Technical Theatre Final Exam
Directions: Read the whole test and every question before answering any questions.
1. The first step in the acting process is to _a. Read the script
b. Research the time period
c. Talk with Director and other Designers
d. Implementation of ideas
2. The Elements of Design are
a. Not important
b. Line, shape, mass, measure, position, color, texture
c. Line, outlines, weight, proportion, balance, harmony
d. Theme, character, plot, language, spectacle, mixture
3. A symbol, song, location and/or picture used to focus the production are examples of
a. Enjoyable pastimes
b. props
c. busy work
d. A metaphor
4. ____ is a scale drawing showing the front view of the set.
a. Thumbnail
b. Ground Plan
c. Front Elevation
d. Rendering
5. _____ is a quick rough drawing.
a. Thumbnail
b. Ground Plan
c. Front Elevation
d. Rendering
6. _____ is a finished scale representation of the set including color.
a. Thumbnail
b. Ground Plan
c. Front Elevation
d. Rendering / 7. The color which is associated with loyalty, sky, cold, water, and technology is ____
a. Blue
b. Yellow
c. Green
d. Purple
8. The color which is associated with good luck, environment, jealousy, and envy is
a. Blue
b. Yellow
c. Green
d. Purple
9. The color which is associated with gold, dishonesty, cowardice and joy is
a. Blue
b. Yellow
c. Green
d. Purple
10. The color of passion, anger and love is
a. Red
b. Yellow
c. Blue
d. White
11. Achieving texture through paint:
a. Spattering
b. Sponging
c. Rag roll
d. Wet blending
e. All of the above
12. A(n) ____ set is an environment in life completely depicted on stage involving details that replicates real life situations.
a. Illusionistic
b. Metaphorical
13. A(n) ____ set suggests a theatrical environment that may suggest a specific location or not requiring the audience to use their imagination in order to create the location or locale
a. Illusionistic
b. Metaphorical
1. Letter A refers to:
a. Traveler
b. Boom
c. Act Curtain
d. Grid Iron
2. Letter B refers to:
a. Counterweight system
b. Cyclorama or Cyc
c. Valance
d. Fire Curtain
3. Letter C refers to:
a. Drop
b. Pin Rail
c. Teaser
d. Apron
4. Letter D refers to:
a. Fly gallery
b. Ground Row
c. Cyc Light
d. Acting Area
5. Letter E refers to:
a. Traveler
b. Cyclorama or Cyc
c. Act Curtain
d. Grid Iron
6. Letter F refers to:
a. Apron
b. Proscenium Arch
c. Cyc Light
d. Pin Rail
7. Letter G refers to:
a. Teaser
b. Grand Drape
c. Drop
d. Ground row
8. Letter H refers to:
a. Plaster line
b. Traveler
c. Grand Drape
d. Drop
9. Letter I refers to:
a. Ground row
b. Drop
c. Teaser
d. Wing
10. Letter J refers to:
a. Teaser
b. Drop
c. Act Curtain
d. Tormentor (leg)
11. Letter K refers to:
a. Wing
b. Boom
c. Teaser
d. Electric
12. Letter L refers to:
a. Traveler
b. Act Curtain
c. Teaser / 13. Letter M refers to:
a. Ground Row
b. Drop
c. Plaster Line
d. Hard Leg
14. Letter N refers to:
a. Plasterline
b. Acting Area
c. Boom (tree)
15. Letter O refers to:
a. Electric
b. Act Curtain
c. Ground Row
d. Cyclorama or Cyc
16. Letter P refers to:
a. Valance
b. Wing
c. Tormentor (Leg)
d. Fly gallery
17. Only Answer questions in red.
a. True
b. Yes
c. Didn’t you read the directions
18. Letter R refers to:
a. Fire Curtain
b. Wing
c. Acting Area
d. Electric
19. Letter S refers to:
a. Drop
b. Traveler
c. Proscenium Arch
d. Apron
20. Letter T refers to:
a. Proscenium Arch
b. Plaster line
c. Traveler
d. Ground row
21. Letter U refers to:
a. Electric
b. Fire Curtain
c. Apron
d. Teaser
22. Letter V refers to:
a. Wing
b. Cyclorama or Cyc
c. Traveler
d. Fire Curtain
23. Letter W refers to:
a. Boom
b. Apron
c. Acting Area
d. Ground row
Graph and label the stage.
14. Letter A is:a. Downstage Center
b. Upstage Right
c. Backstage Right
d. Upstage Left
15. Letter B is:
a. Downstage Right
b. Upstage Right
c. Center stage
d. Upstage Left
16. Letter C is:
a. Downstage Right
b. Front stage Right
c. Backstage Right
d. Upstage Left / 17. Letter D is:
a. Downstage Center
b. Front stage Right
c. Backstage Right
d. Upstage Left
18. Letter E is:
a. Downstage Center
b. Center stage Right
c. Backstage Right
d. Center stage Left
19. Letter F is:
a. Downstage Center
b. Upstage Center
c. Center stage
d. Upstage Left
Hierarchy
a. Director
b. Producer
c. Property Master/Mistress
d. Technical Director
21. This person is responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of a show. ______
a. Director
b. Producer
c. Property Master/Mistress
d. Technical Director
22. The ______assists an actor in quick costume changes occurring backstage during a show.
a. Wardrobe Mistress
b. Dresser
c. Cutter
d. Stitcher
23. The ______assembles the pieces to make a costume for a show.
a. Costume Mistress
b. Dresser
c. Cutter
d. Stitcher
24. Places set pieces on stage for the appropriate scenes as well as maintain properties and set pieces during the run.
a. Running Crew
b. Stagehand
c. Dresser
d. Make-up Crew
25. During the Run, the ______is in control of everything that happens Backstage. S/he manages the Actors and Technicians during the run of the production. S/he maintains the Director’s vision of the production after opening night. S/he is the only member of the technical staff who will be a member of Actor’s Equity.
a. Stage Manager
b. Assistant Director
c. House Manager
d. Technical Director / 26. The person with the ultimate power in a production because they are the financial backer of a show is called the ______.
a. Director
b. Producer
c. Technical Director
d. Property Master/Mistress
27. The ______is the creator of the artistic vision of the show and makes decisions on every aspect of a show.
a. Director
b. Producer
c. Technical Director
d. Property Master/Mistress
28. This person is the head of the lighting department responsible for the installation, maintenance and operation of the lighting plot.
a. Master Electrician
b. Audio One
c. Technical Director
d. Property Master
29. Technicians on site during the run of the show, to include audio crew, lightboard operator, dressers and stagehands.
a. Stagehand
b. Props Crew
c. Running Crew
d. Director
30. S/he assists the Director administratively during the audition and rehearsal process. S/he writes blocking notes into the Prompt copy, takes rehearsal notes, coordinates the rehearsal schedule and various other administrative duties.
a. Stage Manager
b. Assistant Director
c. House Manager
d. Technical Director
31. I hope you read ALL of the questions! The last thing you must do is come to school in as much 2015 and school colors as possible. Then when you turn in your test you must say “I Love You Mrs. Lopez” and do the chicken dance on a classroom chair. whenever the music plays during class.