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This category is for the shows that are put on in theatres all around the world.
folder Musicals A-G (208) folder Musicals Mixture (370)
folder Musicals H-N (198) folder Plays Mixture (5)
folder Musicals O-Z (285) category Plays
category Movie Musicals folder Theatre History (9)
folder Theatre Vocabulary (5) folder Tony Awards (5)
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1 My Life on the Not-So-Wicked Stage coolicon
For many years I worked in theatre as an actor, stage manager, director. I'll give you a description of some of the shows on which I've worked, and you'll identify the show. Break a leg!
 Difficult 20 qns
771 plays
 Apr 12 08
Cymruambyth gold
2 Stage Directing for Dummies icon
As a drama teacher, I am frequently called upon to both direct and adjudicate plays at festivals and schools. Hopefully, this quiz will give you some tips on how to overcome some common problems with inexperienced actors.
 Average 10 qns
1101 plays
 Nov 22 07
ferfer72 gold
3 Theatre for the Techies! icon
I notice there are many theatre quizzes on this site, but NONE about the technical side! So if you enjoy going to the theatre, take this quiz to see how much you know about what goes on BEHIND the scenes!
 Average 10 qns
1440 plays
 Jul 01 03
kristyn2003
4 Technical Theatre icon
Many theatre-goers are familiar with the actor's experience, but how much do you know about what goes on behind the scenes, and the terminology used by technicians?
 Average 10 qns
1008 plays
 Jan 10 06
JimiGirl
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Some sample questions from this category:

* What is the term commonly used to describe a meeting between the stage manager, director and lighting/sound technicians to organize the cues?
* What is the name of the structure that frames the stage opening?
* In theatre, special effects are often achieved by using a curtain (sometimes made of muslin) which, depending upon the lighting, can either be transparent or opaque. What is this called?
* What is the term for an insert, usually made of metal, which you slide into a light to create a special effect in light and shadow?
* The term for light which can be seen in undesired areas of the stage is what?


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