Theater Vocabulary

What is a 'Slate' in theater?

• A brief profressional introduction

• A type of stage used for outdoor performances

• The final rehearsal before the opening night

• The script used by the director during a play

Who is an 'Agent' in the context of theater?

• A person who represents and promotes the interests of a playwright, actor, or production

• A person who designs the set and visual elements of a production.

• A person who directs the lighting and sound for a performance

• The person who writes the script for a play or production

What does it mean to 'Upstage' someone in theater?

• To draw attention away from someone else

• To perform on a higher stage

• To move towards the back of the stage

• To improve one's acting skills

What does 'Cheat out' mean in theater?

• To turn slightly towards the audience

• To forget lines during a performance

• To use a prop incorrectly

• To exit the stage prematurely

What is 'The take' in theater?

• A moment when an actor acknowledges the audience

• A type of stage direction

• A rehearsal technique

• A lighting cue

What is an 'Aside' in theater?

• A conversation intended for the audience

• A main dialogue between two characters

• The final act of a play

• A musical performance within a play

What is a 'Monologue' in theater?

• A long speech by one actor in a play or movie

• A dialogue between two characters

• A musical performance

• A group discussion

What is a 'Proscenium stage' in theater?

• A proscenium stage is a type of stage in theater where the audience faces one side of the stage, and the performance area is framed by a proscenium arch.

• A proscenium stage is a circular stage surrounded by the audience on all sides.

• A proscenium stage is a stage where the audience sits above the performers, looking down.

• A proscenium stage is an outdoor stage with no defined audience area.

Fill in the blank: Nostalgic means a feeling or longing for something from the ________.

• past

• future

• present

• unknown

Fill in the blank: Pessimistic means the opposite of hopeful; expecting the ________.

• worst

• best

• unexpected

• unknown