Theater Fundamentals Quiz for Students

What is the area of the stage closest to the audience called?

• Upstage

• Downstage

• Stage Left

• Stage Right

Which of the following is a basic stage direction?

• Center Stage

• Balcony

• Orchestra Pit

• Green Room

What is the term for the written words an actor must memorize and say during a play?

• Blocking

• Lines

• Props

• Cues

Which part of the set is used by actors to enter and exit the stage?

• Flats

• Wings

• Apron

• Cyclorama

What does "blocking" refer to in theater?

• Memorizing lines

• Planning actors' movements on stage

• Building the set

• Designing costumes

Which of the following is a technique for speaking clearly on stage?

• Whispering

• Articulation

• Turning away from the audience

• Speaking quickly

What is a "prop" in theater?

• A lighting instrument

• An object used by actors on stage

• A type of costume

• A sound effect

Which of the following is a basic method for memorizing lines?

• Reading them once

• Repeating them out loud several times

• Ignoring them until rehearsal

• Only listening to others say them

If a director tells you to move "stage left," which direction do you move from the actor's perspective?

• To the audience's right

• To the actor's left

• Toward the back of the stage

• Toward the front of the stage

How can an actor analyze a character’s motivation in a play?

• By reading the character’s lines only

• By considering what the character wants and why

• By memorizing the stage directions

• By focusing only on costumes