Stage Movement and Positioning Quiz

Movement on stage consists of what basic actions?

• Entering, exiting, standing, sitting, reclining, gesturing, turning, stopping

• Jumping, running, flying, swimming

• Singing, dancing, laughing, crying

• Reading, writing, listening, speaking

What is the term for moving from one place to another on stage?

• Crossing

• Jumping

• Skipping

• Hopping

What is it called when an actor's back is to the audience?

• Full Back

• Half Back

• Side Back

• Quarter Back

What is the term for keeping your face and front of your body visible to the audience?

• Opening

• Closing

• Turning

• Crossing

If you are sitting, what should your body position be?

• Full front or one quarter

• Half back or full back

• Sideways or reclining

• Standing or kneeling

When should you not use the profile position?

• When standing

• When sitting

• When reclining

• When exiting

Which hand should you use when gesturing or using a prop?

• Upstage hand

• Downstage hand

• Left hand

• Right hand

When turning, in which direction should you move?

• Direction of your downstage hand

• Opposite direction of your downstage hand

• Towards the audience

• Away from the audience

Which foot should you lead with when moving in a direction?

• The same foot as the direction you are going

• The opposite foot as the direction you are going

• The left foot

• The right foot

How should you make upstage crosses?

• In an upstage arc

• In a straight line

• In a zigzag pattern

• In a circular motion