Theatre Fall Semester Review

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Theatre was created at a celebration of which ancient Greek god?

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Dionysus

Front

This person stepped out of the chorus at the City Dionysia and, because of this, he is known as the first actor.

Back

Thespis

Front

Which genre (styles) of play was NOT performed in Ancient Greece: Tragedy, Comedy, Satyr Plays, Mystery?

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Mystery

Front

In which plays did ancient Greek actors NOT wear masks? Options: They wore masks in all plays., Comedy, Tragedy, Satyr Plays

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They wore masks in all plays.

Front

Which of these describes a PRODUCER?

Back

Raises the money to pay for the show and hires the production team. Is the “big boss” whom everyone in the show works for.

Front

Which of these describes a DIRECTOR?

Back

Casts and coaches the actors during rehearsals. Is in charge of the show from pre-production until opening night.

Front

Which of these describes a STAGE MANAGER?

Back

Is in charge of the crew. Creates the prompt book, writing down all cues in the play. Is in charge of the show from opening night until closing.

Front

What we call items that are held or carried by actors onstage?

Back

props

Front

What do we call the process of acting without a script (making it up as you go)?

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improvisation (improv)

Front

What is blocking?

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An actor's movements onstage.