CONFLICT
A man fights a bear in the forest.
Person vs. Nature
A funny story with a happy ending.
Comedy
Who is Cinderella in the story "Cinderella"?
Protagonist
Speaking loudly and clearly so everyone can hear you.
Voice
Things actors use on stage, like a book, a phone, or a sword.
Props
A boy feels scared to try something new.
Person vs. Self
A scary story with monsters or killers.
Thriller/Horror
Who is the Evil Stepmother in "Cinderella"?
Antagonist
Using your face and hands to show feelings.
Body movements
The book with all the words of the play.
Script
A person argues with their friend.
Person vs. Person
A story about a crime or a secret. You must find the answer.
Mystery
Who is the Fairy Godmother? She helps Cinderella.
Mentor
Showing feelings like happy, sad, or angry in your face and voice.
Emotions
The big parts of a play. Plays often have two or three of them.
Acts
A person fights against a bad rule in their city.
Person vs. Society
A serious story about people and their problems.
Drama
Who are the mice in "Cinderella"? They are friends who help her.
Side-kicks
Words in the script that tell the actor where to stand or go.
Stage directions
The small parts inside an act. The stage is the same.
Scenes
A computer starts doing bad things. A person must stop it.
Person vs. Technology
A very sad story where the hero loses in the end.
Tragedy
Who are Cinderella's mean sisters? They show how kind she is.
Foils
Looking at the person you are talking to on stage.
Focus
In a play, actors usually do NOT talk to these people.
Audience