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That does what?
Greek Stuff
Geek for Greek
100
MONOLOGUE
What is a long speech given by one actor?
100
CURTAIN CALL
What is the final bow at the end of a performance?
100
UNDERSTUDY
Who is a performer who is ready to go on if the main role cannot?
100
DIONYSUS
Who is the god of wine, revelry and fertility?
100
THESPIS
Who was considered to be the first actor?
200
ACT
What is the main division of a play or musical?
200
STRIKE
What is to dismantle/take down a set?
200
SPIKE
What is to mark the stage with tape to indicate positions of props, furniture, etc.?
200
THESPIAN
What is the Greek word for "actor"?
200
CITY DIONYSIA
What is the festival called where theatre really originated?
300
COLD READ
What is to read a part from a script that has not been rehearsed (often done at auditions)?
300
OFF BOOK
What is the part of the rehearsal process when you are NO LONGER using your script?
300
PERIAKTOI
What is the Greek theatre device that was triangular and consisted of three painted flats hinged together, each showing a different scene?
300
SOPHOCLES
Who was known for his superb plot construction?
300
ARISTOTLE
Who was considered to be the first play critic?
400
RUN
What is term for the number of performances of a production?
400
ACTION
What is the interplay between performers?
400
DROP
What is a hanging (often painted) cloth that serves as a background for the action?
400
DITHYRAMBS
What is the name of the earliest origins of drama that were long ancient hymns sung about Dionysus?
400
NEW COMEDY
What is the name of the type of drama that focused on family situations, was more realistic, and dealt with the complications of every day life?
500
PROMPTER
What is the title for one who follows a script and cues forgotten lines?
500
CHARACTERIZATION
What is adding traits, quirks and mannerisms of a particular character?
500
PROMPT BOOK
What is the name for a copy of the script in which the blocking and stage business of the actors, cues for lighting and sound, and all other information needed by the stage manager have been entered?
500
EURIPIDES
Who wrote Medea?
500
SOPHOCLES
Who wrote Oedipus and Antigone?
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