Miss Waters Drama Quiz

2.

What does LSBF stand for?

Lexus Suburu Bentley Ferrari
Lipson School Builds Friendships
Lexo Scientific Biological Forensics
Level Space Body Face

Correct Answer

A. Level Space Body Face

Explanation

LSBF stands for Level Space Body Face.

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3.

Which playwright was born April 23rd and also died on that same date, 51 years later?

Edgar Allen Poe
William Shakespeare
Arthur Miller
George Bernard Shaw
Samuel Beckett

Correct Answer

A. William Shakespeare

Explanation

William Shakespeare is the correct answer because he was born on April 23rd, 1564, and died on April 23rd, 1616. This makes him the playwright who was born and died on the same date, 51 years later.

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4.

Tick the correct spelling

Spontaneous improvisasion
Spontaneus improvisation
Spantanous impravisation
Spontaneous improvisation
Spontaneous impravisation

Correct Answer

A. Spontaneous improvisation

Explanation

The correct spelling is "spontaneous improvisation". This is the correct answer because it is the only option that is spelled correctly. The other options have various misspellings such as "spontaneus", "impravisation", and "spantanous".

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5.

In drama, when we use our bodies to pretend we are objects it is called:

Mime
Physical theatre
Body language
Silent acting

Correct Answer

A. Physical theatre

Explanation

Physical theatre refers to a form of performance where the actors use their bodies to convey meaning and tell a story, often without the use of words. It involves the use of movement, gestures, facial expressions, and physicality to communicate emotions, actions, and ideas. This goes beyond simply miming or pretending to be objects, as physical theatre encompasses a wider range of techniques and styles that emphasize the expressive potential of the body in performance.

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6.

What do actors sometimes put on their shoes to stop them being slippy on stage?

Deoderant
Blue Tac
Hairspray
Vaseline
Pritt Stick

Correct Answer

A. Hairspray

Explanation

Hairspray is sometimes used by actors to make their shoes less slippery on stage. Hairspray contains chemicals that provide grip and prevent the shoes from sliding. This can be especially helpful during dance routines or fast-paced scenes where actors need to move quickly and confidently without the risk of slipping.

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7.

When you are standing on stage looking out at the audience, stage right is your

Right
Left

Correct Answer

A. Right

Explanation

When you are standing on stage looking out at the audience, stage right is on your right side. This is because stage directions are given from the perspective of the performer facing the audience. So, when you are facing the audience, the right side of the stage is on your right.

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8.

When you are standing still in a scene and you look like you are in a photograph it is called

A still image
A tableau
A freeze frame
All of the above

Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

The correct answer is "all of the above" because all three options - still image, tableau, and freeze frame - refer to the same concept of being stationary in a scene and resembling a photograph. Each term may be used in different contexts or artistic disciplines, but they all describe the same visual effect.

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9.

In which Shakespeare play does this line appear?"All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players"

As You Like It
Hamlet
King Lear
Much Ado About Nothing
Julius Ceasar

Correct Answer

A. As You Like It

Explanation

The correct answer is As You Like It. This line is one of the most famous quotes from Shakespeare and is spoken by the character Jaques in Act II, Scene VII of the play. It reflects the idea that life is like a play, with each person playing different roles throughout their lives.

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10.

Which theatre practitioner pioneered 'invisible theatre'

Augusto Boal
Konstantin Stanislavski
Bertolt Brecht
Antonin Artaud

Correct Answer

A. Augusto Boal

Explanation

Augusto Boal pioneered 'invisible theatre'. He was a Brazilian theatre practitioner and political activist who developed the concept of invisible theatre. This form of theatre involves performing in public spaces without the audience being aware that it is a theatrical performance. Boal used this technique as a means of raising social and political awareness, engaging the audience in a participatory manner, and encouraging them to question and challenge societal norms and power structures. His work with invisible theatre has had a significant impact on the field of theatre and its potential for social change.

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When you are on stage, to make sure your audience can understand you must project your

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What does LSBF stand for?

Which playwright was born April 23rd and also died on that same date, 51 years later?

Tick the correct spelling

In drama, when we use our bodies to pretend we are objects it is called:

What do actors sometimes put on their shoes to stop them being slippy on stage?

When you are standing on stage looking out at the audience, stage right is your

When you are standing still in a scene and you look like you are in a photograph it is called

In which Shakespeare play does this line appear?"All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players"

Which theatre practitioner pioneered 'invisible theatre'