Stage Directions
The name for the middle of the stage.
What is Center Stage?
The person who decides what the set will look like
Who is the scenic designer?
William Shakespeare's work was originally performed at this theatre.
What is The Globe?
This individual delivers lines and performance in a play, movie, tv show, or comercial.
Who is an Actor/Actress?
From what musical did we perform an opening number form earlier in the year?
What is Hamilton?
The point of the stage furthest from the audience
What is Up Stage?
This scenic element is used to provide levels on stage and can be built to varying heights.
What is a platform?
Name 3 plays written by William Shakespeare.
Many answers acceptable.
This person controls the visuals and performances of the actors and is responsible for the overall production.
Who is the Director?
What musical was the longest running Broadway musical in history? (it closed in 2023)
The point of the stage closest to the audience
What is Down Stage?
This scenic element is flat and stands upright, it often depicts walls or location elements.
What is a flat?
What career in theatre did Shakespeare mainly have?
Playwright
This person often contributes money to a production and gains some control or input on major decisions.
Who is the Producer?
What do all the girls in "Six" have in common?
What is... They were all married to King Henry VIII
This term is used to describe an actor moving from one position on stage to another
What is a cross?
This scenic element is large, made of fabric and hangs along the back of the stage. It is often painted.
What is a backdrop?
What is the conspiracy theory with Shakespeare?
That he had a ghost writer//he has a psuedoname
This person is responsible for the clothing of actors in the production.
Who is the Costume Designer?
Name 2 musicals set in the 1950's.
What is... Grease, Hairspray, etc.?
Another use of stage directions occurs with a script. A script can use stage directions in many ways/ motivations which is called...
What is blocking?
This part of the stage can open and close revealing new sets or scenes.
The front one is called the _________ __________
The white backdrop further in the back are called _______________
What is the apron/curtain? What is the cyc?
This rhythm is used by William Shakespeare in his writing. It involves 5 sets of 2 syllables featuring a stressed and unstressed syllable in each set.
What is Iambic Pentameter.
This person is responsible for the creation of posters, social media presence, advertising campaigns, etc.. Their job is to get butts in seats.
Who is the Marketing/Publicity Director?
What was the protagonist's name in the spring musical at TEWMS? What was the musical?
Who is Elle Woods and what is Legally Blonde?