Technical Theatre

An arena stage encourages actor-audience participation.

• True

• False

What is a dimmer?

• usually hung at the front of the house

• Something that regulates light intensity

• metal disks with patterned cutouts

• something that throws focused light on an actor

What is a followspot?

• movable flaps that control the beam of light

• Something that throws focused light on an actor

• pipes that hold lights

• something that throws diffused soft-edged pools of light

Music can be used without a royalty payment if it is in the public domain.

• True

• False

What is the heart of the sound system?

• sound board

• speaker

• amplifier

• microphone

What are used to amplify sound?

• speakers

• sound board

• microphones

• compact disc

What is a production's costume plan?

• production guide

• closet list

• costume plot

• costume plan

If you can't get a true period costume, you might need to aim for modified authenticity.

• True

• False

The purpose of stage makeup is to make an actor

• more visible.

• older.

• more attractive.

• all of these.

A realistic play requires

• professional makeup.

• bold makeup.

• a natural touch.

• imaginative makeup.