Theatre History
Who is the God of Theatre, Wine, and Partying?
Dionysus
What is the area in front of the Main Traveler called?
The Apron
Who is the lead character of Little Shop of Horrors?
Seymour
What is his cat's name?
Boo
Define Pantomime
A scene performed without props or speaking. A Mimed scene.
Which ancient civilization created theatre as we know it?
Greece
What is a Ghost Light and what is its purpose?
A light kept on overnight for 1) safety and 2) to provide light for the ghosts to perform by
Who killed Alexander Hamilton? What was his job at the time?
Aaron Burr. Vice President.
What is his partner's name?
Shannen
What is an "Open Scene?"
A scene with no details or specifics as to character age, gender, etc?
Who was Thespis?
The First Actor
How many "Traveler Curtains" are there?
3
In what country does the musical "Come From Away" take place?
Newfoundland
What year did he start teaching?
2021
What is a person who writes plays called?
Playwright
What were the first two genres?
Tragedy and Comedy
Where is the "foyer?" Whose portrait is in the foyer?
Entryway into auditorium. Eugene Southwell.
"West Side Story" is a 1950s retelling of what Shakespeare play?
Romeo and Juliet
What is his favorite movie genre?
Horror
What is the seating area of the auditorium called?
The House
How old is theatre?
Around 2500 years old
In Stage Directions, where is the Green Room door (two words)?
Upstage Center
Who wrote "Hamilton?"
What is his favorite musical?
Little Shop of Horrors
What are the stage lights hung from?
Catwalks