mic or because you're about to go on stage.
What should you do if you or someone else accidentally drops something backstage?
Do not react vocally; pick it up silently and keep moving (if it belongs to someone else, hand it to them)
Explain the feud between Ms. Darbus and Coach Bolton
Coach Bolton doesn't want his players missing basketball practice for detention or rehearsal, and Ms. Darbus thinks Bolton doesn't appreciate the arts
Finish the line: "Now the pressure is way up high. Which way are you gonna go? _____________"
"You gonna sing a song or are you gonna be strong?"
What are Moana's two pets caleed and what animals are they?
HeiHei (chicken!!!!) and Pua (pig!!!!!)
Cross behind the cyc slowly and hugging the wall; no running!
What is a “sight line” and why is it important?
Sight lines are places backstage where the audience can see actors. We want to remain behind these sight lines to not pull focus from the stage.
What lesson do all the characters learn by the end of the show?
Various: the importance of breaking free from stereotypes and expectations, to embrace their individuality, to support their friends and their dreams, to go for your dreams
Finish the line: "Bop bop bop, bop to the top, slip and slide and ride that rhythm _____________"
"Jump and pop, hop til we drop and start again"
What does 'Hakuna Matata' mean in the Lion King?
No worries!!!
What happens 30 minutes before the show starts?
What is a “cyc” on stage?
What does Taylor McKessie do to help Gabriella feel welcome at school?
She invites Gabriella to join the decathlon team.
Finish the line: "We're all in this together once we _____________"
"Know that we are, we're all stars, and we see that"
What is Flynn Rider's real name in Tangled?
Eugene Fitzherbert!!!