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CSEC Theatre Arts Paper 1 May/June 2020 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers
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Which of the following characters BEST describes what Jane saw?
Jab jab
Red ochre
Dame loraine
Flour bag sailor
Which of the following is NOT a key function of the Barbados Landship Society?
Economic support for members
Preservation of the cultural form
Social development of members
Political representation for its members
Which of the following lists, BEST represents officers in the Barbados Landship?
Lord High Admiral, Captain, Doctor, Blue Jacket
Lord High Admiral, Commander, Nurse, Boatmaker
Commander, Quarter Master, Blue Jacket, Deck Girls
Rear Admiral, Captain, Engineer, Maid
Which of the following cultural forms is incorporated into landship manoeuvres?
Wake
Maypole
Storytelling
Ring games
Which of the following elements of the Barbados Landship do NOT directly depict its retention of African culture? I. Costume II. Movement III. Characters
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
The MAIN purpose of a wake is to
comfort the bereaved family
celebrate the life of a family member
'send-off the spirit of the deceased person
prepare for the burial of a deceased person
Jack's brother passed away recently. It is now Jack's responsibility to plan his brother's wake. Which of the following items are MOST likely found at a traditional wake?
Rum, food and hymns
Dancers, hymns and deejay
Hymns, sound system and games
Rum, hymns and sound system
What is a name given to some of the hymns sung at traditional wakes?
Songs
Verses
Sankeys
Tracking
At which of the following locations do wakes normally occur?
At the church
At the cemetery
At the home of a friend
At the home of the bereaved person
The musical instruments suggest that the event is a
landship gathering
traditional nine night
carnival celebration
mashrami celebration
The early celebration of Carnival included
dances, games and concerts
costume parties, balls and music
church services, dances and games
dinner balls, concerts and hunting parties
What type of stage is MOST likely being described?
Arena stage
Open space
Alleyway stage
Proscenium stage
Which of the following Caribbean countries MOST likely practises the cultural form depicted in the picture?
Belize
Bermuda
Barbados
The Bahamas
The fourth wall of the stage is BEST described as
the transition space at the back of the theatre
the space above the performance area
the front of the stage where the curtains are hung
the imaginary space between the performer and the audience
Which of the following statements BEST describes the stage manager's responsibility during the rehearsal process for a production?
The stage manager designs and sources costumes, properties and set pieces for the production.
The stage manager designs the stage makeup for each of the characters in the production.
The stage manager records all blocking, technical cues and notes in the production prompt book.
The stage manager is responsible for overseeing all design and technical elements for the production.
Which of the following BEST describes the area which is designated as the front of house in a theatre?
The area designated for the washrooms
The box office and lobby located outside the theatre
The area in which the audience purchases refreshments
The auditorium/area where the audience views the performance
Which national event was highly influential in spurring the growth of carnival celebrations?
The Butler riots of 1937
The Canboulay riots of 1883
The restriction of dancing by the British in 1849
The outlawing of masks and Masquerades in 1846
In which of the following theatre spaces does the audience sit all around the stage?
Arena
Formal
Black box
Proscenium arch
Which of the following options indicate where the performers are located on the stage?
USL / DSR / CL
USR / DSL / CR
DSL / USR / CL
DSR / USL / CR
Which of the following BEST describes how the setting in productions assist the performance?
It helps to create impact for the piece/scene.
It gives an exciting backdrop for the piece/scene.
It helps to add creative elements and excitement to the piece/scene.
It helps to determine the period and place for the piece/scene.
The role of costume, props and lighting in theatre arts is to create the
storyline of the production
spectacle and visual effects
mood and plot of the production
rhythm and feel of the production
Paula is attempting to secure an internship with a stage management company for the summer. Which of the following would she need to present at the interview?
Her last prompt book
Props that she has made
Her black production clothes
Her stage management toolkit
The role of costume, props and lighting in theatre arts is to create the
storyline of the production
spectacle and visual effects
mood and plot of the production
rhythm and feel of the production
Which of the following options indicate where the performers are located on the stage?
P1 USL / P2 DSR / P3 CL
P1 USR / P2 DSL / P3 CR
P1 DSL / P2 USR / P3 CL
P1 DSR / P2 USL / P3 CR
Paula is attempting to secure an internship with a stage management company for the summer. Which of the following would she need to present at the interview?
