Theatre Fundamentals Worksheet
Name: _______________________ Date: ___________
PART I – MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The inner, invisible qualities of a character are known as:
A. External traits B. Internal characteristics C. Blocking D. Stage picture
2. Which term means unscripted, spontaneous acting?
A. Improvisation B. Dialogue C. Pantomime D. Monologue
3. The person who designs the set is the:
A. Props Master B. Lighting Designer C. Scenic Designer D. Stage Manager
4. Verbal elements of acting include:
A. Posture B. Facial expression C. Articulation D. Movement
5. Audience etiquette refers to:
A. How actors behave B. Appropriate audience behavior C. Lighting techniques D. Stage
Construction
6. A group working cooperatively toward shared goals is called:
A. Ensemble B. Crew C. Audience D. Cast list
7. The person in charge of backstage operations is the:
A. Director B. Dramaturge C. Stage Manager D. Sound Designer
8. A problem a character must overcome is known as:
A. Objective B. Conflict C. Genre D. Resolution
PART II – TRUE or FALSE
9. _____ Thespis is considered the first actor in Greek theatre.
10. _____ Pantomime uses movement without words to tell a story.
11. _____ A monologue is spoken by more than one character.
12. _____ Blocking is the coordination of actors’ movement onstage.
13. _____ Constructive criticism should be helpful and positive.
14. _____ Creative drama is scripted and memorized word for word.
15. _____ Breaking character means staying fully focused in the role.
16. _____ External characteristics are invisible inner qualities of a character.
PART III – FILL IN THE BLANK
17. An appealing arrangement of performers onstage is called a __________ __________.
18. Acting without words is known as __________.
19. A long speech spoken by one person is a __________.
20. To __________ on stage means to speak loudly and clearly so the audience can hear you.