Vocabulary
Playwriting 101
Famous Actors
Famous Plays/Movies/TV Shows
Theater Games
100

An ACTOR or ACTRESS describes a profession where people do what activity on the stage, and in front of a camera

What is pretending (to be something they are not)? 

100

These two (2) things are the basis of all theatrical storytelling. (Hint: They are the first few vocabulary words Ms Jackson teaches every year.) 

What is LOCATION and RELATIONSHIP? 

100

Well known for her Disney Channel work and many movies afterwards, this star is better known for her pop music career. (Hint: The best of both worlds.) 

Who is MILEY CYRUS? (Hannah Montana) 

100

Based off the best selling novels written by Rick Riordan, this TV show is globally popular with kids and adults alike. 

What is PERCY JACKSON and the Olympians? 

100

This game involves saying the correct words in the correct order, the trick is only one letter changes between all three words. Pass the energy and say the right word or you're out! 

What is ZIP, ZAP, ZOP? 

200
These 6 things, are TOOLS actor's use while pretending to be something they are not. (Hint: you have them with you all the time) 

What are the ACTOR'S TOOLS (face, body, voice, memory, focus and imagination)? 

200

A CONFLICT in a theatrical work like a play or movie or tv show is defined as what?

What is a PROBLEM or OBSTACLE that the characters have in the story? 

200

Currently starring as Annabeth Chase in the Hulu/Disney+ original, Percy Jackson and the Olympians. 

Who is LEAH JEFFRIES? 

200
The bad guy in this blockbuster is a giant, purple alien from a far away planet, he wants to make the world a more fair place but he does it by snapping away 50% of life in the universe. 

What is AVENGERS: ENDGAME 

200

In this game people are sitting in a circle with one person stuck in the middle, they are listening to each other because they may need to move to a new chair. 

What is THE WIND BLOWS WEST? 

300

The title for the production team member who is writing the script for a play, movie or tv show. 

What is a PLAYWRIGHT or SCREENWRITER? 

300

The beginning, middle and end of a story are commonly described with this one word. 

What is PLOT? 

300

Between 10 movies, Peter Parker is played by three different actors, in the Amazing Spiderman his actor's name is _________. 

Who is ANDREW GARFIELD? 

300

Released in 2025 this animated movie musical earned Netflix many award nominations, including at the Grammy's for original music. (Hint: Purple hair.) 

What is K-POP DEMON HUNTERS? 

300

In this action and body awareness focused game people need to avoid being caught moving around the room. 

What is STATUES? 

400

A short part of a performed story, just a piece of a whole narrative. (Hint: Ms. Jackson often asks you to get in groups and make a short ________ .) 

What is a SCENE? 

400

Ending style that leaves the audience in suspense, the conflict is not solved. 

What is a CLIFFHANGER? 

400

This actor got to play the superhero, Black Panther in both the Black Panther movie and an Avengers movie before he passed in 2020. 

Who is CHADWICK BOSEMAN? 

400

This production company has made many childhood and lifelong favorites, from animation to live action to amusement parks, there is only one _________. 

What is DISNEY? 

400

A panel of actors pretend to be a famous person, while their interviewer is on a time crunch to guess who they are. 

What is CELEBRITY INTERVIEW? 

500

A French word commonly used to identify a group of people working together. 

What is ENSEMBLE? 

500

RESOLUTION describes an end to a story where __ __ __________ ___ _________?

What is all the conflicts are resolved? (Problems solved) 

500

This former Nickelodeon star got her start on Broadway before landing a hit tv show on Nick, she went on to have a large music career and recently returned to acting with a movie musical. (Hint: pink and green) 

Who is ARIANNA GRANDE? 

500

A classic tragedy, written by William Shakespeare this play has many different adaptations on both the stage and the screen. (Hint: One movie is with gnomes.) 

What is ROMEO and JULIET? 

500
Acting game that relies on improvised acting, actors go on stage in pairs (2) and start a scene only stopping when an audience member calls out _______! 

What is FREEZE?