Her last prompt book
Props that she has made
Her black production clothes
Her stage management toolkit
Which of the following BEST describes the role of the choreographer in a production?
Schedule and supervise rehearsals
Notate and document a finished piece of choreography
Create and teach movements to dancers based on a theme
Teach daily classes, to develop proper dancing technique
The MAIN objective of the public relations process in a production is to
solicit funding for the production
ensure the financial success of the production
let potential audiences know about a production
create stories for social media for the production
In which of the following ways can social media be used to support a production? I. Acting as a platform for promotions and giveaways II. Advertising the production to a wider audience base III. Creating a following of patrons to attend the production
I only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III
In a cue to cue rehearsal which of the following persons are MOST likely to be present?
Stage manager, designers, actors, producer and director
Director, stage manager, designers, sound operator, actors
Stage manager, choreographer, light and costume designers
Producer, actors, designers, front of house manager and director
Who is responsible for spiking the set on stage?
Director
Producer
Designer
Stage manager
Which of the following vocal qualities is NOT directly addressed by the above activity?
Pace
Pitch
Projection
Articulation
A character sketch is BEST defined as
an outline of a character's lines
a detailed drawing of a character
an actor's thoughts about a character
a brief written description of a character's qualities
Which of the following groups of props and furniture would be BEST suited for the extract above?
Cocktail tables, wine glasses and napkins
Plastic chairs, plastic tables and plastic cups
Round tables, metal chairs and whisky glasses
Wooden tables, wooden chairs and whisky glasses
For which of the following reasons are the men in the extract gathering?
To dance
To comfort the defeated
To celebrate the new conqueror
To present the fighters with prizes
Which of the following is NOT in accordance with the safety guidelines for the use of ladders in theatre?
Only carry light loads when climbing the ladder.
Stand on the top step of the ladder to reach as far as you can.
Before climbing, ensure the ladder is placed on a stable surface.
Do not attempt to move or extend the ladder while standing on it.
In the event of an injury, which of the following represents the order that the responses should be carried out?
I, III, IV, II, V
I, II, III, IV, V
II, III, V, IV, I
II, V, III, IV, I
Which of the following reasons explain why exit routes should be clearly marked in the theatre?
I. To provide a stress free environment for patrons II. To prevent panic and confusion in case of an emergency III. In the event of an emergency, patrons can clearly see their path of exit
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which of the following precautions should be taken when electrical cords and sound cables are left on the floor of the theatre space?
Tuck them under the seats.
Secure them to the floor using tape.
Wrap them together as best as possible.
Station an usher to guide persons over them.
Which of the following is Tyrell's objective?
To see mas
To go to town
To watch the steelband
To take care of his grandmother
Which of the following is Tyrell's obstacle?
His father's instruction to stay home.
He has to babysit his sister.
His mother's schedule.
His sister's attitude.
Item 49 refers to the following technique in Dennis Scott's 'An Echo in The Bone'.
The stage directions for Dennis Scott's 'An Echo in The Bone' state that: 'the action moves through the present, a moored ship off Africa in 1792, MADAM's shop two days ago, an auctioneer's office in 1820 (and) woods near an estate in 1833."
Which of the following BEST describes the above technique used for showing past events in the plot?
Asides
Narrations
Flashbacks
Foreshadowing
Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between Gordon and his father, as illustrated in the extract?
Loving
Violent
Strained
Respectful
In dance choreography or performance, which of the following BEST describes the relationship between movements in which one movement produces a second movement which is a response to the first movement?
Cannon
Mirroring
Antagonistic
Action and reaction
Which of the following locations would be a suitable setting for the scene?
On the road
At the market
At a social gathering
At the administrative office
Which of the following suggests the MOST effective use of lightning, to create the mood and atmosphere?
Red lighting to create a sense of danger
Strobe lighting to emphasize or punctuate the movement
Low light intensity to create an eerie setting and increase the dramatic effect
No lights on the face of the performers to lessen the effects of the movements
Which of the following indicates how character analysis is helpful to the actor? I. Knowing the character's relationship to others II. Knowing what motivates the character's actions III. Knowing the character's physical size, profession, social class, family background
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III