The Stage and the School

Chapter 9: Producing the Musical Play

Choose the best word, words, or phrase from the bank to correctly complete each sentence.


1.		Because all of the dialogue is sung, a/an_______________ is sometimes called "total music."


2.		Cats is an example of a/an _______________, which is built around a single theatrical idea.


3.		To cover the sound of changing scenery, _______________ is played between scenes.


4.		Some musicals use a full orchestra, while others use a/an _______________, or small group of musicians.


5.		Musicals often have many scenes so_______________, or curtains with scenery painted on them, are often used for quick scenery changes.


6.		Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance is a classic example of _______________.


7.		The special name for a musical script is the _______________.


8.		One type of musical play, the _______________, is a light parody that pokes fun at certain subjects or areas.


9.		Interchangeable costume parts, or_______________, can be used in varied combinations.


10.		In a/an_______________ lines are spoken instead of sung.