Theatre Terminology Quiz One

What is the movement of a part of the body to communicate an emotion or idea?

• Focus

• Slate

• Gesture

• Levels

What is the performer on the stage called?

• Actor

• Playwright

• Monologue

• Cast

What is the different places on a stage in relation to the audience?

• Actor positions

• Stage positions

• Characterization

• Levels

What is the movement of the actors on the stage called?

• Blocking

• Slate

• Focus

• Gesture

What is the introduction before an audition or performance called?

• Monologue

• Upstage

• Slate

• Backstage

What is another word for a drama?

• Playwright

• Play

• Cast

• Monologue

acting without sound or props through exaggerated movement

a lengthy speech given by one character

away from the audience

a performing art that is used to realize a fictional character in a performance venue

• gifs

• pantomime

• acting

• levels