BrainMass Quizzes Introduction to Theatre This quiz will examine the basic knowledge students have of theatre, including terms, history, and purpose. 1 The main element that makes theatre different from other art forms (such as painting and writing for example) is that it is: Collaborative Live Pre-Recorded A) and B) 2 Theatre does NOT need which of the following? A Time A Place A Function A Script 3 Which of the following are possible from which theatre might have evolved? Ritual, Stories & Myth. Narrative forms of dances and songs. Imitation of people and animals All of the above. 4 The fully realized performance of a play with actors, sets, costumes, lighting, and props is known as the: Production Play Script Promptbook 5 Which of the following is NOT a traditional theatrical space? A Proscenium A Black Box A Gymnasium An Arena 6 The person responsible for the safety and comfort of the audience members during their time in the theatre is the: Producer Director House manager Stage manager 7 If scenery is crafted realistically to look and function just as the scenic location would in the real world, the scenery could be described as: Presentational Representational Stylized A) and B) 8 The genre of a play relates to: The decade in which the play was written. The structure of the play. The emotional response a play creates in the audience. The language used in a play 9 The person in charge of the artistic aspects of production is the: Playwright Producer Director Stage manager 10 Which of the following would likely be included in an actor's preparation for a role? The actor reads about manners and social conditions at the time the play was written. An actor spends days at a time pretending to be the character. An actor records his or her blocking in a copy of the script. A) and B) Submit Quiz