DRAMA EXAM

Question 1

PROSCENIUM STAGE

Answer 1

Proscenium Stage: Audience views
from one side through the
proscenium arch (picture frame)

Question 2

TRAVERSE

Answer 2

Traverse: Audience is on two sides

railway theatre

Question 3

THRUST

Answer 3

Thrust: The apron protrudes out into the audience. Audience is on three sides (modelling catwalk)

Question 4

THEATRE IN THE ROUND

Answer 4

Theatre in the Round: (flexible theatre) audience is on all four sides. Also referred to as an arena
theatre

Question 5

APRON

Answer 5

THE STAGE FLOOR BETWEEN THE FRONT EDGE OF THE STAGE AND THE FRONT CURTAIN

Question 6

ASIDE

Answer 6

WORDS SPOKEN BY A CHARACTER TO THE AUDIENCE RATHER THAN TO THE OTHER CHARACTER , WHO SUPPOSEDLY DO NOT HEAR THE SPEECH

Question 7

BACKSTAGE

Answer 7

THE AREA BEHIND THE SCENERY NOT VISIBLE TO THE AUDIENCE

Question 8

BATTEN

Answer 8

A HORIZONTAL PIPE SUSPENDENDED OVER THE STAGE,FROM WHICH SCENERY,LIGHTS OR CURTAINS ARE HUNG ALSO CALLED A RAIL

Question 9

BLOCKING

Answer 9

THE DIRECTORS PLANNED MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTORS

Question 10

COLD READINGS

Answer 10

WHEN AN ACTOR AUDITIONS FOR A ROLE WITHOUT HAVING READ THE SCRIPT BEFOREHAND

Question 11

CROSS

Answer 11

WHEN AN ACTOR MOVES FROM ONE SIDE OF THE STAGE TO ANOTHER

Question 12

CUE

Answer 12

A DIRECTIVE FOR ACTION

Question 13

FLATS

Answer 13

PIECES OF CANVAS OR PLYWOOD ATTACHED TO WOODEN FRAMES, PAINTED AND LINKED TOGETHER, TO CREATE WALLS AND DOORS ON STAGE.

Question 14

FOURTH WALL

Answer 14

THE IMAGINARY WALL THROUGH WHICH THE AUDIENCE VIEWS THE PLAY

Question 15

HOUSE

Answer 15

THE PLACE WHERE THE AUDIENCE SITS

Question 16

LEGS

Answer 16

NARROW VERTICAL STAGE DRAPES USED FOR MASKING

Question 17

LOAD -IN

Answer 17

THE MOVING OF SCENERY AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT INTO THE THEATRE AND THEIR POSITIONING ON THE STAGE

Question 18

MONOLOGUE

Answer 18

A LONG SPEECH SPOKEN BY ONE ACTOR

Question 19

MOTIVATION

Answer 19

A SPECIFIC REASON FOR SAYING OR DOING SOMETHING

Question 20

OFF-BOOK

Answer 20

HAVING A PART MEMORIZED SO THAT A SCRIPT IS NO LONGER NEEDED.

Question 21

PLAYWRIGHT

Answer 21

PERSON WHO WRITES AND DEVELOPS THE SCRIPT

Question 22

PROJECT

Answer 22

INCREASE VOICE SO IT WILL CARRY TO THE AUDIENCE

Question 23

PROPS

Answer 23

ITEMS HANDLED BY ACTORS SUCH AS BOOKS,ORNAMENTS,A BROOM,A GLASS WTC.

Question 24

RUN-THROUGH

Answer 24

A REHEARSAL WITHOUT INTERRUPTION

Question 25

SIGHTLINES

Answer 25

IMAGINERY LINES INDICATING VISIBILITY OF STAGE AREAS FROM DIFFERENT POINTS IN THE HOUSE

Question 26

SPIKE

Answer 26

PUTTING MASKING TAPE ON THE STAGE FLOOR TO INDICATE WHERE SET PIECES GO

Question 27

STRIKE

Answer 27

TAKING DOWN THE SET FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF A PLAY'S PRODUCTION RUN

Question 28

UPSTAGING

Answer 28

DRAWING THE AUDIENCE'S ATTENTION TO YOURSELF WHEN IT SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON ANOTHER CHARACTER

Question 29

PRODUCER

Answer 29

Selects the production and/or director | Secures the rights and financial backing for the production

Question 30

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Answer 30

Handles artistic functions of the theatre Hires directors, designers and actors

Question 31

DIRECTOR

Answer 31

Oversees the overall vision of the production Coordinates the work of actors, designers and crews Responsible with a creative interpretation of the play

Question 32

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Answer 32

Oversees Technical Staff Helps create rehearsal and performance schedules Run Production Meetings

Question 33

STAGE MANAGER

Answer 33

Assists the Director during rehearsal Records all blocking during rehearsals Responsible for all backstage activity once the show opens “Calls” the show during performance

Question 34

RUNNING CREW

Answer 34

Moves scenery and props during a show | Works under the direct supervision of the Stage Manager

Question 35

SCENIC DESIGNER

Answer 35

CONCEPTUALIZES THE VISUAL APPEARANCE OF THE SCENERY AND PROPS, CREATES DRAFTINGS,MODELS AND RENDERINGS. WORKS WITH OTHER DESIGNERS TO CREATE A UNIFIED VISUAL FOR THE SHOW.

Question 36

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Answer 36

Adapts Scenic Designs into working drawings Oversees Carpenters, Painters, and Electricians Ensures the safety of all technical elements on stage and off

Question 37

MASTER CARPENTER

Answer 37

Supervises Carpenters during the construction of the set Responsible for the construction, mounting, and rigging of scenery

Question 38

SCENIC ARTIST

Answer 38

Paints the scenery Must work with a variety of media and styles Oversees Paint Crew

Question 39

PAINT CREW

Answer 39

Paints the set and sometimes the props Must be knowledgeable of many painting processes and techniques

Question 40

SCENIC DESIGN PROCESS

Answer 40

1. Scenic Designer 2. Technical Director 3. Master Carpenter 4. Scenic Artist 5. Paint Crew