Elements of Drama
These two dimensions are crucial for establishing the place and progression of a dramatic narrative.
What is space and time?
This principle involves the juxtaposition of different visual elements to highlight their differences and create visual interest.
What is Contrast?
This type of stage extends into the audience on three sides and is known for creating an intimate connection with the audience.
What is a Thrust Stage?
This verbal technique involves the speed at which an actor delivers their lines, affecting the rhythm and mood of the performance.
What is pace?
This comprehensive approach to acting, developed by Stanislavski, emphasizes the actor's connection to their character through a range psychological techniques.
What is the System?
This element involves the use of pitch, tone, and volume to convey emotions and meaning in a performance.
What is voice?
This principle involves making certain parts of a design stand out to draw the viewer's attention.
This traditional stage setup features a "picture frame" that separates the audience from the performers, often used for elaborate sets.
What is a Proscenium Arch?
This technique refers to the strength and clarity of an actor's voice, ensuring they are heard clearly by the audience.
What is projection?
Brecht used these visual aids in his epic theatre to convey messages directly to the audience, often breaking the fourth wall.
What are signs and placards?
These literary devices are used to represent ideas and themes indirectly, often adding deeper meaning to the drama
What is symbol and metaphor?
This principle is about arranging elements to create a sense of stability, which can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.
What is Balance?
In this staging format, the audience surrounds the performance area on all sides, allowing for a highly immersive experience.
What is Theatre in the Round?
This non-verbal technique involves the way an actor holds and positions their body, conveying confidence and character traits.
What is posture?
This technique involves actors drawing upon their own past experiences to evoke genuine emotions in their performance.
What is emotional memory?
These Elements of Drama involve the portrayal of individuals and their interactions, forming the backbone of any dramatic piece.
What is role, character and relationships?
This element refers to the outline or contour of objects within a design, contributing to the overall form.
What is Shape?
You may recognise this stage space as a flexible performance space is typically a simple, unadorned room, allowing for various staging configurations.
What is Black Box staging?
This verbal technique focuses on the clear and precise pronunciation of words, essential for effective communication on stage.
What is articulation?
This Stanislavski technique encourages actors to ask themselves how they would behave if they were in their character's situation.
What is the magic 'if'?
This element encompasses the words and dialogue used in a script, as well as the way they are delivered.
What is language and text?
This element refers to the use of hues in a design, which can affect the mood and perception of the artwork.
What is Colour?
This staging involves a long, narrow performance area with the audience seated on either side, creating a runway-like effect.
What is Traverse Staging?
This non-verbal technique refers to the manner in which an actor walks or moves in space, reflecting their character's personality and emotions.
What is gait?
Also known as the "alienation effect," this Brechtian principle aims to prevent the audience from becoming too emotionally involved, encouraging critical detachment instead.
What is Verfremdungseffekt?