Question 1

The person in charge of the ushers is called…

Accepted Answer

The house manager

Question 2

In theatre lingo a "house" is…

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A "house" in theatre lingo refers to the area where the audience sits.

Question 3

The person who supervises all the construction crews is called…

Accepted Answer

The Technical Director is responsible for overseeing all construction crews and ensuring that the technical aspects of a production are executed properly.

Question 4

Where does the stage manager keep all the blocking and cue notes?

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The Prompt Book is where the stage manager keeps all of the blocking and cue notes for a production. It includes the script, blocking diagrams, cue sheets, and any other important information related to the production. While the stage manager may have some information memorized or in other notebooks, the Prompt Book is the central location for all of this information.

Question 5

Months before a play begins rehearsal the designers and directors often meet to discuss the production's look and style as well as the interpretation of the playwright's script. What is this meeting called?

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Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the people who might rehearse the actors?

Accepted Answer

The term "Blocking Director" is not commonly used in the theatre industry. The person responsible for blocking (or the movement and positioning of actors on stage) is usually the director or a movement director. Therefore, E is the best choice as it is not a typical job title for someone involved in actor rehearsals.

Question 7

The people who work backstage during a production are called…

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The term "running crew" is commonly used to refer to the individuals working backstage during a production, responsible for set changes, prop management, and various technical aspects of the performance. While other terms such as "grips" and "moles" may refer to specific roles within the production process, "running crew" encompasses the group as a whole. "Men in black" may be used jokingly to refer to the running crew, but it is not a formal or widely recognized term. "The unseen" is a poetic or dramatic expression that may be used to describe the work of the running crew, but it is not an official term.

Question 8

This member of the production crew conducts technical rehearsals, fills out rehearsal reports, authorizes the opening of the house to let the audience in, authorizes when an understudy goes on, times the length of the show, and calls for brush-up rehearsals. Name this position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This member of the production crew conducts...

Question 9

This person is the liaison between playwrights, agents and the theatre. They also write grant applications to help support play development and stage readings of new plays.

Accepted Answer

The role described is that of a Literary Manager, whose responsibilities include serving as the point of contact between playwrights, agents, and the theater; writing grant applications to support play development; and organizing stage readings of new plays. The Artistic Director is responsible for selecting and overseeing the production of plays, while the Producer manages the financial and practical aspects of a production. The Script Supervisor is responsible for ensuring continuity and accuracy in the script during rehearsals and performances, and the Associate Producer assists the Producer in managing the production.

Question 10

This member of the construction crew stands above all the crew chiefs and answers only to the director, the designers, and the budget office. He or she also coordinates, schedules, and engineers the technical elements of the production. Name this position.

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Question 11

What is the purpose of the ghost light?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the ghost light is for safety reasons. It is a single light left on a stand in the center of the stage when the theater is not in use to prevent accidents or injuries to anyone who may enter the stage area.

Question 12

Before they make their entrances, actors often wait…

Accepted Answer

The Green Room is a common name for a waiting room for actors before they make their entrances on stage.

Question 13

The person is in charge of the overall creative vision or goal of the ensemble and is called the…

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The Artistic Director has the responsibility of setting the overall creative vision and mission of the ensemble. They make decisions about the productions, programming, and artistic direction of the theater company or ensemble. The Dramaturg helps with research and analysis of scripts, the Director is responsible for bringing the creative vision to life in the production, the Literary Producer focuses on script development and selection, and the Associate Producer supports the production and operations aspects of the theater.

Question 14

In the theatre "Prop" is short for…

Accepted Answer

"Prop" is short for "property," which refers to any object used onstage as part of the scenery, set decoration, or costumes.

Question 15

What is the primary motivation that encourages a person to be his/her most creative?

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