Blocking is used to:

Blocking is used to:

• A. To determine the marketing plan.
• B. To design the lighting cue list.
• C. To facilitate the planned movement and placement of actors to tell the story safely and clearly, including entrances and exits.
• D. To schedule rehearsal times.

Answer: (C)

Blocking is the planning of where actors stand and move on stage, and when they enter or leave. This map lets the audience follow the action clearly and helps key moments stay visible. It also keeps actors safe around set pieces and coordinates entrances and exits so the story unfolds smoothly. In rehearsals the director and designers lay out blocking on the stage floor, fine-tune it with the actors, and align it with lighting and sound cues. For example, moving closer for an intimate exchange while another character exits can heighten the moment and maintain good sightlines for the audience.

Blocking is the planning of where actors stand and move on stage, and when they enter or leave. This map lets the audience follow the action clearly and helps key moments stay visible. It also keeps actors safe around set pieces and coordinates entrances and exits so the story unfolds smoothly. In rehearsals the director and designers lay out blocking on the stage floor, fine-tune it with the actors, and align it with lighting and sound cues. For example, moving closer for an intimate exchange while another character exits can heighten the moment and maintain good sightlines for the audience.