Theater Vocabulary
act
a major division of a dramatic work; a short performance of skill, a comic sketch, dance, etc, esp one that is part of a programme of light entertainment
What is the most popular broadway musical theater performance ever?
The lion king
When is Shakespeare's approximate birthday?
April 23, 1574
April 23, 1564
March 16, 1565
May 26, 1575
2. April 23, 1564
A phrase often shouted out at meetings to catch everyone's attention
Hey Hey What do you say
Who created the first theater?
the Greeks
backstage
behind the part of the theatre in view of the audience; in the dressing rooms, wings, etc
What is the longest running show in Broadway?
The Phantom of the Opera
Which of the following is NOT an adaptation of any piece of Shakespeare’s work?
“Ten Thing I Hate About you”
“West Side Story”
“Little shop of horrors”
“She’s the man”
3. “Little shop of horrors”
What's our troupe number?
1802
The theater hosts programs best served by a more theatrical setting, including the Omaha Performing Arts Broadway Season, presented with Broadway Across America, and Opera Omaha's season.
Orpheum Theatre (Omaha)
chorus
(in classical Greek drama) the actors who sang the chorus and commented on the action of the play
What was the first modern musical performed in New York?
The Black Crook
What word was invented by Shakespeare?
Lackluster
Theater
Street
Groundlings
1. Lackluster
What are the titles you can earn as a Thespian
Honor, National, and International
When was the first theatre built in America?
1716
monologue
a long speech made by one actor in a play, film, etc, esp when alone
Who is the writer of Hamilton?
Lin manuel miranda
What year did William Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway?
1582
When does the Thespian Festival Happen?
January
When did broadway start?
1735
Free Points
End of Game/ Press Continue
Where is the song “America” from?
My Fair Lady
South Pacific
West Side Story
Snow Boat
3. West Side Story
Where did William Shakespeare work?
London
How long is Festival?
3 days
What is America's oldest theater?
Walnut Street Theatre