Production Role: Make-up

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of stage make-up according to the text?

• To evoke a particular mood

• To alter features

• To make an actor's expressions less obvious

• To create the appearance of a specific character

What is the effect of stage make-up on an actor's features under stage lighting?

• It makes them less noticeable

• It makes them more obvious

• It changes their color

• It hides them completely

What is the purpose of contouring in stage make-up?

• To add color to the face

• To define and shape the face

• To hide imperfections

• To make the face look shiny

How does stage make-up assist in creating the appearance of a specific character?

• By changing the actor's costume

• By altering the actor's features

• By changing the stage lighting

• By using special effects

What is one of the purposes of stage make-up mentioned in the text?

• To make an actor appear taller

• To evoke a particular mood

• To change the actor's voice

• To improve the actor's memory

In which type of theatre were masks commonly worn by actors to portray characters?

• Greek and Roman theatre

• Elizabethan theatre

• Kabuki theatre

• Medieval theatre

Who is considered to be the first actor known to use theatrical make-up?

• Shakespeare

• Thespis

• Sophocles

• Euripides

What toxic substances were used to create white and red face paint in early theatrical make-up?

• Lead and mercury

• Chalk and soot

• Clay and ash

• Copper and zinc

What materials did actors in Elizabethan England use to depict characters and expressions?

• Lead and mercury

• Chalk and soot

• Clay and ash

• Copper and zinc

What was the reason for using white lead and mercuric sulphide in theatrical make-up?

• To create a shiny effect

• To create white and red face paint

• To protect the skin

• To make the actor look older