Stage
Plans
Types
of
Theater
Important
People
Genres
Acting
Tools
100
As opposed to what its name suggests, this room does not have to be painted green.
What is the greenroom?
100
This type of dramatic theatre is found commonly on Japanese stages.
What is Kabuki Theatre?
100
The main character of the play.
Who is the Protagonist?
100
When you're in a bad mood, come to one of these shows to lighten your mood.
What is a comedy?
100
Actors learn their lines from this, usually in the form of a book.
What is a Script?
200
The audience won't have to worry about blackouts when these come on.
What are floodlights?
200
It's been said that the only aspects of this type of theatre that are important are the actors and the audience.
What is Poor Theatre?
200
This person is in charge of keeping the troupe and play itself together.
Who is the Director?
200
You might find happy couples spending Valentine's Day with their special someone when you visit this type of play.
What is a Romantic Comedy?
200
These are often used in Greek theatre to help define the character.
What are masks?
300
The area behind the stage.
What is backstage?
300
You can spend a fun, free afternoon in the park, watching a performance from this type of theatre.
What is Street Theatre?
300
This person is normally seen as evil.
Who is the Antagonist?
300
If you like music, this is the theatre for you.
What is Musical Theatre?
300
These help set the mood, and the scenery, of the scene.
What are props?
400
The audience cheered when the main character stepped into this large light.
What is a Fresnel?
400
You're in for a great...er... some great shows when you go to a performance by a group of actors in this type of theatre.
What is Repertory Theatre?
400
This person mocks other characters, albeit silently.
Who is a mime?
400
Many elementary teachers take their students to see this type of play.
What is a Morality Play?
400
The place where the play is taking place.
Where is the theater?
500
You'll find these at the back of the stage, providing scenery.
What is a flat?
500
Beginning in 1880, it's the idea that the theater wouldn't put on certain plays or musicals because of licensing issues.
What is the Independent Theatre Movement?
500
This person helps keep everything onstage running smoothly.
Who is the Stage Director?
500
You'd better bring tissues to this one.
What is a tragedy?
500
This tool can be used to give people an idea of what if going to happen in the play.
What is a preview?
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