Theatre Practitioners

How did Brecht want audiences to respond during his theatre productions?

• •Be frightened and overwhelmed by the action on stage
• •Cry and feel completely absorbed in the characters
• •Guess the plot twist at the end of each scene
• ✓Think critically about the story and its message

What does a theatre director do?

• ✓Guides the whole cast and creative team
• •Manages ticket sales and front-of-house staff
• •Operates the lighting board during performances
• •Writes the script and designs the costumes

What does a set designer do in a theatre production?

• •Chooses the music and sound effects used in the show
• ✓Creates the stage environment — scenery, furniture, and layout
• •Decides how actors should deliver their lines
• •Designs the programme and marketing posters

What is the difference between a playwright and a director?

• •A playwright designs the set; a director designs the costumes
• •A playwright performs on stage; a director writes the lines
• ✓A playwright writes the script; a director guides performers
• •They are different names for the same role

What is a touring theatre company?

• •A company that only performs in one permanent theatre venue every year
• •A company that performs at schools and community centres rather than theatres
• ✓A company that travels and performs in different venues across the country
• •A group of performers who only create new plays written by living writers

How does a theatre practitioner influence a production?

• ✓Their ideas shape the look, feel, and meaning of a production
• •They control only the technical aspects like lighting and sound
• •They have no influence once rehearsals begin
• •They only affect which actors are cast in the show