Introduction to Theater Chapter 8, 9, and West Side Story Test (2)

Question 0

A tryout for a position in a play

Answer 0

Audition

Question 1

Another form of musical theater, usually consists of a loosely connected series of sometimes lavish production numbers with virtually no plot

Answer 1

Musical Revue

Question 2

Light parodies, are farcical and poke fun at a style of musical film

Answer 2

Spoof

Question 3

What information should be included in a budget?

Answer 3

• it must be set before proceeding further
• The director must estimate the probable size of the audience and take into account sets and props that can be obtained without expense.

Question 4

Identify and describe explain some key performance principles for musicals.

Answer 4

stress the first beat if each measure, make the words intelligible, sing “through the eyes”, play out to the audience, keep the scene focused, be alive in character, play in a state of action, and enjoy yourself - and look it!

Question 5

A proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man. Bernardo seeks to carve out territory as a sense of identity for he and his friends. Maria’s brother and Anita’s boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks.

Answer 5

Bernardo

Question 6

Why should curtain calls be rehearsed?

Answer 6

Curtain calls should be rehearsed because it is the appearance of a play’s cast in response to the audiences applause. It is the last impression that an audience has of a play of its curtain call.

Question 7

includes lighter music and the singer/actor speaks lines rather than sings them. Are usually built on light plots that serve only to connect one song to another

Answer 7

Operetta

Question 8

The person who handles the advertising and promotion of a play in the press, on the radio, and in other media

Answer 8

Publicity Manager

Question 9

The music played to cover the sound of scenery changes - if it becomes apparent that a shift cannot be completely quickly

Answer 9

Change Music

Question 10

Throws light on the performer from above and slightly upstage

Answer 10

Backlighting

Question 11

A form of musical theater characterized by an increased emphasis on real people in real situations

Answer 11

Musical Play

Question 12

A spritely, quick-tempered leader of the Jets. He seeks to eliminate the Sharks and establish his own gang’s dominance. Tony’s best friend, he is eventually murdered by Bernardo.

Answer 12

Riff

Question 13

The person who is in charge of acquiring the props, storing them, arranging them on the set, preparing the prop table, and giving the actors the props they needed

Answer 13

Properties Chief

Question 14

The person who is completely in charge backstage during rehearsals and performances

Answer 14

Stage Manager

Question 15

What questions should be addresses when selecting a musical for production?

Answer 15

Are the production costs within our budget limits? Do we have the staff to direct this show? Do we have the acting, scenery, musical, and lighting capabilities this shows requires? Do we have the time required to prepare this show? Will this musical play please the performers and the audience? Is this musical play suitable for high school production?

Question 16

The local beat cop. He has no patience for the gangs conflict and tries to keep tensions from erupting between them. A little dorky, he is regularly mocked by the local gangs.

Answer 16

Officer Krupke

Question 17

Feisty and assertive Puerto Rican. She dispenses “older sister” advice to Maria and tries to shield her from the dangers of the gangs. Bernardo’s girlfriend and Maria’s friend.

Answer 17

Anita

Question 18

The person responsible for distribution of programs, seating of the audience, and training of the ushers

Answer 18

House Manager

Question 19

Shows all the fly lines and what is on each

Answer 19

Hanging Plot

Question 20

shows the wing areas and how the scenic units are to be stored during the show

Answer 20

Storage Plot

Question 21

The person responsible for the financial arrangements of a production

Answer 21

Business Manager

Question 22

A local police detective frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, racist, and unapologetic.

Answer 22

Detective Schrank

Question 23

An uninterrupted rehearsal with the costumes and props; the final rehearsal before the first performance

Answer 23

Dress Rehearsal

Question 24

Also may also be played on the apron of the stage in front of the act curtain

Answer 24

Crossover

Question 25

Why is the promptbook “the backbone of a production”?

Answer 25

The promptbook is called the backbone of a production because it is necessary in order to make a play. This book contains the director’s plan and eventually the telephone numbers and addresses of everyone involved in the production.

