Careers in Theatre
What is Ms. Lee's job in our musicals?
Music Director
What is the name for the outfit an actor wears?
Costume
I open and close to hide the stage. What am I?
Curtain
Name 1 of the featured school students (besides Matilda).
Bruce, Nigel, Alice, Eric, Tommy, Lavender, Hortensia/o, Amanda
Name 1 rule everyone backstage must follow.
Be quiet backstage, do not touch other people's props, respect your fellow actors & staff members, listen for your cues, no food backstage
I choreograph the dances for a musical. Who am I?
Choreographer
What is an "intermission"?
A break about halfway through the show
What does a backstage crew member do?
Move set pieces, flats, make sure props are set, make sure actors are in places, listen to Stage Manager & Director's instructions
Name 3 songs from Matilda the Musical.
What is a flat made of?
Wood
I tell the actors where to go, how to act, and when to say their lines. Who am I?
Director
What does "places" mean?
Go to where you need to be when the scene/show starts.
What is the name of the colored tape we use to mark (or "spike") where set pieces go?
Spike Tape
What Olympic sport did Miss Trunchbull compete in?
Hammer-Throwing
Name one of the 3 elements of costume design.
Color, texture, silhouette
I am in charge of the backstage crew and making sure everything runs smoothly. Who am I?
Stage Manager
Speak louder!
What are "house lights"?
The lights over the audience ("the house")
What does Mr. Wormwood do for work?
Runs a car shop ("Wormwood Motors"), but tricks customers into buying broken cars
What is the first thing every designer MUST do?
READ THE SCRIPT
What does a producer do?
Oversees all parts of a show from start to finish, is in charge of budgets, spending, funding
My director told me to "turn out." What does that mean?
Face the audience with your body
In theatre, what does it mean to "strike" a stage after a show?
Taking down the set, cleaning up backstage, storing costumes and props, re-setting the stage for whatever is next
Why does Miss Trunchbull run away from her school at the end of the show?
Matilda uses her powers to make it look like Magnus, Miss Honey's father, was threatening Trunchbull as a ghost by possessing the chalkboard
What club does Ms. Christine run?
Hint: It celebrates Pride Month this June!
GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance)