Fine Arts Theater Test

Act

A part of a play defined by elements such as rising action, climax, and resolution.

intermission

What is the break between acts called?

Audition

What is it called when an actor tries out for a role in a play?

good luck

What does it mean to say “break a leg” in the acting world?

the venue is closed to the public.

What does it mean when the theatre is said to be dark?

the audioturium

What is the house?

oral language

What is the spoken text called?

A person who works puppets.

What is a puppeteer?

Plot

arrangement of events or incedents on the stage.

Dialougue

Conversation that’s spoken or written between two or more people.

Character

People portrayed by actors.

Audience

people who watch

Stagecraft

technical aspects

Genre

type of story being told.

Convention

a set of rules the audience and the actors are familiar with.

Theme

evokes a universal human experience and can be stated in one word or short phrase.