Musical Theater
This hit musical tells the story of America’s Founding Father through rap and hip-hop.
Hamilton
1. In what country was William Shakespeare born?
England
Which play includes the famous line “Out, damned spot!” spoken by a guilty queen?
A. Julius Caesar
B. Romeo and Juliet
C. Macbeth
D. Taming of the Shrew
Macbeth
What does “blocking” mean in drama?
A. Building scenery
B. Planned Movement onstage
C. Choosing costume colors
D. Memorizing lines
Planned movement onstage
Musical about an orphan who is adopted by a very rich man.
Annie
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
This musical features a practically perfect nanny who floats in with her umbrella.
Mary Poppins
TRIPLE JEOPARDY
About how many plays did Shakespeare write?
3, 22, 37, or 75
37
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Which Shakespeare play is about a prince who sees his father’s ghost and tries to get revenge?
A. The Tempest
B. Julius Caesar
C. Othello
D. Hamlet
Hamlet
1. What is a “monologue”?
A. A scene with dancing only
B. A group performance with no speaking
C. A conversation between two actors
D. A long speech performed by one actor
D. A long speech performed by one actor
Musical about two rival gangs in NYC that was based on Romeo and Juliet
West Side Story
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
This musical follows Tevye the dairyman as he struggles to maintain traditions in his village.
Fiddler on the Roof
During what era did Shakespeare live?
Ancient Greece
Victorian Era
Middle Ages
Elizabethan Era
Elizabethan Era
What often gets in the way of a character achieving their objective?
A. The lighting cues
B. Obstacles
C. The props table
D. The set pieces
Obstacles
What is “improvisation”?
A. Acting without a script
B. Rehearsing the same scene repeatedly
C. Following every stage direction exactly
D. Changing costumes quickly
A. acting without a script
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is the “score” of a musical?
A. The ticket price
B. The number of actors in the cast
C. The backstage map
D. The collection of all the music in the show
The collection of all the music in the show
This musical uses the songs of ABBA to tell the story of a young woman trying to find her father.
Mamma Mia
6. What theater is Shakespeare most famous for being connected to?
A. The Royal Opera House
B. The Globe Theatre
C. The Lyceum Theatre
D. The National Theatre
The Globe Theater
2. Which of the following is the best example of a clear objective?
A. “To speak loudly”
B. “To convince my friend to stay”
C. “To be emotional”
D. “To walk around the stage”
To convince my friend to stay
5. What is the “set” in a play?
A. The group of actors
B. The script pages
C. The audience seating
D. The scenery and environment onstage
The scenery and environment onstage
Composer of Into the Woods
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim
This musical is about a rock-and-roll star who is drafted into the army, causing chaos for his fans.
Bye Bye Birdie
What year was Shakespeare born?
A. 1701
B. 1066
C. 1920
D. 1564
D 1564 (ish)
A character tries to guilt-trip their parents to persuade them into letting them go to a party. This is an example of which term?
A. Tactic
B. Obstacle
C. Objective
D. Beat
Tactic
1. In drama, what is a character’s “objective”?
A. What props they use
B. What they are wearing
C. What they want in the scene
D. Where they stand on stage
Composer of Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Sunset Blvd
A. Stephen Sondheim
B. Andrew Lloyd Webber
C. Claude Michel Schonberg
B. Andrew Lloyd Webber