Quiz on Props in Theater

Props are distinct from which of the following?

• Actors, scenery, costumes, and electrical equipment

• Stage lights, sound systems, and actors

• Directors, producers, and stage managers

• Scripts, dialogues, and music

Which of the following is an example of a prop?

• A chair used on stage

• A spotlight

• A microphone

• A script

Which type of prop includes items such as an umbrella, walking stick, and fan?

• Hand Props

• Personal Props

• Consumable Props

• Set Dressing Props

Which type of prop includes items such as rugs and curtains?

• Hand Props

• Personal Props

• Trim

• Green Props

Which type of prop includes items such as pictures on walls?

• Hand Props

• Personal Props

• Trim

• Green Props

What is another term used for costume props?

• Propstume

• Greens

• Hand props

• Set props

What are manual special effects in the context of props?

• Computer-generated imagery

• Bursts of smoke, remote-controlled rats, artificial fires in fireplaces

• Digital sound effects

• Green screen technology

What happens if an actor picks up a set dressing item?

• It becomes a set prop

• It becomes a hand prop

• It remains a set dressing item

• It becomes a trim prop

What is the first step in the development of props for a theatre production?

• Construct and source props

• Research how to create a certain look in the most cost-effective way possible

• Develop a props list

• Put together a labelled props table

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of the props development process?

• Continue to develop designs for props and source materials

• Develop a props list including props positions

• Design costumes for the actors

• Liaise with other production roles and attend meetings