Theatre Terminology Quiz

What is the definition of "Audience Etiquette"?

• The process of offering well-reasoned opinions

• Appropriate behavior when seeing live theatre

• A group of people working together for a common goal

• The act of working with others to create something

What does "Ensemble" refer to in theatre?

• A strong belief something will happen

• Physical activity to prepare for an activity

• A group of people working together for a common goal

• The action of forming new ideas

What is the purpose of "Constructive Criticism"?

• To form new ideas

• To improve the outcome through positive and negative comments

• To sustain attention to a specific task

• To agree with a scene partner's offer

What is an "Arena Theater"?

• A performance area with audience seating on one side

• A performance area surrounded by audience seating on all sides

• A performance area with audience seating on three sides

• The sides of stage out of view from the audience

What is the "Proscenium Arch"?

• The area of a stage that extends past the proscenium

• The architectural feature that separates the primary playing space from the audience

• The sides of stage out of view from the audience

• The directions an actor faces while on stage

What does "Full Front" refer to in stage directions?

• Facing the audience directly

• Turning completely away from the audience

• Facing stage left

• Facing stage right

In stage directions, what does "Profile" mean?

• Facing the audience directly

• Facing completely away from the audience

• Facing sideways to the audience

• Facing upstage

What is the meaning of "Cross" in stage directions?

• To move from one place to another

• To stand still

• To turn around

• To sit down

What does "3/4 Turn" refer to in stage directions?

• Facing the audience directly

• Turning slightly to the left or right

• Turning mostly away from the audience

• Facing completely away from the audience

What is a monologue?

• A lengthy speech addressed to other characters on stage

• A short dialogue between two characters

• A speech delivered to the audience

• A silent performance