How Well Do You Know Your Theatre Terms?

What is the "M word"?
Macbeth
Mom
Mammal
Moth

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When you say “Thank You 5," who are you typically thanking?
Your fans for giving you $5
Your parents for asking how many coffees you want
Your stage manager for telling you it’s 5 minutes to curtain
Your director for asking how many solos you want

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What is the Legacy Robe?
A fancy costume
An opening night ritual for Broadway musicals
A gift from your director on opening night
Your favorite set of pajamas

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Who gets the Legacy Robe?
The chorus member with the most Broadway credits
The star of the show
Someone making their debut
It’s random

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What is the Ghost Light?
A myth
A prop piece in The Phantom of the Opera
A light left on the stage of a theater after shows to please the theater ghosts
A song from Act II of Cats

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If the director says “go stage left,” which object will you be standing near?
Chair
Table

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If the director says “go upstage,” which object will you be standing near?
Lamp
Ladder

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“If it’s not your prop, ____________”
Turn it into the lost and found
Have fun with it
Don’t touch it
It could be your prop

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What's the difference between a swing and an understudy?
A swing is a playground object, an understudy is when you aren't prepared for a test
A swing is someone who is in the dance numbers, an understudy is someone who studies the dances
They are interchangeable terms
A swing covers any number of ensemble tracks, an understudy covers a lead or supporting role

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