Tech Theatre
Theatre History
Types of Stages
Vocabulary
Shakespeare
100

This technical position designs elaborate set pieces, back drops and other life like creations to help set the scene. 

What is a set designer. 

100

This ancient culture was known as the Birth place of theatre. 

What is Greek Theatre. 

100

This type of stage sits the audience on three different sides. 

What is a Thrust Stage. 

100

A written play is called this. Usually written by a playwright. 

What is a script. 

100

The tale of Romeo and Juliette was written by the one and only. . . 

Who is Shakespeare. 

200

To create mood and focus the attention on the actors is the purpose of this technical element. 

What is the purpose of stage lighting. 

200

This Greek festival celebrated the Gods, but mainly the greek God of theatre. 

What is the City of Dionysia Festivals. 

200

This type of stage is infamous for having a dome like shape, where the audience sits on all sides of the stage. 

What is an arena. 
200

The specific movement on stage that is given to the actors from the director is called. 

What is blocking. 

200

This place is the Birthplace of one of the most famous playwrights in all of time. William Shakespeare. 

What is England. 

300

Making sure that the time period is efficiently matched, the style matches the character, and that the actor is appropriately dressed. 

What is a costume designer. 

300

These devices were used primarily to show facial expressions to audience members who were seated far away. 

What are Greek Masks. 

300

This stage is famously known for being one of the first stages ever built, frequently used in Ancient Greek times. 

What is a Proscenium. 

300

The person who is in charge of the entire production, runs most rehearsals, and is the eyes and ears of backstage. 

Who is a stage manager. 

300

The tale of Romeo and Juliette is famously categorized in this infamous greek category. 

What is a tragedy. 

400

These hand held items are created to help enhance the story, and add some characterization to the story. 

What Are props. 

400

These 2 categories of plays originated from Greece. One being very sad, while the other is light hearted and humorous. 

What are comedy and Tragedy plays. 

400

This stage is also sometimes outdoors, but mainly it is whatever is available. 

What is a found space. 

400

The farthest point away from the audience is called.

What is Upstage. 

400

The two Lovers in the play, Romeo and Juliette and apart of what 2 opposing families. 

What is the Capulets and the Montegues. 

500

This technical position helps mix, muzzle and mute. As well as raise the volume for any big Kabooms that may be happening. 

What is a sound designer. 

500

The intense all consuming power of love which is portrayed as passionate force that operates independently is a major theme of what. 

What is Shakespeares Romeo And Juliette. 

500

This stage was used all the way back in Ancient Greek times, while it is not used as much now, this outdoor theatre was known for its shape. 

What is an Amphitheatre. 

500

The front edge of the stage in the downstage portion is called.

What is The Apron. 

500

The reason as to why Romeo and Juliette were forced into coming up with this backwards plan was because of family feud. Who came up with the plan originally. 

Who is Friar Lawrence. 

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