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 of accepted behavior in the Theater.
What is Theater Etiquette?
The body position to face the audience directly.
What is full front?
Theatre has been a vital part of our world culture for over this many years.
What is over 2500 years?
Actors perform on these stages, that are cut into hills, for 10-20 thousand people.
What are amphitheaters?
The position one would be in, closest to the curtain and to the left of the theater stage (from the actor's perspective).
What is downstage left?
These expressions of great praise after a performance should be given only when it is deserved
What are standing ovations?
This is considered the weakest body position?
What is full back?
Greek audiences express enthusiasm through this method instead of clapping.
What is stomping their feet?
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 distracts from another actor on stage.
What is upstaging?
If one has these opinions, they should only be talked about outside after the show is over.
What are negative opinions about the show?
The most important stage position for an actor.
What is Down Center?
World Theatre Day falls on this day.
When is March 27?
Purposeful theatre started in Greece for festivals honoring this god.
Who is Dionysus.
This type of stage is a traditional stage that includes a "framed picture that comes to life" and the audience sits on one side.
What is the Proscenium Stage
Do not be on this while the show is happening.
What is a cellphone?
Unless there is a dramatic reason, actors should avoid these body positions since they exclude audiences seated in the far left and the far right.
What are left and right Profile, left and right 3/4, and Full Back?
The first woman appeared on stage on this year.
What is Dec. 8, 1660? (It was Margaret Hughes who played Desdemona in Shakespeare's "Othello" in England.)
This Greek philosopher invented terms like plot, theme, comedy, tragedy, and character.
Who is Aristotle?
What are the abbreviations for all of the stage areas
USR, USC, USL, SR, CS, SL, DSR, DSC, DSL
Name at least 3 ways to have theater etiquette?
What is: arriving on time, using the bathroom before the show starts or only at intermission, putting devices away, being quiet during the show, never taking pictures or videos, remaining seated, choosing theatre-approved food/drinks, and respecting those seated around you, applauding after the show?
The command is given for an actor to look straight at the audience from the stage, and then go to the very left and front of the stage on a proscenium stage. (use the actor's perspective)
What is stand full front and then go downstage left?
Who is Mama Craig's favorite playwright?
Who is William Shakespeare? (1564-1616)