Question 1

What is an actor's 'motivation'?

Accepted Answer

The reason why their character is taking a specific action or speaking specific words

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The order of events in the script

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The physical movements and positions of actors on stage

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The overall goal or objective of the play

Question 2

What is the definition of 'blocking' in the theater?

Accepted Answer

The movement and positioning of actors on stage

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The performance of physical comedy routines

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The use of physical objects on stage

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The use of spoken dialogue to convey a theme

Question 3

What is an actor's 'objective'?

Accepted Answer

Their character's goal or motivation

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The physical space they occupy on stage

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The order of events in the script

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The tone or mood of a scene

Question 4

What does it mean when a character's objective has 'high stakes'?

Accepted Answer

The achievement or failure of their goal will have significant consequences

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The goal is relatively unimportant

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The goal is purely for personal satisfaction

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The goal has already been accomplished

Question 5

What is a 'tactic' in acting?

Accepted Answer

A specific action or approach a character uses to achieve their objective

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The physical movement and positioning of actors on stage

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A specific costume or prop used by a character

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The overall tone or energy of a scene

Question 6

What is the 'stage left' area of the theater?

Accepted Answer

The area of the stage to the actor's left when facing the audience

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The area where the tech crew operates the lighting

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The area where the actors wait offstage for their cue

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The area where the audience sits

Question 7

What does the term 'upstage' mean in theater?

Accepted Answer

The area of the stage furthest from the audience

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The area of the stage where the scenery is stored

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The area of the stage closest to the audience

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The area of the stage reserved for the lead actors

Question 8

What is 'improvisation' in theater?

Accepted Answer

The act of creating dialogue and actions on the spot without a script

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The use of physical comedy and exaggerated movements

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The use of pre-written jokes and one-liners

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The use of elaborate dance numbers in a musical

Question 9

What is the definition of a script in theater?

Accepted Answer

A written document containing the dialogue and stage directions for a play

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A piece of music composed for a theatrical production

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A type of lighting equipment used in theaters

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A costume worn by a character in a play

Question 10

What is a stage direction?

Accepted Answer

Instructions in the script that describe the physical actions and movements of the characters

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The conclusion of the play, where the loose ends are tied up

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The climax of the play, where the conflict is resolved

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The opening lines of a play that introduce the setting and characters

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