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Quiz about The Theater Company
Quiz about The Theater Company

The Theater Company Trivia Quiz


A theater company is defined as "the cast and crew of a show and any other staff who work on the show". Can you identify these members of a theater company?

A photo quiz by ponycargirl. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
ponycargirl
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
376,873
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
859
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: polly656 (9/10), elisabeth1 (9/10), Guest 161 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which person in the theater company is in charge of ticket reservations and ticketing? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who in the theater company arranges movements for a musical and creates dances? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In a musical, what is the company of dancers and singers called? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A playwright, the person in the theater company who writes plays, may also be called a dramatist.


Question 5 of 10
5. Which person in the theater company helps actors get into and out of their costumes during performances? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the term used for all the people in a theater company who deal with the audience? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which member of a theater company, also called a scenic designer, is responsible for the visual concept of the stage environment? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which member of a theater company runs the show from opening curtain to closing curtain? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which person in a theater company supervises the construction of a set, along with any rigging that needs to be done?

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Question 10 of 10
10. Which associate in a theater company is hired to take care of the younger members of a cast? Hint



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Mar 11 2024 : polly656: 9/10
Mar 01 2024 : elisabeth1: 9/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 161: 6/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 68: 8/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 173: 8/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Feb 08 2024 : Guest 208: 9/10
Feb 03 2024 : Guest 84: 9/10
Jan 31 2024 : daisygirl20: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which person in the theater company is in charge of ticket reservations and ticketing?

Answer: Box Office Manager

While the producer is in charge of hiring many positions, such as the general manager, production manager, and stage manager, the owner of the theater usually requires that the producer use some of his employees, including the box office manager. The producer will set the ticket prices, and net box office revenues will be turned over to him.
2. Who in the theater company arranges movements for a musical and creates dances?

Answer: Choreographer

Choreographers can be used in a wide variety of events, including cheerleading, fashion shows, and marching band. First used as a credit in 1936 for George Balanchine in "On Your Toes", a choreographer practices the art of choreographing, which literally means "dance writing".
3. In a musical, what is the company of dancers and singers called?

Answer: Chorus

Although its function has changed, the chorus has been part of a theater company for centuries. The ancient Greek chorus was a group of performers who were all dressed alike, and spoke or sang together at the same time. Their function was to comment on what was happening in the play and let the audience know what a particular character was thinking.

The number of chorus members varied according to the type of play.
4. A playwright, the person in the theater company who writes plays, may also be called a dramatist.

Answer: True

Plays may be written in order to be performed by actors, or they may be a closet play, a literary work which is not meant for performance. It appears the first use of the term "playwright" was made by Ben Johnson, in his "To Playwright". Johnson, who preferred to call himself a "poet", used the term in a derogatory way to denote an ordinary tradesman who wrote plays for the theater.

The term later lost its negative connation.
5. Which person in the theater company helps actors get into and out of their costumes during performances?

Answer: Dresser

The costumer is in charge of costumes for the show, while the property master is in charge of all the props, and usually works with them during a show. In charge of planning the theater's season, the artistic director can also be in charge of hiring personnel and have other management responsibilities.
6. What is the term used for all the people in a theater company who deal with the audience?

Answer: Front of House

The front of house is the part of the theater that is open to the public and is managed by the house manager. It generally consists of the foyer and auditorium. The members of the theater company who are considered front of house would include ushers, ticket sellers, and those who work with refreshments.
7. Which member of a theater company, also called a scenic designer, is responsible for the visual concept of the stage environment?

Answer: Set Designer

After working with the director and other managers, the set designer creates a complete set of drawings and scale models that show both the stationary and moving elements of the set. It is his job to portray all the visual elements that are conveyed to the audience to support the story that is being told.
8. Which member of a theater company runs the show from opening curtain to closing curtain?

Answer: Stage Manager

While responsibilities may vary, the stage manager generally organizes and coordinates the theatrical production, providing for a smooth execution. Lighting, sound, and set change cues are developed. Props must be available when needed, and the prompt book attended.

While smaller productions may employ one individual, larger ones may hire a team. A stage manager may also hire an assistant, but once the production begins, the stage manager is in charge!
9. Which person in a theater company supervises the construction of a set, along with any rigging that needs to be done?

Answer: Technical Director

In a theatrical production, the technical director is in charge of making sure the sound and lighting equipment properly functions. He may also be in charge of constructing the set, including buying materials and hiring a construction crew. In some theaters, the technical director may also be the master carpenter and/or chief designer.
10. Which associate in a theater company is hired to take care of the younger members of a cast?

Answer: Wrangler

Interestingly, in North America film making a wrangler is also in charge of any animals that are used on the set. In addition, he may be the one responsible for finding a custom car if needed.
Source: Author ponycargirl

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