Beginning of Year Test- Acting 1
There are 20 Questions.
1. What is the name of the process an actor goes through to get the part in a play or
musical?
a. Rehearsal
b. Interview
c. Audition
d. Try-Out
2. What is the name of a printed copy of a play where you can highlight lines and write
down blocking and stage directions?
a. Script
b. Improvisation
c. Dialogue book
d. Prompt Book
3. A type of performance where the actors sing and dance is called a
_________________.
a. Music Video
b. Musical
c. Production
d. Show
4. A type of performance where actors only speak lines and move around the stage is
called ____________________.
a. Musical
b. Play
c. Production
d. Performance
5. What is the name of the person who writes plays and musicals?
a. Author
b. Script Writer
c. Playwright
d. Composer
6. Items on a stage that actors used during a performance, such as a book or magnifying
glass is an example of what?
a. Scenery
b. Personal belongings
c. Props
d. Costumes
7. A performance that does not include any speaking on stage, but uses facial expressions
and body movement is an example of what type of theater?
a. Mime
b. Pantomime
c. Silent movie
d. Musical
8. When two or more characters are talking back and forth on stage- this is an example of
what?
a. Dialogue
b. Conversation
c. A Duet
d. Monologue
9. The style, dialect, rhythm of words used by characters is an example of what?
a. Talking
b. Pronunciation
c. Diction
d. Speaking
10. The style of a play that is intended to make the audience is called a ____________.
a. Drama
b. Shakespeare
c. Comedy
d. Tragedy
11. Working together in a group to build a community of actors is an example of what?
a. Solo Work
b. Duet Scenes
c. Ensemble building
d. Corporate meetings
12. Dance, Music and Visual arts are used to enhance theatrical presentations.
a. True
b. False
13. As a member of the audience, it is important to support the actors on stage by being
quiet, and applauding after each performance.
a. True
b. False
14. Constructive Criticism is used to correct a peers performance.
a. True
b. False
15. A solo performance using dialogue and character is called a monologue.
a. True
b. False
16. A style of theater where the audience sits on both sides of the stage is called traverse
style theater.
a. True
b. False
17. What is the name of this type of stage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Proscenium
Thrust
Traverse
BlackBox
18. What is the name of this type of stage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Proscenium
Thrust
Traverse
Blackbox
19. What is the name of this photo?
.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Stage Directions
Stage Plots
Stage Movement Chart
Stage Key
20. Working out the actors moves in relation to other actors and the scenery is an example
of what?
A. Movement
B. Stage Direction
C. Blocking
D. Character building