Question

Theatre is a form of art that tells stories through live performance. T / F
2. Theatre always requires a movie camera and editing software. T / F
3. Actors use their voice, body, and emotions to communicate a story on stage. T / F
4. Theatre can include acting, movement, sound, costumes, and set design. T / F
5. The audience is an important part of a theatre performance. T / F
Section 2: “Say Yes” & Improv Basics
6. Saying “yes” in theatre means agreeing to ideas to keep the scene moving forward. T / F
7. Saying “no” to your scene partner’s idea usually helps a scene grow. T / F
8. The phrase “Yes, and…” helps build creativity and teamwork. T / F
9. In improv, there is only one correct answer to a scene. T / F
10. Supporting your partner’s ideas helps the entire scene succeed. T / F
Section 3: Working as an Ensemble
11. An ensemble works together to tell one story as a group. T / F
12. Ensemble work means one person should always stand out more than others. T / F
13. Listening is an important skill when working in an ensemble. T / F
14. Trust and cooperation help an ensemble perform better. T / F
15. Ensemble members should ignore each other and focus only on themselves. T / F
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Section 4: Stage Movement & Stage Directions
16. Stage directions help actors know where to move on stage. T / F
17. Stage Right is the actor’s right side when facing the audience. T / F
18. Downstage means moving farther away from the audience. T / F
19. Good stage movement helps the audience understand the story. T / F
20. Actors should stand completely still at all times during a performance. T / F
Section 5: Playwrights & Writing a Script
21. A playwright is the person who writes a play. T / F
22. Playwrights create characters, dialogue, and stage directions. T / F
23. A script is written after the show is performed. T / F
24. Scripts help actors know what to say and do. T / F
25. Dialogue is the conversation between characters in a script. T / F
Section 6: Script Formatting
26. Character names are usually written before their lines of dialogue. T / F
27. Stage directions are usually written to explain action or movement. T / F
28. Scripts should be written in random formats with no structure. T / F
29. Proper formatting helps actors and directors read scripts more easily. T / F
30. A well-formatted script helps a rehearsal run smoothly. T / F
Bonus Reflection (Optional):
Why is teamwork important in theatre?
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Answer 1

1. T
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. T

6. T
7. F
8. T
9. F
10. T

11. T
12. F
13. T
14. T
15. F

16. T
17. T
18. F
19. T
20. F

21. T
22. T
23. F
24. T
25. T

26. T
27. T
28. F
29. T
30. T

Bonus Reflection (optional):
Teamwork is important in theatre because it combines many people’s skills—acting, design, direction—into a single story. Trust, communication, and cooperation help scenes succeed, allow performers to support each other, and make rehearsals and performances run smoothly.