Basics of Theatre
This word refers to the art form of acting. Spell out the answer for full points.
What is T H E A T R E?
This stage has the actors surrounded on all sides by the audience
What is a arena theater.
The set of rules or customs that control accepted behavior in a theatre.
What is theatre etiquette?
The position to face the audience directly.
What is full front?
The line, sound effect, lighting change, etc. that comes before yours is called a
What is a cue?
To angle the body toward the audience
Cheat Out
The position one would be in, closest to the curtain and to the left of the theater stage (from the audience's perspective).
What is downstage right?
These expressions of praise should be given only when it is deserved.
What are standing ovations?
This is considered the weakest position and should never be done unless for a special purpose
What is full back?
Any movement made by an actor on stage is considered the actor's -
What is blocking?
This word originated from the first person to have taken the stage. The word is synonymous with actor/actress.
What is thespian?
When one actor moves to get out of the way of another actor who needs to use the space
What is a counter cross?
True or false: Audience members are permitted to videotape a performance. Why or why not?
False. Usually, it is considered rude and can also be against the law to record a theatre performance. This is due to copyright issues as well as preserving the integrity of those involved in the show.
The position an actor would be in to face the theater curtain
What is profile?
What is another name for your voice box?
What is your larynx?
Project!
This type of stage is the usual type of stage we think of. This type of stage is a traditional stage that includes an area where the audience sits on one side.
What is the Proscenium Stage in theater.
Do not be on this while the show is happening.
What is a cellphone?
This is where you wait before going on stage to perform.
What is the wings?
Name all the elements of a plot diagram (5)
What is Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution?
The most famous playwright ever
Who is Shakeseare
You are taking your final bow. What area of the stage are you on?
The apron
In which country did theatre start?
What is Ancient Greece
You are an actor. You are asked to look straight at the audience from stage, and to go to the very left and front of the stage (all actor's perspective) in a proscenium stage.
What area of the stage would you be standing in?
What is downstage left?
The place where the actors get to eat and chill before going on stage
What is the green room?