Theatrical Terms and Concepts Quiz

What does 'upstage' mean in theatrical terms?

• Entering a scene

• Moving toward the audience

• Moving away from the audience

• Bringing something down from above

In theater, what does the term 'drop' refer to?

• A backdrop or drape

• A stage direction

• A prop

• A type of lighting

What is the purpose of the 'green room' in a theater?

• To store props

• To build sets

• For actors to wait and relax

• For the audience to gather

What is the 'fly loft' used for in a theater?

• To store costumes

• To hang and move scenery

• To control lighting

• To seat the audience

What are 'legs' in the context of theater?

• A section of the audience seating

• A type of stage lighting

• Vertical drapes on the sides of the stage

• Part of the stage floor

What does 'strike' mean in theatrical terms?

• To rehearse a scene

• To adjust the lighting

• To deconstruct the set

• To start a performance

What is the 'booth' used for in a theater?

• To seat the audience

• To control lighting and sound

• To build sets

• To store costumes

What is 'Orchestra seating' in a theater?

• Seating for the crew

• Seating for the actors

• Seating directly behind the orchestra pit

• The highest level of seating

What are 'sight lines' in a theater?

• The layout of audience seating

• The direction of stage lighting

• Imaginary lines determining audience visibility

• The path actors take on stage

What is the 'scene shop' used for in a theater?

• To rehearse scenes

• To build and paint sets

• To perform plays

• To store costumes