Technical Theatre Basics
Technical theatre is defined as the “behind-the-scenes work that supports the __________ on stage.”
What is the performance?
This person sells tickets to the show.
Who is the box office?
A musical is a story that has both __________ words and __________.
What are spoken words and songs?
A monologue is a speech by one __________ in a play.
What is character?
DS, US, DSL, and USR are all examples of __________.
What are stage directions?
The purpose of technical theatre is to “enhance __________ through design, technology, and creativity.”
What is storytelling?
This person oversees the audience experience in the lobby and during the show.
Who is the house manager?
An opera is a story where “everything is __________.”
What is sung?
An interior monologue (soliloquy) is spoken to __________ or to the __________.
What are oneself and the audience?
Blocking is defined as the precise __________ and __________ of actors on stage.
What are movement and placement?
Lighting helps with visibility, mood, focus, and indicating __________ and __________.
What is time and place?
This job “raises money, manages the budget, and hires the creative team.”
Who is the producer?
A musical designed to “amuse audiences” is called a __________ musical.
What is a musical comedy?
A dramatic monologue is described as “intense and __________, often in a __________.”
What is emotional and conflict?
Stage fright is described as a nervous __________ felt by someone about to appear in front of an __________.
What is feeling and audience?
Props include hand props, such as books and cups, and __________ like plants and lamps.
What is set dressing?
Spotlights, color gels, LED fixtures, and a lightboard are tools used in which area?
What is lighting?
The opening number establishes the __________ and __________ of the show.
What are the world and mood?
Good monologues have clear objectives, emotional truth, and strong __________ and __________ choices.
What are vocal and physical?
To keep the audience from being blocked, actors should use their __________ hand for gestures and step with their __________ foot.
What are the upstage hand and upstage foot?
Technical theatre combines many elements to create an immersive experience, and __________ is essential for a show’s success.
What is crew teamwork?
The designer responsible for clothing, shoes, accessories, and hair/makeup is the __________ designer.
What is costume?
A transition song is a moment of big __________ for a character.
What is change?
Actors should engage their imaginary __________ or the __________ when performing.
Who are the scene partner and the audience?
To make actions believable, every action on stage should have a clear __________ and __________.
What are concept and motivation?