Physical Theatre review
Quiz by Debra Anderson
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- Q1
How many types of stages did we study in class?
3
4
2
10s - Q2
Which type of stage became the inspiration for the Thrust?
Created
Arena
Proscenium
30s - Q3
Which best describes the advantages of the Created or Found Stage?
Provides opportunity for large spectacle in scenery and effects
The frame provides a strong, central focus for the audience.
Offers even more intimacy than other types
Draws attention to the purpose of theatre and to the script
30s - Q4
What does "the House" of a theatre refer to?
The area of audience seating
The area over
The area of the stage that are in view of the audience.
The area for the light and sound control
30s - Q5
What is the Arch or Frame surrounding the stage called?
Legs
Orchestra
Proscenium
House
30s - Q6
What is the area of audience seating called?
Orchestra
Backstage
Light Booth
House
30s - Q7
What do we call the drapes that are hung to hide the areas above the stage?
Backstage
Aprons
Legs
Borders
30s - Q8
What do we call the main curtain that is hung just beyond the proscenium that completes the frame and can change the width of the proscenium?
Teaser
Sound Booth
Wing
Traveler
30s - Q9
What is the large drapery, usually of neutral color, used for lighting effects, masking, and backdrops?
Onstage
Traveler
Cyclorama
Border
30s - Q10
What do we call the ground floor of the house?
Grid
Legs
Proscenium
Orchestra
30s - Q11
What are the left and right offstage areas that are created by legs called?
wings
teasers
soft goods
backstage
30s - Q12
What are the areas of the stage that are determined from the actor's point of view called?
Stage Directions
Off Stage
House
Front of House
30s - Q13
What is the term used when referring to all drapery such as Legs, Travelers, Borders, Cycs, Valances, & Teasers?
Sound Booths
Stage House
Apron
Soft goods
30s - Q14
Which area houses the lighting control board?
Legs
House
Front of House
Light Booth
30s - Q15
What are the Battens/poles that hold the lighting instruments and circuits called?
Off Stage
Electrics
Grande Drape
Wings
30s