Musical Theater Quiz

What is a musical?

• A play with singing, speaking, dancing, acting, costumes, scenery, etc.

• A play with only spoken dialogue

• A play with no costumes or scenery

• A play with only instrumental music

Who writes the music to a show?

• Director

• Composer

• Choreographer

• Producer

Who is responsible for writing the words to a song?

• Lyricist

• Composer

• Director

• Producer

What is the role of a director in musical theater?

• Writes the music

• Directs the action and actors

• Creates dance routines

• Manages finances

Who creates and teaches the dance routines?

• Producer

• Choreographer

• Director

• Composer

What is the responsibility of a producer in a musical?

• Writing the script

• Directing the actors

• Managing finances

• Creating dance routines

What does 'royalty' refer to in musical theater?

• Payment to the director

• Payment to the writer for use of the show

• Payment to the actors

• Payment to the choreographer

What does the 'score' contain in a musical?

• The dialogue

• The music

• The costumes

• The scenery

What is contained in the 'script' of a musical?

• Music only

• Words (dialogue) and some stage directions

• Costumes and props

• Scenery and plot

What does 'plot' refer to in a musical?

• The music

• The costumes

• The story or main idea

• The dance routines