Theatre Terms
What opens at the beginning of a performance and closes at its end?
curtains
How many teams does it take to play "Electricity?"
Two teams
What is the courtroom term used to describe the person accusing someone of committing a crime?
"Plaintiff"
How many skits did each group perform in our Variety Show?
2-3
What term describes the volume of an actor's speech?
Projection
Where do actors get ready for a performance, right before it starts? (where they put on costumes and make-up)
Dressing Room
In "Angry Chef," what two pieces of information do we need to start each round?
An emotion and a profession (job)
What is the courtroom term for someone being accused of a crime?
What was the date of our Variety Show performance?
May 9th
What is the term for the break that happens halfway through a performance? The audience can use this break to go to the bathroom or buy snacks.
Intermission
What is the term we use to describe an actor's plan for movement during a performance?
Blocking
How long does a typical round of "Assassin" last?
Two minutes
What is the last thing that happened in our trials before the jury voted?
Lawyers' closing statements
Which skit did we work on first after getting into our official Variety Show teams?
The infomercial
What is the term for the front of the stage, where we often sit to watch performances in class?
The apron
What part of the stage is closest to the audience?
Downstage
In "Ship Ahoy," how many people does it take to correctly complete the "Octopus" command?
Four people
Who played the witch that killed Gretel in our class' Fairytale Trials?
Who played Mr. Krabs during our Variety Show Performance?
Matt
What is the term for the sides of the stage where we store our props and set pieces?
The wings
What is the term we use to describe a frozen picture made using actors?
Tableaux
Complete this sentence:
"Sad moose, sad moose,
Was drowning in the water,
_____________________,
Where did he go?"
"Choking on his supper"
What secret did Geppetto reveal at the end of the Humpty Dumpty trial?
He is Humpty Dumpty's father!
What was the last skit in our Variety Show?
What term describes the clarity of an actor's speech? (mumbling vs. speaking clearly)
Enunciation or Articulation