Theatre 1: Quiz

Improv Terms & Stage Directions

Improv: Joe and Sandy are doing an improv scene. Joe starts the scene: "I
sure wish we didn't have to leave today. I love Hawaii!" For each of Sandy's
responses below, identify which type of improv response she is
demonstrating.
1. Joe: "I sure wish we didn't have to leave today. I love Hawaii!"
Sandy: "Were not leaving today."
A: Blocking

B: Yes, And

C: Wimping

2. Joe: "I sure wish we didn't have to leave today. I love Hawaii!"
Sandy: "Yeah, I guess."
A: Blocking

B: Yes, And

C: Wimping

3. Joe: "I sure wish we didn't have to leave today. I love Hawaii!"
Sandy: ""I know! Me too. What if we found a reason to stay?"
A: Blocking

B: Yes, And

C: Wimping

Theatre 1: Quiz
Improv Terms & Stage Directions
Improv: Joe and Sandy are doing an improv scene. Joe starts the scene: "I
sure wish we didn't have to leave today. I love Hawaii!" For each of Sandy's
responses below, identify which type of improv response she is
demonstrating.
1. Joe: "I sure wish we didn't have to leave today. I love Hawaii!"
Sandy: "Were not leaving today."
A: Blocking

B: Yes, And

C: Wimping

2. Joe: "I sure wish we didn't have to leave today. I love Hawaii!"
Sandy: "Yeah, I guess."
A: Blocking

B: Yes, And

C: Wimping

3. Joe: "I sure wish we didn't have to leave today. I love Hawaii!"
Sandy: ""I know! Me too. What if we found a reason to stay?"

A: Blocking

B: Yes, And

C: Wimping

Stage Directions: Fill out the following chart below with the abbreviations
of the appropriate acting areas.
Backstage

4.

5.

6.

8.

9.

11.

12.

7.

10.

Audience is
Fill in the Blank: Choose the appropriate word below to fill in each blank in
the sentence.
Audience OR
Actor
13. Stage Directions are in terms of the __________________s point of view.
Closest to OR Furthest
14. Upstage is the area of the stage _______________ the audience.
from
Closest
to
15. Downstage is the area of the stage _______________ the audience. OR Furthest
from

Stage Directions: Fill out the following chart below with the abbreviations
of the appropriate acting areas.
Backstage

4.

5.

6.

8.

9.

11.

12.

7.

10.

Audience is

Fill in the Blank: Choose the appropriate word below to fill in each blank in
the sentence.
Audience OR
Actor
13. Stage Directions are in terms of the __________________s point of view.
Closest to OR Furthest
14. Upstage is the area of the stage _______________ the audience.
from
Closest
to
15. Downstage is the area of the stage _______________ the audience. OR Furthest
from