The Greeks (and others)
The Stage
Misc.
Sets and Props
Lights and Sound and More
100
The first recorded theatrical performance was here about 2000 BC
What is Egypt?
100
This is the area of the stage closest to the audience.
What is downstage?
100
This is the area between the stage and the audience, where the orchestra plays for a musical
What is the pit?
100
This is a type of set that can be turned to show a different scene on each side.
What is a prism set?
100
These are pieces of plastic used in stage lights to change the color.
What are gels?
200
All of the acting in Ancient Greece was done by them.
Who are men?
200
When actors are not on-stage, they are here, where the audience cannot see them.
What is backstage?
200
Actors use these to show where and when a scene is taking place.
What are costumes?
200
These are wooden frames with hinged braces on the back that are usually covered in fabric and used to create sets.
What are flats?
200
Some theaters use these to help the audience hear the actors.
What are microphones?
300
In Ancient Greece, the chorus danced around and altar singing this (a word meaning "goat song")
What is tragos?
300
This is the area of the stage farthest from the audience.
What is upstage?
300
This is the place in a theater where the audience sits.
What is the house?
300
These are pieces of fabric hung from metal bars along the tops of the curtains and used for large indoor/outdoor scenes.
What are backdrops?
300
These are pieces of metal or glass used to create shapes with light for a theater.
What are gobos?
400
This is the Greek chorus member who became the first actor.
Who is Thespis?
400
This is the building where a play is performed.
What is a theater or auditorium?
400
Costumers use this to decide what actors will wear.
What is the script?
400
This is a system of weights and pulleys used to "fly" sets in and out.
What is a fly rail?
400
Smaller theaters rely on the actor's this to be heard, rather than microphones.
What is vocal projection?
500
This is the god the Greeks honored with their performances.
Who is Dionysis?
500
This type of stage is rectangular with one side open to the audience.
What is a proscenium stage?
500
These props are worn by the actors and used onstage.
What are body props?
500
These props are placed on the set before the show.
What are set props?
500
These props are carried onstage by the actors.
What are hand props?