Review- Theatre Staging & Blocking Test

Front

What term is used for one actor (diva) who takes a position above another actor which forces the second actor to face upstage, or away from the audience?

Back

Upstaging

Front

The reason for a character to move or react is called their:

Back

Motivation

Front

Always start a cross with your ___________ foot.

Back

Downstage

Front

A movement in the opposite direction in adjustment to the cross of another actor is called:

Back

Counter Cross

Front

The area at the back of the stage, farthest away from the audience is called:

Back

Upstage

Front

If an actor on the stage (looking out at the audience) moves towards their left side, what side of the stage are they going towards?

Back

Stage Left

Front

When 2 people are walking together, the upstage actor should be slightly ahead.

Back

True

Front

You do not have to avoid moving when another actor is speaking.

Back

False

Front

Actors should avoid moving when another actor is speaking.

Back

True

Front

You use the hand closest to the audience and not the upstage hand when handling props and doing gestures.

Back

True