Name: ___________________________ Period: ________

The Basics of Theatre

This worksheet is designed to help you learn about the basics every actor needs to know
about the theatre before he or she steps onto the stage. They are terms you will use for
the rest of the year as well as any other endeavors you may make into theatre. First, you
need to know about theatre spaces in general.

The Types of Theatres:

Name the three major types of theatres.
THEATRE A THEATRE B THEATRE C

Theatre A: ______________________________

Theatre B: ______________________________

Theatre C: ______________________________

The areas of the stage:

Name the certain areas of the stage using the correct abbreviations (i.e. UR)
 Theater Terms
What is the area of the stage called that has the question mark?

Answer:____________________________________

What is the name of the curtain at the back of the stage?

__________________

What is the name of the curtains on the sides of the stage?

_________________

What is the area beyond those curtains called?

_________________________________________________________

Movement on the stage

If two people are having a conversation with each other on stage, how should they
stand next to each other?
_________________________________________________________

What is the theatre term that refers to any movement actor make on stage?
_________________________________________________________

Which hand should you use whenever youre interacting with someone on stage?
_________________________________________________________

How many extra curricular hours are you supposed to complete per semester in this
class? (Circle your answer)

A. 10 B. 20 C. 5