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1. In college I joined the theater department. One of my first roles was Reynard in "Reynard the Fox". Which room did the actors congregate in backstage before making their entrance on stage?
2. After auditioning for a part in "Auntie Mame", I was deeply saddened to not see my name on the call-back list. The director asked me instead to serve in what position which helps actors with their lines and works with technical crew backstage to ensure a problem-free production?
3. Helping out backstage, I was often responsible for all of the objects utilized in the play. By what name were these objects collectively known?
4. Another one of my favorite acting parts was a character in "The Arkansaw Bear" who had a white face, did not speak, and pantomimed every conversation. What role did I take on for this cute children's play?
5. For a scary performance of "Macbeth", I remember other actors whispering what strange words of "Good Luck" before we went on stage?
6. Working with local children, a few friends helped me put on a version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "CATS". We had great fun applying what aspect of theatrical production in teaching the children dance moves?
7. Participating in the University one-act plays, I remember playing a role that allowed me to speak to myself, thus revealing my thoughts and feelings to the audience. What theatrical device is this considered?
8. Many of the musicals we performed allowed us to collaborate with some amazing musicians. Where would the orchestra be seated in most theater performances?
9. One of my scariest stage moments occurred in a performance of "Four Little Men", when I managed to forget all of my lines. Fortunately, I was able to use what theater tool to help me get back on track with the audience being none the wiser?
10. My theater career actually started back in Elementary school when I played the part of the Narrator in an epic performance of "Beauty and the Beast". In this play I was also the back-up for the "Beast". What is the term for this theatrical back-up?
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