Production Design

What does a spotlight do in theatre?

• •Creates a slow colour change across the whole set
• •Floods the whole stage evenly with light
• ✓Focuses a narrow beam of light on one area or person
• •Simulates daylight for outdoor scenes

What does 'using levels' on stage mean?

• •Adjusting the volume of each actor's voice throughout the scene
• •Arranging actors in a straight line across the front of the stage
• •Moving from one scene to the next without pausing
• ✓Placing performers at different heights to create visual interest

What does a floodlight do in theatre?

• ✓Casts a broad wash of light over the stage
• •Creates darkness in a specific part of the stage
• •Focuses a narrow beam on a single performer
• •Projects moving patterns onto the set

What is the difference between a prop and part of the set?

• •A prop belongs to the director; actors build the set
• •A prop is fixed in place; the set is moved by actors
• ✓A prop is handled by actors; the set surrounds them
• •There is no difference — both terms mean the same

How can the colour of stage lighting affect the audience's mood?

• •Colour only affects visibility — it has no emotional impact
• •Colour tells the audience which character is the most important
• •Only white light is used in professional theatre
• ✓Warm colours feel hopeful; cool colours feel sad or mysterious

What is a minimalist set?

• •A set made from very expensive materials to look realistic
• •A set that changes automatically between every scene
• •A set that fills the whole stage with detailed scenery
• ✓A set with very few pieces, leaving much to the imagination