Theatre Unit 3 Test

What does 'Off-Book' mean in theater?

• Actors have memorized their lines and no longer need the script

• Actors are reading directly from the script

• The script is lost and actors must improvise

• A style of improvisational theater

Why is being 'On-Book' important during early rehearsals?

• Encourages actors to ignore the script

• It's only used during final performances

• Actors are still learning their lines

• It helps actors improvise better

What is the 'Fourth Wall'?

• The entrance for actors onto the stage

• An imaginary barrier between the stage and audience

• A physical barrier on stage

• The backdrop of the stage

What is a 'Cue' in theater?

• A signal for an actor to perform a specific action

• A type of stage lighting

• A line that actors must memorize verbatim

• A break during rehearsals

What defines 'Presentational Style' in theater?

• A style focused solely on dramatic elements

• Actors perform without acknowledging the audience

• Actors directly address and acknowledge the audience

• Using minimal props and scenery

What is characteristic of 'Representational Style'?

• Breaking the fourth wall frequently

• Actors do not acknowledge the audience

• Incorporating audience participation

• Focusing on abstract performances

What is a 'Scenario' in the context of theater?

• A detailed costume design

• An outline or summary of the play's plot and characters

• A sudden change in the script

• A rehearsal schedule

What does 'Stage Business' refer to?

• Managing the stage crew

• Selling tickets for the performance

• Physical actions that enhance character portrayal

• Financial aspects of producing a play

What is a 'Monologue'?

• A brief intermission

• A speech delivered by a single character

• A musical number

• A conversation between two characters

What does 'Dramatic' imply in theater?

• Improvisational performances

• A focus on comedy and lightheartedness

• Serious or intense emotions and themes

• A style of dance