Tech Theatre I
Poles that hang in the fly space of the stage that hold curtains or lights are called this.
Battens
What is an "ingenue"?
Role played by a younger woman.
The oldest form of musical theatre in which all conversations are sung.
Opera
The person in charge of the crew, the elements of the stage, and the smooth operation of the backstage area.
Stage Manager
To "visualize" means to "see in your mind's eye".
True
Which of these statements does NOT describe OPERETTA:
Includes Spoken Dialogue
Longer than a regular opera
Lighter, less serious plots
Often comedic
Longer than a regular opera
Costumes made from synthetic materials should be ironed with a hot iron.
False
Who makes up the "cast"?
The actors in the play.
What was the first American Broadway musical?
Show Boat (1927)
Who is responsible for conceiving the artistic vision and focus of a theatre company?
Artistic Director
What is a "cue"?
The point, in the script, that signals the actor to speak or move.
The person who writes the music.
Composer
Key skills for a stage manager to possess are Organization, Communication, Leadership.
True
What is a playwright?
The person who wrote the play.
The orchestra plays the _______, which is often a medley of the show songs, before the show starts.
Overture