Elements of Theater

Question 1

They must be believable as the character they are portraying

Answer 1

Performers/Actors & Actresses

Question 2

The characters should
have a goal to reach, but to
reach that goal they must go
through a series of ______

Answer 2

Conflicts

Question 3

Written work that must be present for theater to occur

Answer 3

Script

Question 4

Oversees all aspects of the play and makes sure that these aspects compliment each other

Answer 4

Director

Question 5

the stage to perform and a space for audience to sit and stand

Answer 5

Theater space

Question 6

seen as is the typical “theater”; has a “picture frame” place around the front of the playing area

Answer 6

proscenium stage

Question 7

the audience sits around 3 sides of the stage

Answer 7

thrust stage

Question 8

“backstage” is behind the background wall

Answer 8

end stage

Question 9

large scale auditorium; a central stage with the audience on tiered seating on all sides

Answer 9

arena theaters

Question 10

stage and seating are not fixed; altered to suit the needs of the play; “black box theater”

Answer 10

flexible theaters

Question 11

audience on either side of the stage, but not on the ends

Answer 11

profile theaters

Question 12

has no roof and uses natural light

Answer 12

open-air theaters

Question 13

has a rectangular floor plan; used as venues for music concerts

Answer 13

sports arenas

Question 14

adds visual reference to the story

Answer 14

visual aspects

Question 15

shows condition, identity, status & personality to the character; portrayal of the character

Answer 15

clothing and wardrobe

Question 16

beautify and amplify expressions; intensifies their performance

Answer 16

make-up and cosmetics

Question 17

cue to start and end scene; displays what is on stage

Answer 17

lighting

Question 18

skin of theater arts

Answer 18

scenery/scenography

Question 19

part of the scenery; adds emphasis and distinction to the characters

Answer 19

properties and objects

Question 20

establishes the time, location, and cultural context of the theatre play,

Answer 20

sound

Question 21

part of the story; heard by the characters

Answer 21

diegetic

Question 22

outside the environment/world of the story; heard by the audience only

Answer 22

extra-diegetic

Question 23

remarks by someone not involved in the action of the play; provide information to the plot’s progression

Answer 23

voice-over/narration

Question 24

“extension of language”; skillfully choreographed art

Answer 24

choreography & dance

Question 25

concept of sound and dance

Answer 25

rhythm

Question 26

special numbers to enliven the play

Answer 26

incidental

Question 27

dance that forwards the story, reveals character or establishes mood/style

Answer 27

dramatic

Question 28

call & response

Answer 28

audience

Question 29

how theater appeals to the audience (4)

Answer 29

sensory stimulation, human values, artistic excellence, intellectual value

Question 30

greek: "to see"

Answer 30

theaomai

Question 31

"to view"

Answer 31

spectator

Question 32

"to hear"

Answer 32

audience

Question 33

foundation of all drama

Answer 33

theatricality

Question 34

structure/place where a performance may be presented in front of an audience

Answer 34

theater

Question 35

greek: "a place of seeing"

Answer 35

theatron

Question 36

greek: "theatrical spectacle"

Answer 36

theama

Question 37

center for arts, culture, politics and religion

Answer 37

athens

Question 38

god of wine and fertility

Answer 38

dionysus

Question 39

festival to celabrate Dionysus

Answer 39

dionysia

Question 40

vision and sound are the most powerful and strong sense of people,

Answer 40

sensory stimulation

Question 41

Story and character are inherent in the text of any play.

Answer 41

human values

Question 42

potentials, depth, preparation, and inner meanings are fulfilled in the production

Answer 42

artistic excellence

Question 43

communicate an idea to the audience; what the play aims to send

Answer 43

intellectual value

Question 44

to follow a script with emotion

Answer 44

act

Question 45

grand drape; conceals or reveals the next scenery/play

Answer 45

act curtain

Question 46

self-contained piece, reflective solo

Answer 46

aria

Question 47

entire place where audience watches a performance

Answer 47

auditorium

Question 48

signals of the production manager prior to performing

Answer 48

act warning

Question 49

behind the stage setting

Answer 49

backstage

Question 50

setting/scenic display

Answer 50

background

Question 51

time and place

Answer 51

background scene

Question 52

light with no lens

Answer 52

beam light

Question 53

divides the stage

Answer 53

center line

Question 54

used for flying

Answer 54

counter weight system

Question 55

tool to hang equipment

Answer 55

cradle

Question 56

list of cues/signals

Answer 56

cue sheet

Question 57

final costume check

Answer 57

dress parade

Question 58

gel to spread the light

Answer 58

diffuser

Question 59

practice where costumes are used

Answer 59

dress rehearsal

Question 60

final scene/ending of the play

Answer 60

exit

Question 61

managing of audio

Answer 61

equalisation

Question 62

testing the operation of lights

Answer 62

flash out

Question 63

used to cover the floor

Answer 63

floor cloth

Question 64

imaginary wall that divides the audience and actors

Answer 64

fourth wall

Question 65

effects

Answer 65

fx

Question 66

A textured medium to alter light.

Answer 66

gel

Question 67

area where cast waits for the next cue

Answer 67

green room

Question 68

used to illuminate the auditorium

Answer 68

house lights

Question 69

handheld props

Answer 69

hand prop

Question 70

break during acts

Answer 70

intermission/interval

Question 71

in-charge of everything happening in the house

Answer 71

house manager

Question 72

rope lines used to fasten lash or scenic units

Answer 72

lash line

Question 73

dialogue of actors to laugh and produce laughter to the audience

Answer 73

laugh line

Question 74

full height panels

Answer 74

legs

Question 75

general term for lighting instruments

Answer 75

luminaire

Question 76

preventing the audience from seeing areas of the stage

Answer 76

masking

Question 77

stage that is not visible to the audience

Answer 77

off stage

Question 78

introduction music prior to the performance

Answer 78

overture

Question 79

any item put in place before performance

Answer 79

preset

Question 80

arch around front stage

Answer 80

proscenium arch

Question 81

items used by performers or designed on the stage to set the scenery

Answer 81

property

Question 82

a piece performed by one actor/actress

Answer 82

solo

Question 83

a person whose job is to pass messages

Answer 83

runner

Question 84

setting up of equipment

Answer 84

rig

Question 85

an early rehearsal where script is used

Answer 85

readthrough

Question 86

practice

Answer 86

rehearsal

Question 87

in-charge of everything behind stage

Answer 87

stage manager

Question 88

produces hard edged beam to a particular person

Answer 88

spotlight

Question 89

produces rapid lighting

Answer 89

strobe

Question 90

any curtains other than main or floor

Answer 90

tabs

Question 91

stage extends to the audience's place

Answer 91

thrust stage

Question 92

horizontal part of steps

Answer 92

treads

Question 93

illuminating a subject from below

Answer 93

uplighting

Question 94

rehearsal where cast use or practice movements

Answer 94

walk through

Question 95

in-charge of costumes and wardrobe

Answer 95

wardrobe master

Question 96

side areas that are not visible to the audience

Answer 96

wings