Question 26

The final rehearsal at which all parts of the play are brought together so that flaws can be worked out

Answer 26

Polishing Rehearsal

Question 27

Serves as a liaison between the director and the cast and crew; sometimes they take charge of rehearsals at the request of the director

Answer 27

Assistant Director

Question 28

one of the oldest forms of musical theater. The voice and the orchestra are the only media performance, _________ is “total music”

Answer 28

Opera

Question 29

A romantic young man and former leader of the Jets, he has found a new lifestyle now that doesn’t involve gangs. Tony finds himself violently torn between his friendships and love. Falls in love with Maria and meets an unfortunate death. Genuinely sweet and sincere.

Answer 29

Tony

Question 30

A script marked with directions and cues for use by the prompter

Answer 30

Promptbook

Question 31

A person who can envision the end product and be actively involved with the production as it takes place

Answer 31

Producer

Question 32

A rehearsal at which the play is read by the director or by members of the cast

Answer 32

Reading Rehearsal

Question 33

A hopeless romantic and innocent Puerto Rican young girl. She falls in love with Tony and finds herself at the center of the violent conflict between the two gangs. Bernardo’s younger sister.

Answer 33

Maria

Question 34

Writes notes from the director in the promptbook during rehearsals, including information on interpretation, movement, and positions. He can also clarify any questions concerning stage groupings, crosses, and changes

Answer 34

Prompter

Question 35

Oversee the design of costumes and lighting instead of the scenic designer. Executes the designs of the scenic designer

Answer 35

Technical Director

Question 36

Is responsible for creating a team that will work cooperatively toward a common goal

Answer 36

Director

Question 37

A Small group of musicians/instrumentalists

Answer 37

Combo

Question 38

Difficult to produce successfully, especially in musical form. Critics criticized certain aspects of human behavior or society

Answer 38

Satire

Question 39

Settings, costumes, makeup, and lightning are the responsibilities of this person

Answer 39

Scenic Designer

Question 40

What unique staging problems do musicals present?

Answer 40

some scenes must be played in front of a curtain or a drop, scenery painted on a piece of fabric that can be dropped like a curtain, on an eight- to ten-foot segment on stage while scenery is being changed. Another difficult in directing a musical play is teaching the performers to project over the underscore. Actors sometimes feel overwhelmed by the orchestra.

Question 41

Rehearsal at which lighting, scenery, and props are used so that changes go smoothly

Answer 41

Technical Rehearsal

Question 42

A rehearsal at which interpretation of the play is devolved and words and actions are put together

Answer 42

Working Rehearsal

Question 43

A stagehand who moves scenery

Answer 43

Grip

Question 44

An angry and, at times, naive Puerto Rican Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo’s.

Answer 44

Chino

Question 45

Are separates or interchangeables

Answer 45

Coordinates

Question 46

The adult owner of the store where the Jets hang out. He tries to guide the Jets youthful angst and provides a safe haven for Tony. Old fashioned and wise in his ways.

Answer 46

Doc

Question 47

are built around a single theatrical idea

Answer 47

Concept Musical

Question 48

Combines music and humor. It differs from comic opera in that the characters are more believable and the dialogue is clever

Answer 48

Musical Comedy

Question 49

What is the purpose of a master production schedule?

Answer 49

The director must estimate the probable size of the audience and take into account sets and props that can be obtained without expense. Because scheduling is crucial for a smooth production, the director should set up a master production schedule

Question 50

An offshoot of the straight operetta is the humorous and satirical is called __________

Answer 50

Comic Opera

Question 51

A rehearsal at which the movement and groupings on the stage are practiced

Answer 51

Blocking Rehearsal

Question 52

are garments such as vests, scarves, belts, and skirts that are made double-faced so that reversing one or more of these articles of clothing creates the illusion of a different costume

Answer 52

Reversibles

Question 53

What information should be included in a résumé?

Answer 53

• an eight-by-ten-inch black and white headshot photograph of you as you appear offstage
• all the important information a casting director wants to know: name, address, phone number, type of voice (if you sing), vital statistics, experience, education, and professional training, and special skills.

Question 54

Why is staffing more difficult for a musical play than for a straight play?

Answer 54

Because a musical play usually needs a vocal director, an instrumental director, and a choreographer in addition to a play director, a costumer, a business manager, a technical director, and a publicity director. The play director, however, is in charge of the entire production.