Basics of Theatre
This word refers to the art form of acting. Spell out the answer for full points.
What is T H E A T R E?
This stage has the actors surrounded on all sides by the audience
What is a arena theater.
The set of rules or customs that control accepted behavior in particular social groups or social situations.
What is etiquette?
The position to face the audience directly.
What is full front?
Theatre has been a vital part of our world culture for this many years.
What is over 2500 years?
Actors perform on these stages, that are cut into hills, for 10-20 thousand people.
What are amphitheaters?
The position one would be in, closest to the curtain and to the left of the theater stage (from the audience's perspective).
What is downstage right?
These expressions of praise should be given only when it is deserved.
What are standing ovations?
This is considered the weakest position
What is full back?
Greek audiences express enthusiasm through this method instead of clapping.
What is stomping their feet?
This word originated from the first person to have taken the stage. The word is synonymous with actor/actress.
What is thespian?
When one actor moves to get out of the way of another actor who needs to use the space
What is a counter cross?
If one has these, they should only be talked about outside after the show is over.
What are negative opinions about the show?
The position an actor would be in to face the theater curtain
What is full front?
World Theatre Day falls on this day.
When is March 27?
Purposeful theatre started in Greece for festivals honoring this god.
Who is Dionysus.
This type of stage is the usual type of stage we think of. This type of stage is a traditional stage that includes an area where the audience sits on one side.
What is the Proscenium Stage in theater.
Do not be on this while the show is happening.
What is a cellphone?
Unless there is a dramatic reason, actors should avoid these positions since they exclude audiences seated in the far left and the far right.
What is Left and Right Profile?
The first woman appeared on stage on this year.
What is 1660?
This Greek philosopher invented terms like plot, theme, comedy, tragedy, and character.
Who is Aristotle?
USR, USC, USL, SR, CS, SL, DSR, DSC, DSL
What are the abbreviations for all of the stage areas
The first seven aspects of theater etiquette.
What are arriving on time, using the bathroom before the show starts, putting devices away, no talking, no photography/videography, remain seated, choose theatre-approved food/drinks, and respect space?
The command given for an actor to look straight at the audience from stage, and to go to the very left and front of the stage (all actor's perspective) in a proscenium stage.
What is full front and go downstage left?
This person wrote the play that was once performed to last over 23 hours.
Who is Eugene Ionesco?