Exploring Theatre

Chapter 10: The Production Process

Multiple Choice Quiz

Select the letter that correctly completes the sentence or answers the question.


1.	One of the first orders of business for a director is to _______________.
		A)	secure permission to produce the play
		B)	do a run-through
		C)	conduct callbacks
		D)	conduct a line check


2.	A promptbook does NOT contain _______________.
		A)	technical cues
		B)	phone numbers of cast and crew
		C)	a marked script
		D)	a royalty notice


3.	During auditions, the director most likely would NOT ask actors to _______________.
		A)	express their opinions about the play
		B)	improvise scenes from the play
		C)	prepare a speech from the play
		D)	do a cold read


4.	Analyzing the script and discussing and understanding characterization occur during the _______________.
		A)	reading rehearsals
		B)	blocking rehearsals
		C)	developing rehearsals
		D)	polishing rehearsals


5.	The purpose of a line check is to be sure that all actors have _______________.
		A)	rehearsed their stage directions
		B)	memorized their lines
		C)	filled out their audition applications
		D)	rehearsed their curtain call


6.	Actors start working with props during _______________.
		A)	blocking rehearsals
		B)	developing rehearsals
		C)	technical rehearsals
		D)	polishing rehearsals


7.	_______________ are rehearsals without any stops.
		A)	Line checks
		B)	Reading rehearsals
		C)	Run-throughs
		D)	Blocking rehearsals


8.	_______________ rehearsals focus on problem areas and strengthening the weaker scenes.
		A)	Developing
		B)	Technical
		C)	Polishing
		D)	Dress


9.	Curtain calls are usually rehearsed during the _______________.
		A)	costume parade
		B)	dress rehearsal
		C)	run-through
		D)	line check


10.	To strike the set means to _______________.
		A)	assemble the scenery
		B)	touch the set for good luck
		C)	take apart the stage setting
		D)	rehearse with the set in place