Stage Directions
What term refers to the area of the stage closest to the audience?
Downstage
Which Ancient Greek playwright is known for writing tragedies like Oedipus Rex?
Sophocles
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth?
William Shakespeare
Which acting techniques focuses on emotional recall and the actor's personal memories to create realistic emotions on stage?
Stanislavski's Method
Which musical features the song "Defying Gravity" and is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire?
Wicked
What does "stage left" mean?
The left side of the stage from the perspective of an actor facing the audience.
What was the name of the theater in London where Shakespeare's plays were performed?
The Globe Theatre
Which playwright is famous for the absurdist play Waiting for Godot?
Samuel Beckett
This technique emphasizes reacting to the immediate moment and listening attentively to your scene partner, often through repetition exercises. What is it called?
The Meisner Technique
What is the name of the musical that had a plant named Audrey II?
Little Shop of Horrors
If an actor is moving toward the back of the stage, they are moving in which direction?
Upstage
During which period did Commedia dell'Arte emerge, characterized by improvised performances and stock characters?
The Renaissance
Who wrote The Glass Menagerie and A Streetcar Named Desire?
Tennessee Williams
What acting technique involves using physical movement and exaggerated gestures, often used in slapstick comedy or in the silent film era?
Physical Theater (or Masked/Commedia dell'Arte)
What long-running Broadway musical features characters of Roxy, Velma, and Amos?
Chicago
What is the term for the movement from one side of the stage to the other?
Cross
Which 19th-century playwright is known for works like A Doll's House and is often called the father of modern realism?
Henrik Ibsen
This playwright's works, such as The Importance of Being Earnest, are known for their wit and satirical portrayal of Victorian society. Who is he?
Oscar Wilde
Which technique is associated with breaking down a character's psychology into specific objectives and obstacles to achieve the character's goal?
Stanislavski's System
This musical, based on a 1975 film, involves aa group of misfit high school students and the rock 'n' roll culture of the 1950s. What is the name of the musical?
Grease
In a proscenium stage setup, what is the area between the audience and the stage called?
The Apron
What was the major shift in theater at the end of the 19th century that focused on portraying life as it is, often highlighting social issues?
Realism
Which playwright's works, including Death of a Salesman, are famous for depicting the struggles of the American Dream in the 20th century?
Arthur Miller
Who developed the "Viewpoints" technique, which focuses on improvisational movement, time, and space in performance?
Anne Bogart
Which rock musical, written by Jonathan Larson, focuses on a group of friends living in New York City during the AIDS crisis?
Rent