Spotlight Search Survey
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Theatre Interest Index
Everyone has a place in the theatre, whether in front of the curtain, behind the scenes, or in the audience. Circle the statement that best describes your current attitude toward theatre:
Level 1-2
The Spectator
I am curious or just taking this class for credit. I prefer to watch and support rather than perform.
Level 3-4
The Collaborator
I am excited to learn, try new things, and help out backstage or onstage. I love creative team projects.
Level 5
The Devotee
Theatre is my passion! I want to be deeply involved in productions and possibly pursue it in college/career.
How would you describe your previous experience with theatre? (Check all that apply)
No previous experience (Brand new!)
Have acted in school or camp plays
Have worked on a stage crew/design crew
Have taken acting/improv classes before
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Public Speaking & Performance Comfort
Understanding your comfort level helps me design lessons and activities that support your growth. Rate your comfort level with the following scenarios:
1 Terrifying 2 Hesitant 3 Tolerable 4 Comfortable 5 Exhilarating
| Performance & Social Scenario | Comfort Rating (Circle One) |
|---|
| Reading a script aloud in front of the class | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Presenting an academic research project slides | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Doing physical/vocal warm-ups (being silly) | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Improvising a scene on the spot without a script | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Performing in front of a live, paying audience | 1 2 3 4 5 |
In one sentence, what makes you feel most confident when speaking or performing in public?
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Theatre Roles & Interests
A production requires many roles to succeed. Check () all of the areas you are curious about, and put a star next to your top absolute favorites.
Onstage Performance
Acting: Portraying characters on stage.
Musical Theatre: Singing & performing.
Improv Comedy: Acting without a script.
Voice Acting: Character voices & accents.
Physical Theatre: Mime, movement & puppetry.
"Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances."
Creative Design
Set Design: Illustrating & modeling scenery.
Costume Design: Designing clothes & apparel.
Lighting Design: Planning atmospheres & colors.
Sound Design: Crafting soundscapes & effects.
Makeup/Hair Design: Designing show looks.
"Designers create the visual poetry and container of the play."
Technical & Stage Crew
Set Construction: Building, carpentry & painting.
Stage Management: Calling cues & running rehearsals.
Props Master: Gathering, creating & managing props.
Light/Sound Board Op: Running tech during shows.
Run Crew: Shifting set pieces live backstage.
"No technical magic, no theatre. The crew is the heartbeat."
Leadership & Management
Directing: Guiding actors & staging scenes.
Playwriting: Penning dialogues, acts, & plots.
Choreography: Crafting musical dances & fights.
Publicity & Marketing: Creating posters & programs.
House Management: Greeting audiences & ticketing.
"Great leaders empower others to turn paper visions into reality."
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Creative & Personal Connections
Is there a specific play, movie, musical, book, or storytelling genre that you absolutely love? What draws you to it?
Do you have any hobbies, skills, or sports outside of school that might help our team? (e.g. sewing, graphic design, martial arts, wood-carving, video editing, etc.)
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