Understanding Theatre Concepts

What does character interaction refer to in a drama?

• The background music used to enhance a scene

• The ways in which characters communicate or interact with each other

• The lighting effects used during a performance

• The costumes worn by characters

What is character motivation?

• The script used by actors

• The reason behind a character's behavior and actions in a given scene

• The set design of a play

• The director's instructions

What does choral movement involve?

• A musical performance by the cast

• The actors perform the same movement at exactly the same time

• Actors performing different movements at the same time

• A solo dance performance

What is choral speaking?

• A group of people speaking in unison

• A dialogue between two characters

• The final speech in a play

• A monologue delivered by the lead actor

What does clarity of diction refer to?

• The complexity of a script

• The emotional impact of a performance

• Clearness of the voice

• The volume at which lines are delivered

What does it mean to collaborate in a theatrical context?

• To perform a solo act

• To write a script

• To design costumes

• Working together

What does 'colour' refer to in theatre?

• The mood of a play

• The physical appearance through hue and pigmentation

• The lighting design

• The genre of a play

What is Commedia dell’arte?

• A modern drama genre

• A style of drama that originated in Italy in the 16th century

• A type of musical theatre

• A traditional dance form

What characterizes a comedy in theatre?

• A play that treats characters and situations in a humorous way

• A story with a tragic ending

• A historical drama

• A play without music

What is essential for a successful theatrical experience in terms of communicating meaning?

• High ticket sales

• The use of special effects

• Complex set designs

• How the performers share messages or information with the audience verbally, non-verbally and physically