All the World's a Stage
The TECHNICAL stuff
Lights, Camera, ACTION
TRUE or FALSE
EXTRA
100

Used during the Renaissance, so that audiences could see the action even if they were on an even level

What is a RAKED STAGE?

100

The VISUAL BACKGROUND on a stage that tells you where the action is taking place.

What is the SCENERY or SET/SETTING?

100

A frozen picture of an important moment in the play

What is a tableau?

100

You shouldn't ask open ended Questions during improv scenes

What is TRUE?

100
A fake beard, a wig, and clothes from another time and place are examples of this.
What are COSTUMES?
200

A Flexible theater is also called this

What is a BLACK BOX or EXPERIMENTAL?

200

 Sets mood, and atmosphere for the production through the use of onstage elements such as lamps, xmas lights, etc.

Who is the LIGHTING DESIGNER?

200

The performance of a play or story  by readers using a script  that is not memorized. This type of theater is either broadcast live or taped for later use.

What is RADIO THEATER?

200

The audience sits on 2 sides of a TRAVERSE STAGE.

What is FALSE?

200
It is the actor's ability to SPEAK OUT to the whole audience without having to shout.
What is PROJECTION?
300

A structure in front of the stage that frames the action of the play. It can be square , curved or arched, and the stage curtain is generally directly behind it.

What is PROSCENIUM ARCH?

300
Anything the actors touches or uses during a play.
What is a PROP?
300

Actors use these with, and sometimes without, speaking to help convey messages or emotions. Sometimes these are done with the body (such as nodding, waving, or shrugging) but also with facial expressions (such as smiling or frowning).

What is NONVERBAL EXPRESSION or GESTURES?

300

The wings is where actors go to change.

What is FALSE?

300
A glass of water, a sword, or a phone are examples of this.
What are PROPS?
400

Also called theatre in the round.

What is ARENA STAGE?

400

Oral interpretation (Reader’s voices), Music and Sound Effects

What are elements of radio theater?

400

A conversation between two or more characters.

What is DIALOGUE?

400

When the actors and Director sit down to read the script before getting on stage this is called a table reading.

What is TRUE?

400
A character is someone who the story is about but this is the PERSON who is pretending to be that character.
What is an ACTOR?
500

Type of stage used by one of the most famous stages in the world, the Globe theater in London.

What is a THRUST STAGE?

500

Oversees elements of the production including staff in scenic, lighting, sound and stage.

Who is the TECHNICAL DIRECTOR?

500
A speech made by ONE character who speaks to a silent listener or an audience.
What is a MONOLOGUE?
500

The area of the stage in front of the proscenium arch is called the crossover.

WHat is False? It's an APRON.

500
  • the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to films, videos, and other media in post-production to enhance audio

What is FOLEY?