Theatre Spaces/Production Roles Quiz
Name_______________________________
Section One: Theatre Spaces: Match the letter of the definition to the vocabulary term.
1. Apron ______
2. Wings_______
3. Scene Shop_______
4. Catwalk_______
5. Down Stage_______
6. Up Stage _______
7. Proscenium_______
8. Lobby________
9. House_________
10. Stage Left_______
11. Box Office______
12. Dressing Room_______
13. Stage Right_______
14. Green Room________
15. Center Stage________
A. An elevated platform from which many of the technical functions of a theatre, such as
lighting and sound, may be manipulated.
B. A room in a theatre used for public entry to the building from the outside.
C. The area of the stage furthest from the audience.
D. The area of the stage to the performer’s right, when facing downstage (i.e. the audience).
E. Room where cast members apply wigs, make-up and change into costumes.
F. The space where each element of the show is constructed and prepared for each production.
G. The part of the stage between the curtain and the orchestra.
H. Where tickets are sold to the public.
I. Any area in the theatre where the audience is seated. This includes aisles, the orchestra pit,
control both and balcony.
J. The area of the stage closest to the audience.
K. The “portal” that divides the audience from the stage.
L. The middle of the playing area.
M. The area of the stage to the performer’s left, when facing downstage (i.e. the audience).
N. Areas that are a part of the stage, but offstage. They are typically separated using drapes and
can hide technical equipment and the storage of sets backstage.
O. The lounge backstage. This is the room where actors and other performers wait in when they
are not needed onstage or in their dressing rooms.
Section 2: Production Roles: Match the letter of the definition to the vocabulary term.
1. Producer______
2. Sound Designer_____
3. Publicity_____
4. Scenic Paint Crew_______
5. Director_____
6. Construction Crew_____
7. Assistant Director_____
8. Set Designer_____
9. Stage Manager_____
10. Actor_____
11. Assistant Stage Manager_____
12. House Manager_____
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Lighting Designer_____
Backstage Run Crew_____
Costume Crew_____
Makeup Crew_____
Costume Designer_____
Makeup Coordinator_____
Prop Designer_____
Prop Run Crew_____
Lighting Crew_____
A. Works as a team to design, create and build each of the props for a play based on the script
and the director’s interpretation.
B. Responsible for the audience side of the curtain; responsible for the arrival, seating and
dispersal of the audience.
C. Responsible for the placement and removal of sets and props during scene changes.
D. Provides assistance to the stage manager.
E. Delivers the script & works with the director to determine relationships with other characters.
F. Responsible for the main vision of the production; leads rehearsals and determines blocking.
G. Funds the production and designates a director.
H. Responsible for the servicing, hanging, color-filtering and focusing of lighting instruments to
meet the design specifications developed by the technical director.
I. Works with each actor on the night of a production, applying makeup according to the needs
of the play as outlined by the makeup coordinator.
J. Works with the director to develop the necessary props for the director.
K. Provides support to the director; the specifics of the role are determined between the two.
L. Responsible for advertising and promotion of the production.
M. Works with the director to fabricate the sound track for the production, collecting or creating
the sounds necessary for the play.
N. Once the set is constructed, they apply paint, wall paper and texture to it.
O. Responsible for the running of the stage during the production and calling of cues during the
show.
P. Works with the director to develop clothing, based on character analysis, for the actors.
Q. Works with the director to establish the lighting “look” for each scene and transitional
lighting.
R. Works as a team to take the measurements of each actor and to organize and care for the
costumes.
S. Works with the director to develop appropriate makeup for the actors.
T. Works with the director to show the primary vision of the production through the design and
creation of sets.
U. Works as a team to build the set according to the design of the set designer.