Introduction to Drama
A story performed on stage for a live audience
What is drama?
A story or the order of events occuring in the play
What is plot?
Stories with dark themes in which the protagonist fails to achieve his goals.
What is tragedy?
Can consist of an exchange of formal expression, kisses, handshakes, hugs and various gestures.
What is a greeting?
A desired result imagined by an individual or group with the aim of achieving it sometime in the future.
What is a goal?
-Leaving out weaker members of the group
-respect for all members of the team
-willingness to contribute ideas in a group
Drama teaches all of the following EXCEPT?
The actors performing the story
Who are character's?
Stories with happy endings that make the audience laugh throughout the delivery.
What is comedy?
Crossing arm can be interpreted as a sign of_______
Hostility
They are measureable and have a timeline. Specific achievements to help you reach your goal.
What are objectives?
Melodrama, Tragedy, Comedy
What are the types of drama?
The conversation between the characters
What is dialogue?
Excessively sentimental acting that appeals to the audience's emotions.
What is melodrama?
Handshake, bow, salute, curtsey
What are examples of formal greetings?
Anything that you want to accomplish in the near future, in 12 months or less.
What is a short- term goal?
The actors and actresses who perform the play
Cast
The location and time where the story takes place
What is setting?
Blends aspects of both tragic and comic forms.
What is tragicomedy?
High five, fist pump, eye contact
What's are informal ways of greeting?
Desires that you would like to fulfil in the future.
What are long- term goals?
The people who build sets, manage lighting, or work backstage
Crew
The central or main idea of the dramatic piece
What is theme?
Generally comedic stories told with singing, dancing and music
What is Musical drama?
In Japan we greet each other verbally by saying___
Konnichiwa
I really want to become a nurse but mommy has no money to send me to University and I'm failing most of my subjects because she can hardly find money to send me to school.
What are Obstacles?