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Freshman Acting

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. In improvisation you must create _____ and _____ immediately and without preparation.






2. __________ are the parts of the body that create vowel sounds.






3. Using a variety in your voice to express your changing thoughts and emotions is called...






4. To stand upstage of another actor on a proscenium stage - forming the downstage actor to turn away from the audience to communicate with the upstage actor; stealing focus of a scene is called _________.






5. A quality cause by vibration that enriches the vocal tone.






6. What are the three jobs your voice must do during a performance?


7. ______ is a position onstage in which one actor mirrors another actor's position.






8. Improvisation requires _____ -____ and the ability to use past experiences.






9. Consonants are formed by ______ which are the ____ - ____ - _____ - ____ and the _________.






10. When was storytelling originated?






11. What is good posture?






12. For successful stage pantomime you must use your _____ and _______ to communicate your reactions - both _____ and _______ to characters - events - objects - and environments.






13. ______ is auditioning with a script that you have not had the opportunity to read before the audition.






14. ______ is to make your voice fill the performance space.






15. ____________ is your memory of sights - sounds - smells - tastes - and textures.






16. To speak or to act without a script






17. Vowels are formed by ________ which are the _______ - _____ - _--__ - and the ______.






18. To make your voice fill the performance space.






19. What are the three types of movement covered in pantomime?






20. Consonants are formed by _____ which are the ___ -____ -____ -____ and the _______.






21. Whether your voice is shrill - nasal - raspy - breathy - booming etc_____.






22. Consonants are formed by ______ which are the ____ - ____ - _____ - ____ and the _________.






23. Your customary way of holding your body






24. When was storytelling originated?






25. Auditioning with a script that you have not had the opportunity to read before.






26. A quality cause by vibration that enriches the vocal tone.






27. To keep your face and the front of your body visible to the audience as much as possible.






28. Consonants are formed by _____ which are the ___ -____ -____ -____ and the _______.






29. What is the purpose of physical warm ups?






30. ______ is acting without words through facial expression and gesture.






31. What are the two types of movement covered in pantomime?






32. To _______ means to set apart or detach.






33. To speak or to act without a script






34. The clear and precise pronunciation of words is called....






35. Intended point of interest onstage






36. As you explore how your body moves - you will discover it's ______ and it's _______.






37. Improvisation requires _____ ______ and the ability to use past personal experiences.






38. _______ are the parts of the body that create consonant sounds.






39. another way to use improvisation is in _____ _____.






40. To move from one place onstage to another.






41. What are the three elements of storytelling?


42. In improvisation you must create _____ and ______ immediately and without preparation.






43. To develop self awareness - you will need to ________ yourself from the outside and refelct upon yourself from the inside.






44. Vowels are formed by _____ which are the _____ -____ -_____ and the ______






45. The clear and precise pronunciation of words is called ___________.






46. To make your voice fill the performance space.






47. How fast or slow you speak is _____.






48. Whether your voice is shrill - nasal - raspy - breathy - booming etc_____.






49. Stealing focus of a scene.






50. Through your interactions - you will begin to develop a working - tursting relationships wand to learn what it takes to be a part of an ______ - a group whose individuals function together to create a whole.