Historical Theatre Figures
This iconic playwright wrote some of the worlds most prized plays like "Romeo and Juliet" and "Much Ado About Nothing".
Who is William Shakespeare?
This musical tells the story of s group of aspiring actors that go in for an audition. Along the way the audience learns heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of each persons lifetime.
What is "A Chorus Line"?
The italicized part of a script that tells the actor where to go on stage.
What are stage directions?
The fabric that comes down before, at intermission, and at the end of a show.
What is the front curtain?
The English town Shakespeare was born in.
What is Stratford-Upon-Avon?
This historical figure created the first actor. HINT: The word "Thespian" comes from his name
Who is Thespis?
This musical tells the story of a group of elementary school students attending the county spelling bee.
What is "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"?
What is the house?
The curtains on the sides of a stage that hide the backstage area.
What are the wings?
Shakespeare's most famous/recognizable play.
What is Romeo and Juliet?
This Playwright created some of the most iconic Greek tragedies, including "Oedipus" and "Antigone".
Who is Sophocles?
A Musical about a boy who if forced to take wrestling but accidentally walks into a ballet class and finds out he has a love and passion for dance.
What is "Billy Elliot"?
A monologue where an actor stands alone on stage.
The acting area in front of the proscenium of the stage.
What is the apron?
A line verse consisting of 5 feet (10 syllables) that Shakespeare wrote in.
What is iambic pentameter?
This Russian theatre philosopher created his own acting method. He also wrote 3 books titled "An Actor Prepares", "Building a role", and "Creating a Character". HINT: This person was a character in "The Complete History of Theatre (Abridged)".
Who is Constantin Stanislavski?
This musical tells the story of a group of Marines that throw a party and make a deal that the person with the ugliest date wins a ton of money.
What is "Dogfight"?
Taking apart a set and props after a show is done with its run.
What is striking?
The fabric behind the acting area that can be lit up in different colors.
What is the cyclorama?
The number of sonnets Shakespeare wrote.
What is 154?
The father of Greek tragedy.
Who is Aeschylus?
This West-end musical tells the story of the 6 wives of Henry the Eighth that all come together and for a girl pop music group.
What is "Six: The Musical"?
The process of marking where props and set pieces go on stage.
What is spiking?
The horizontal poles above the stage that props and light are hanged from.
What are the batons?
The three types of literary verses Shakespeare wrote in?
What is blank verse, rhyme verse, and prose