1.

Backstage

a. Any part of the theatre that the audience does not see.

b. The time at which you are expected to be present for a

rehearsal or performance.

c. The section of the stage in front of the act curtain,

downstage of the proscenium.

d. The main, or front curtain.

2. Balcony

a. Any part of the theatre that the audience does not see.

b. To make the stage, or other performance space, quickly

and completely dark.

c. Upper part of the seating area which usually projects

over the lower level.

d. The time at which you are expected to be present for a

rehearsal or performance.
3. Blackout

a. When and where the actors move onstage, as instructed

by the director.

b. To make the stage, or other performance space, quickly

and completely dark.

c. Any part of the theatre that the audience does not see.

d. Someone who works in the theatre for the love of it; a

non professional.
4. Blocking

a. The main, or front curtain.

b. Stage action or incidental activity performed by an actor for

dramatic effect.

c. The time at which you are expected to be present for a

rehearsal or performance.

d. When and where the actors move onstage, as instructed by

the director.
5. Business means---

a. Stage action or incidental activity performed by an actor

for dramatic effect.

b. When and where the actors move onstage, as instructed

by the director.

c. The time at which you are expected to be present for a

rehearsal or performance.

d. To make the stage, or other performance space, quickly

and completely dark.
6. Which of the following best describes what a "fourth wall"
in theatre is?

a. A wall used to hang the backdrop for a play

b. A space used for rehearsal

c. The area in which the audience sits

d. An imaginary wall separating the actors from the

audience
7. An arena stage is also called -

a. An End Stage

b. Theatre in the round

c. Fourth Wall

d. Amphitheatre

8. What does USL stand for?

a. United Soccer League

b. Upstage Long

c. Upstage Left

d. Upstage Right

9. What is "off-stage?"
a. An area that actors use to change costuming and
preparing themselves to go on stage

b. The area where the audience sits

c. An imaginary wall separating the actors from the

audience

d. The parking lot of the theatre

10. What are the "wings" of a stage?

a. Part of a chicken

b. An area located downstage left

c. An area where musicians play off-stage

d. An off-stage area located at the two sides of the stage

11. What type of stage has audience members seated on all

sides?

a. Thrust

b. Greek

c. Arena

d. Proscenium
12. What types of stages (3 answers) provide many
opportunities for connection with the audience?

a. Proscenium

b. Flexible

c. Thrust

d. Arena

13. What is the name for where the audience sits?

a. 4th wall

b. arena
c .floor

d.house

14. Which theatre is like a runway?

a. Traverse

b. Proscenium

c. Flexible

d. Profile