2.04 The Ground Plan

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Ground Plan Elements Review

Identify the needed elements in a ground plan when given their descriptions.

1. The basic shape of the stage
   
   1. Outline
   2. Audience
   3. Scenery
   4. Key
   
   Answer: A. Outline



2. The position of the audience
   
   1. Outline
   2. Entrances / Exits
   3. Audience
   4. Key
   
   Answer: C. Audience



3. Big, required pieces of the set
   
   1. Furniture
   2. Scenery
   3. Outline
   4. Key
   
   Answer: B. Scenery



4. Where actors come on stage and leave stage
   
   1. Furniture
   2. Key
   3. Outline
   4. Entrances/Exits
   
   Answer: D. Entrances/Exits



5. The director and script will dictate certain pieces needed for the show
   
   1. Scenery
   2. Outline
   3. Furniture
   4. Key
   
   Answer: C. Furniture



6. Symbols that explain what is used in a ground plan.
   
   1. Map
   2. Entrances/Exits
   3. Outline
   4. Key
   
   Answer: D. Key

These elements – outline, key, furniture, scenery, audience, entrances, and exits – must be included on ground plans. You will now use these items to make your own ground plan!