Theatre Quiz 1

Question 1

Aesthetics

Answer 1

the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and expression of beauty.

Question 2

Sublime

Answer 2

the highest level of aesthetic beauty.

Question 3

Subject

Answer 3

what the theatrical work is about.

Question 4

medium

Answer 4

the method, style, or technique used to create a theatrical work

Question 5

Values

Answer 5

Principles, standards or qualities considered worthwhile in a given society.

Question 6

Spatial Arts

Answer 6

art created by manipulating material in space. examples being sculpture, and architecture.

Question 7

Pictorial arts

Answer 7

art created by applying line and colour to 2d surfaces.

Question 8

Literary Arts

Answer 8

arts created with written language.

Question 9

Performing Arts

Answer 9

theatre is classified as performing arts. the medium of performing arts is an act performed by a person.

Question 10

Drama

Answer 10

a form of theatre that tells as story about people, their actions, and the conflicts that result.

Question 11

Conflict

Answer 11

this is the key to the movement of a story, and is what qualifies a theatrical work as a play.

Question 12

Apron

Answer 12

any part of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch and into the audience or seating area.

Question 13

Acting area

Answer 13

part of the stage used by the actors to perform the play.

Question 14

Backdrop

Answer 14

painted curtain that hangs in the back of the stage to present some scenery

Question 15

Backstage

Answer 15

area of the theatre where the actors wait until it’s time to perform their role in the play.

Question 16

Black tabs

Answer 16

name given to the thick material of the curtains which are used on stage.

Question 17

Cue

Answer 17

trigger for an action to take place at at a specific time.

Question 18

cue sheet

Answer 18

sheet which indicates information about cues for timing, sequence, intensity of lights and so on.

Question 19

Cyclorama

Answer 19

sweeping type of backdrop used to give depth to the stage.

Question 20

Flat

Answer 20

flat piece of theatrical scenery which is painted and put on stage to give more detail to the setting.

Question 21

Fourth wall

Answer 21

imaginary wall that stretches along the front of the stage which separates the actors from the audience.

Question 22

Gel

Answer 22

coloured filters placed in the front of the lights found in theatres.

Question 23

gobo

Answer 23

patterned sheet placed in front of a projector and other light sources to create patterns on stage.

Question 24

green room

Answer 24

the space in a theatre that acts as a waiting room and lounge for performers.

Question 25

house

Answer 25

the place where the audience sits.

Question 26

load in

Answer 26

the process of bringing in the set into the theatre and on stage.

Question 27

load out

Answer 27

the process of taking apart the set after a performance.

Question 28

offstage

Answer 28

a place of the stage that is not visible to the audience

Question 29

props

Answer 29

items used/held by actors on stage.

Question 30

proscenium arch

Answer 30

the frame or arch seperating the stage from the auditorium

Question 31

rake

Answer 31

a type of theatre which is sloped upwards so that the back of the stage is higher than the front.

Question 32

set

Answer 32

representation of scenery and other properties to identify the location of a play

Question 33

sight line

Answer 33

line of sight between audience and performers.

Question 34

strike

Answer 34

once the play is finished, people must tear the set down and clean the theatre - this process is called a strike.

Question 35

Tech (cue to cue)

Answer 35

a rehearsal that focuses on getting the physical aspects of the play (such as the lighting and sound) in line with the acting

Question 36

Trap

Answer 36

Trap door

Question 37

Visual Cue

Answer 37

cue that is shown to the performer

Question 38

wings

Answer 38

areas that are part of a stage, but are out of sight of the audience. actors wait to get on stage from this area.

Question 39

worklight

Answer 39

bright light used to illuminate the stage.

Question 40

arena stage

Answer 40

a stage where the audience members are on all four sides of the acting area.

Question 41

thrust stage

Answer 41

a stage where the audience is on three sides of the acting area

Question 42

transverse stage

Answer 42

a stage where the audience is on two sides of the acting area.