Marist Theatre Lore
Who is the current President and Vice President?
Kristen and Abby
What musical tells the story of Jonathan Larson's Life?
Tick Tick Boom!
What is the term for the planning of an actor's movements on stage?
Blocking
Who were the ASM's for children's this year?
Megan and April!
What does Spike tape do?
Indicates the exact placement of scenery or performers
What is the name of the ghost in the Theatre?
Jenny!!
What is the longest-running musical?
The Phantom of the Opera
Who is the most famous English playwright?
William Shakespeare
Who is the person coordinating all technical departments during a performance?
Stage Manager
What is the Fly System?
A system of ropes, counterweights, and pulleys used to raise or lower scenery and lights
What is the Rule of 5 in the Playwrights' Festival?
Each play is allowed 5 of everything (Props, set pieces, light cues, etc.)
What show won the tony award for Best Musical in 2025?
Maybe Happy Ending
What are the 4 main stage positions?
Stage Left, Stage Right, Upstage, Downstage
What is the difference between Scenic Designer and Technical Director?
Scenic designs the set, TD builds the set
What is the imaginary line between the apron and the rest of the stage?
Plaster Line
What year was Marist Theatre established?
1959
What are the last four musicals Marist Theatre has put on (starting with this year)?
Alice by Heart, Legally Blonde, Urinetown, Into the Woods
What is an acting technique that uses no words to tell a story?
Pantomime
Who decides when to close the house before a show?
Stage Manager
What is a Dry Tech?
A technical rehearsal without performers present
What 5 plays were performed in Playwrights Festival last year?
The Final Act
The End of the World
Star-Crossed
Do You Remember Me?
Matchbox
What is a recurring musical theme associated with a character or idea?
Leitmotif
What is the name of music heard by the audience but not by the characters?
Non-diegetic Music
What is the job of the Production Manager?
Scheduling, Budgeting, Coordinating, Team Management, Logistics, Problem Solving
What type of stage is the Nelly?
Proscenium