Performing Arts

Question 1

1The part of the stage in front of the main curtain is the

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A. flies B. apron C. wings D. backdrop

Question 2

2The proscenium arch frames the stage like

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A. a picture frame B. a runway C. a circle D. a ring

Question 3

3The area of the stage nearest the audience is

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A. stage left B. backstage C. downstage D. upstage

Question 4

4A stage framed by an arch through which the audience watches is a

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A. thrust stage B. traverse stage C. proscenium stage D. theatre-in-the-round

Question 5

5A large painted cloth hung at the back of the stage is a

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A. prop B. backdrop C. gel D. cue

Question 6

6The apron is the part of the stage

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A. above the stage B. in front of the curtain C. behind the backdrop D. under the stage

Question 7

7A stage with the audience on all sides is

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A. a thrust stage B. end-on staging C. a proscenium stage D. theatre-in-the-round (arena)

Question 8

8The areas at the sides of the stage hidden from the audience are the

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A. pit B. apron C. flies D. wings

Question 9

9Downstage is the part of the stage

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A. above the stage B. farthest from the audience C. nearest the audience D. under the stage

Question 10

10The wings of a stage are

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A. the ceiling B. the areas at the sides hidden from the audience C. the front edge D. the seats