Design Flashcard - Review #1

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Oversees the entire process of staging a production and coordinating everything that actually happens onstage.

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Director

Answer explanation

The Director oversees the entire process of staging a production, coordinating all aspects of what happens onstage, including the actors' performances and the overall vision of the show.

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director

Answer explanation

The director is responsible for all design elements on stage, overseeing everything from set design to actor performances, making them the key figure in the production process.

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A stage manager is in charge of writing the directors blocking in their script.

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True

Answer explanation

True. The stage manager is responsible for documenting the director's blocking in the script, ensuring that all movements and positions are clearly noted for the cast and crew.

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Sound designers are in charge of the orchestra. True or False?

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False

Answer explanation

Sound designers focus on creating and manipulating audio elements, while conductors lead orchestras. Therefore, the statement that sound designers are in charge of the orchestra is false.

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Sound designs can be both live or pre recorded.
Options: True, False

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True

Answer explanation

Sound designs can indeed be created in two ways: live, where sounds are produced in real-time, and pre-recorded, where sounds are captured and played back. Therefore, the statement is true.

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What is the purpose of using different levels on stage?

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To create visual interest and depth

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Who is the supervisor that tells the actors and stage crew what to do?

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Director

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What Greek philosopher documented the concepts of Theatre today?

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Aristotle

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According to the concept of the word, Theatre began with the Greeks

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True

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Thespis