Theater and Acting Quiz

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Which term refers to a person who performs a role or represents a character in a play using vocal and physical techniques?

  • Character
  • Actor (correct)
  • Choreographer
  • Assistant Director

What are acting techniques?

  • Specific skills used by actors (correct)
  • Pedagogies used in theater education
  • Methods of investigation used by directors
  • Theories about character development

What is the role of an assistant director in a play?

  • Coordinating rehearsals and managing logistics (correct)
  • Developing the character's emotions and choices
  • Performing a prepared monologue
  • Creating dance routines for actors

What happens during an audition?

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What does a choreographer do in a play?

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Flashcards

Actor

A person who portrays a character in a play, using vocal and physical skills.

Acting techniques

Specific skills used by actors to create believable and engaging performances.

Assistant director

A person who helps the director coordinate rehearsals and manage the logistics of a play.

Audition

A process where actors present their skills to be considered for a role, often involving monologues and scene reading.

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Choreographer

A person who plans and teaches the dance routines in a play.

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Study Notes

Theatre Roles and Techniques

  • An actor is a person who performs a role or represents a character in a play using vocal and physical techniques.

Acting Techniques

  • Acting techniques include the methods and strategies used by actors to prepare and perform their roles, such as method acting, improvisation, and character analysis.

Assistant Director's Role

  • An assistant director supports the director in overseeing the production, including tasks such as coordinating rehearsals, taking notes, and providing feedback to actors.

Audition Process

  • During an audition, actors perform a prepared piece or scenes to demonstrate their suitability for a role, often in front of the director, producers, and other production team members.

Choreographer's Role

  • A choreographer is responsible for creating and teaching dance and movement sequences to actors, ensuring that the physicality and movement of the performance align with the director's vision.

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