Theatre & Performing Arts Quiz

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Which Eugene O'Neill play is an autobiographical masterpiece that depicts a single day in the life of the troubled Tyrone family?
- A. The Hairy Ape
- B. Long Day's Journey into Night
- C. Desire Under the Elms
- D. Strange Interlude
Originating in the late 19th century, what popular form of American theatrical entertainment consisted of a series of separate, unrelated acts like musicians, comedians, and magicians?
- A. Burlesque
- B. Vaudeville
- C. Cabaret
- D. Minstrelsy
What is the name for the small, portable microphones that actors wear in modern musical theatre, usually hidden in their hair or costumes?
- A. Handheld mics
- B. Lavalier (or Lapel) mics
- C. Condenser mics
- D. Ribbon mics
Originating in 16th-century Italy, what theatrical form relied entirely on masked actors performing improvised sketches based on stock characters?
- A. Opera Buffa
- B. Commedia dell'arte
- C. Vaudeville
- D. Pantomime
Which traditional Japanese theatre form is characterized by highly stylized dance-drama and the use of elaborate makeup rather than masks?
- A. Noh
- B. Bunraku
- C. Kabuki
- D. Kyogen
Which legendary composer-lyricist wrote the scores for 'Sweeney Todd', 'Into the Woods', and 'Company'?
- A. Andrew Lloyd Webber
- B. Stephen Sondheim
- C. Jerry Herman
- D. Cole Porter
Who was the first person to win an 'EGOT' (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) solely for their work as a composer?
- A. Andrew Lloyd Webber
- B. Richard Rodgers
- C. Alan Menken
- D. Marvin Hamlisch
In theatrical set design, what is a 'Flat'?
- A. A piece of furniture used on stage
- B. A lightweight timber frame covered with scenic canvas or plywood
- C. A stage that has no rake
- D. The main curtain at the front of the stage
Who wrote 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'?
- A. Arthur Miller
- B. Tennessee Williams
- C. Eugene O'Neill
- D. Thornton Wilder
In the musical 'Wicked', what is the name of the 'Good Witch' who is the roommate and rival of Elphaba?
- A. Nessarose
- B. Glinda
- C. Dorothy
- D. Madame Morrible
What is the name of the traditional form of puppet theatre in Japan, where three puppeteers coordinate to operate a single large puppet?
- A. Noh
- B. Kabuki
- C. Bunraku
- D. Butoh
What is the name for the large, often curved, white or light blue curtain at the back of a stage used to simulate the sky?
- A. Scrim
- B. Leg
- C. Cyclorama (or Cyc)
- D. Teaser
Which French playwright and actor is famous for his satirical comedies such as 'The Misanthrope' and 'Tartuffe'?
- A. Jean Racine
- B. Molire
- C. Pierre Corneille
- D. Victor Hugo
In the musical 'Hamilton', which historical figure sings the show-stopping numbers 'You'll Be Back' and 'What Comes Next?'
- A. George Washington
- B. King George III
- C. Aaron Burr
- D. Thomas Jefferson
What is the term for the introductory music played by the orchestra at the beginning of a musical or opera?
- A. Entr'acte
- B. Interlude
- C. Overture
- D. Recitative
Which 1959 musical features the von Trapp family and is the final collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II?
- A. South Pacific
- B. The King and I
- C. The Sound of Music
- D. Carousel
Who wrote the 'Vagina Monologues,' a play that sparked a global movement to end violence against women?
- A. Caryl Churchill
- B. Eve Ensler (now V)
- C. Paula Vogel
- D. Suzan-Lori Parks
In the theater, what is a 'Sitzprobe'?
- A. The first time the actors wear their costumes
- B. The first rehearsal where the cast and the orchestra practice together without acting
- C. The process of painting the set
- D. The final technical rehearsal
What is the name of the prestigious awards given annually to recognize excellence in live Broadway theatre?
- A. The Oscars
- B. The Grammys
- C. The Tony Awards
- D. The Emmys
In ballet, what is the term for a 360-degree turn made on one foot?
- A. Pli
- B. Jet
- C. Pirouette
- D. Arabesque

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Which Eugene O'Neill play is an autobiographical masterpiece that depicts a single day in the life of the troubled Tyrone family?

Originating in the late 19th century, what popular form of American theatrical entertainment consisted of a series of separate, unrelated acts like musicians, comedians, and magicians?

What is the name for the small, portable microphones that actors wear in modern musical theatre, usually hidden in their hair or costumes?

Originating in 16th-century Italy, what theatrical form relied entirely on masked actors performing improvised sketches based on stock characters?

Which traditional Japanese theatre form is characterized by highly stylized dance-drama and the use of elaborate makeup rather than masks?

Which legendary composer-lyricist wrote the scores for 'Sweeney Todd', 'Into the Woods', and 'Company'?

Who was the first person to win an 'EGOT' (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) solely for their work as a composer?

In theatrical set design, what is a 'Flat'?

Who wrote 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'?

In the musical 'Wicked', what is the name of the 'Good Witch' who is the roommate and rival of Elphaba?

What is the name of the traditional form of puppet theatre in Japan, where three puppeteers coordinate to operate a single large puppet?

What is the name for the large, often curved, white or light blue curtain at the back of a stage used to simulate the sky?

Which French playwright and actor is famous for his satirical comedies such as 'The Misanthrope' and 'Tartuffe'?

In the musical 'Hamilton', which historical figure sings the show-stopping numbers 'You'll Be Back' and 'What Comes Next?'

What is the term for the introductory music played by the orchestra at the beginning of a musical or opera?

Which 1959 musical features the von Trapp family and is the final collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II?

Who wrote the 'Vagina Monologues,' a play that sparked a global movement to end violence against women?

In the theater, what is a 'Sitzprobe'?

What is the name of the prestigious awards given annually to recognize excellence in live Broadway theatre?

In ballet, what is the term for a 360-degree turn made on one foot?