Technical Theatre Quiz! Ultimate Trivia

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1.

What is this tool?
- A.
  
  Circular saw
- B.
  
  Radial arm saw
- C.
  
  Compound miter saw
- D.
  
  Angle cutting saw
2.

What is this device which was used in Greek theatres?
- A.
  
  Ekkyklema
- B.
  
  Deus ex machina
- C.
  
  Parados
- D.
  
  Skene
3.

Which element of design creates the silhouette for a design or components of a design?
- A.
  
  Shape
- B.
  
  Line
- C.
  
  Texture
- D.
  
  Mass
4.

___________________ is responsible for securing sponsors and investors, keep budgets, and hiring artists.
5.

The _____________ is in charge of creating an artistic concept for a play.
6.

Who is responsible for keeping track of actors, crew members and organizing rehearsals?
- A.
  
  Stage manager
- B.
  
  Technical director
- C.
  
  Director
- D.
  
  Producer
7.

Who is responsible for the execution of designs and making sure practical issues get solved with the set?
- A.
  
  Stage manager
- B.
  
  Director
- C.
  
  Producer
- D.
  
  Technical director
8.

Which type of stage is this?
- A.
  
  Found
- B.
  
  Proscenium
- C.
  
  Arena
- D.
  
  Thrust
9.

Name this tool.
- A.
  
  Crescent wrench
- B.
  
  Box wrench
- C.
  
  Clamping wrench
- D.
  
  Chuck wrench
10.

Name the tool.
- A.
  
  Jigsaw
- B.
  
  Handheld miter saw
- C.
  
  Router saw
- D.
  
  Circular saw
11.

What is the area offstage where actors wait to go on stage called?
- A.
  
  Legs
- B.
  
  Wings
- C.
  
  Border
- D.
  
  Outstage
12.

Who created perspective drawing and used central point perspective?
- A.
  
  Sebastiano Serlio
- B.
  
  Leonardo da Vinci
- C.
  
  Mr. King
- D.
  
  Giacomo Torelli
13.

Which type of stage is this?
- A.
  
  Arena
- B.
  
  Thrust
- C.
  
  Found
- D.
  
  Proscenium
14.

This Greek deity is the patron god of theatre, wine, and fertility.
- A.
  
  Aphrodite
- B.
  
  Hermes
- C.
  
  Dionysus
- D.
  
  Apollo
15.

What is the spot where the canal walls seem to converge known as?
- A.
  
  Central point
- B.
  
  Horizon point
- C.
  
  Convergence
- D.
  
  Vanishing point
16.

Which designer is responsible for helping shape the rhythm of action and mood of a play?
- A.
  
  Lighting
- B.
  
  Costumes
- C.
  
  Scenery
- D.
  
  Sound
17.

Using the song I'll Follow You Into the Dark in the tomb scene of Romeo and Juliet would be what type of sound?
- A.
  
  Reproduction
- B.
  
  Reinforcement
- C.
  
  Option 3
- D.
  
  Option 4
18.

This Medieval device was used by traveling troupes to present mystery plays.
- A.
  
  Slipstage
- B.
  
  Ekkyklema
- C.
  
  Pageant wagon
- D.
  
  Booth stage
19.

Name the tool.
- A.
  
  Impact driver
- B.
  
  Screw gun
- C.
  
  Spiral shank
- D.
  
  Jig
20.

Which of the following is used to face or skin a flat?
- A.
  
  2x4
- B.
  
  1x4
- C.
  
  Lauan
- D.
  
  Masonite
21.

When painting on the stage it is okay to have your headphones in.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

Climbing on the lift while it is in the air is not allowed.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

Which of the following is not required when cutting a piece of wood?
- A.
  
  Take off loose jewel
- B.
  
  Wear safety glasses
- C.
  
  Wear gloves
- D.
  
  Measure twice
24.

What is the backdrop used in a cycle play called?
- A.
  
  Cyc
- B.
  
  Mansion
- C.
  
  Skene
- D.
  
  Tiring house
25.

Name the tool.
- A.
  
  Panel saw
- B.
  
  Compound miter saw
- C.
  
  Standing saw
- D.
  
  Table saw