TH 210 FINAL PHYLLIS WONG
EXAM
What is a formula plot in storytelling?
a. A plot that is experimental and challenges traditional
storytelling.
b. A plot that follows a specific structure or blueprint.
c. A plot that is only used in ancient myths and legends.
d. A plot that is completely unique and has never been used
before.
b. A plot that follows a specific structure or blueprint.
Match the plot type with the movie:
The Avengers, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Plot type:
Non-Formula Plot, Formula Plot
The Avengers:
Formula Plot
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind:
Non-Formula Plot
The root word "wright" comes from the Middle Ages and it
means:
a. one who writes
b. one who practices
c. one who builds
d. one who is correct
c. one who builds
Instead of saying, "I heard her laugh" a writer might say, "Her
laughter bubbled up like a sparkling brook, infectious and full of
,joy, lighting up the room." The latter phrase is an example of
using:
a. tempo
b. rhythm
c. imagery
d. subtext
c. imagery
True or False: Sound designers play an insignificant role in
theatre.
False
The production of Hamilton that you watched was done on a:
a. black box theatre
b. thrust stage
c. proscenium arch stage
d. arena stage
c. proscenium arch stage
True or False: Typically, playwright's get lowest billing on the
program.
False
The MOST CENTRAL role for the lighting designer is to
_______________________________.
a. evoke mood.
b. construct the scaffolding to hold all the lights.
c. make sure the lights work.
d. hang the lights properly.
a. evoke mood.
In theatre, the TD turns the drawings, models, sketches and other
ideas into fully realized sets, lights, and costumes. TD stands for:
a. The Director
, b. Technicolor Designer
c. Technical Director
d. Theatre Dramaturg
c. Technical Director
True or False: A set designer creates detailed sketches, plans and
models that align with the director's vision and the overall theme
of the production.
True
Match the correct type of makeup with its purpose:
Straight Makeup, Character Makeup
- Doesn't change the actors looks but attempts to make their
features more 3D and more visible under the bright theatrical
lights.
- Attempts to transform the way an actor looks.
Straight Makeup: Doesn't change the actors looks but attempts to
make their features more 3D and more visible under the bright
theatrical lights.
Character Makeup: Attempts to transform the way an actor looks.
All statements are true about themes except for the following:
a. Themes are a central idea in the play.
b. Themes often reveal themselves through the writing process
c. Themes can sometimes involve a moral to a story.
d. Themes are usually directly and explicitly stated.
d. Themes are usually directly and explicitly stated.
Identify the statement that offers the MOST SPECIFIC
description and analysis of the costume design of the Schuyler
sisters in Hamilton.
a. Each actor wears a dress that seems appropriate for the scene
EXAM
What is a formula plot in storytelling?
a. A plot that is experimental and challenges traditional
storytelling.
b. A plot that follows a specific structure or blueprint.
c. A plot that is only used in ancient myths and legends.
d. A plot that is completely unique and has never been used
before.
b. A plot that follows a specific structure or blueprint.
Match the plot type with the movie:
The Avengers, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Plot type:
Non-Formula Plot, Formula Plot
The Avengers:
Formula Plot
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind:
Non-Formula Plot
The root word "wright" comes from the Middle Ages and it
means:
a. one who writes
b. one who practices
c. one who builds
d. one who is correct
c. one who builds
Instead of saying, "I heard her laugh" a writer might say, "Her
laughter bubbled up like a sparkling brook, infectious and full of
,joy, lighting up the room." The latter phrase is an example of
using:
a. tempo
b. rhythm
c. imagery
d. subtext
c. imagery
True or False: Sound designers play an insignificant role in
theatre.
False
The production of Hamilton that you watched was done on a:
a. black box theatre
b. thrust stage
c. proscenium arch stage
d. arena stage
c. proscenium arch stage
True or False: Typically, playwright's get lowest billing on the
program.
False
The MOST CENTRAL role for the lighting designer is to
_______________________________.
a. evoke mood.
b. construct the scaffolding to hold all the lights.
c. make sure the lights work.
d. hang the lights properly.
a. evoke mood.
In theatre, the TD turns the drawings, models, sketches and other
ideas into fully realized sets, lights, and costumes. TD stands for:
a. The Director
, b. Technicolor Designer
c. Technical Director
d. Theatre Dramaturg
c. Technical Director
True or False: A set designer creates detailed sketches, plans and
models that align with the director's vision and the overall theme
of the production.
True
Match the correct type of makeup with its purpose:
Straight Makeup, Character Makeup
- Doesn't change the actors looks but attempts to make their
features more 3D and more visible under the bright theatrical
lights.
- Attempts to transform the way an actor looks.
Straight Makeup: Doesn't change the actors looks but attempts to
make their features more 3D and more visible under the bright
theatrical lights.
Character Makeup: Attempts to transform the way an actor looks.
All statements are true about themes except for the following:
a. Themes are a central idea in the play.
b. Themes often reveal themselves through the writing process
c. Themes can sometimes involve a moral to a story.
d. Themes are usually directly and explicitly stated.
d. Themes are usually directly and explicitly stated.
Identify the statement that offers the MOST SPECIFIC
description and analysis of the costume design of the Schuyler
sisters in Hamilton.
a. Each actor wears a dress that seems appropriate for the scene
