1. Introduction to Drama

Theatre Vocabulary — Quiz

Test your understanding of theatre vocabulary with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the term for the list of characters in a play, usually provided at the beginning of the script?

Question 2

Which theatrical term describes acting without words, relying solely on gestures and facial expressions?

Question 3

What is the term for the principal curtain used to close off the stage at the proscenium arch?

Question 4

What does 'blocking' refer to in theatre?

Question 5

Which term describes a character speaking directly to the audience, unheard by other characters on stage?
Theatre Vocabulary Quiz — GCSE Drama | A-Warded